Historical Events
- 1st launching in Baikonur, Kazakhstan (R7 "Semiorka"-rocket)
Famous Birthdays
- Budgie [Peter Edward Clarke], English rock drummer (Siouxsie and the Banshees; The Creatures), born in St. Helens, Lancashire, England
- Janice Thomas, WBL guard (NY Stars)
- Kim Sledge, American vocalist (Sister Sledge - "We Are Family"), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Mark Pender, American trumpet player (Miami Horns; Southside Johnny), born in Kansas City, Missouri
Famous Deaths
- Harald Ulrik Sverdrup, Norwegian meteorologist and oceanographer, dies at 68
- Nels Stewart, Canadian Hockey HOF center (Stanley Cup 1925 Montreal Maroons; Hart Memorial Trophy 1926, 30), dies at 57
1957 Highlights
About August 21, 1957
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 66 years, 1 month and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: All Shook Up - Elvis Presley with The Jordanaires
