Historical Events
- USSR announces successful test of intercontinental ballistic missile
Famous Birthdays
- "Dr." Alban [Nwaba], Nigerian-Swedish hip-hop reggae singer, born in Oguta, Imo, Federation of Nigeria
- Alex Trevino, Mexican MLB catcher (LA Dodgers), born in Monterrey, Mexico
Rick Hansen (66 years old)
Canadian wheelchair athlete (Paralympic gold 1980, 2 x 1984), born in Port Alberni, British Columbia
Born in 1957
Famous Deaths
- Umberto Saba, Italian writer, dies at 74
1957 Highlights
About August 26, 1957
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 66 years and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Diana - Paul Anka
