Historical Events
- Congress passes the Civil Rights Act of 1957
- US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
Famous Birthdays
- Alexander Dityatin, Soviet gymnast (3-time Olympic Champion), born in Leningrad, Russia
- MartÃn Espada, American Latino poet (2021 National Book Award), born in Brooklyn, New York
Famous Deaths
Oliver Hardy
Oliver Hardy, American comedian (Laurel & Hardy films), dies at 65
1957 Highlights
About August 7, 1957
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 64 years and 4 months
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Leo
