Historical Events
- National Football League Championship, Briggs Stadium, Detroit: Detroit Lions beat Cleveland Browns, 50-14; Lions score 2 touchdowns in each quarter
Famous Birthdays
- Brad Grey, American film and TV producer, Chairman of Paramount Pictures, born in the Bronx, New York (d. 2017)
- Paul Rudnick, American screenwriter & playwright, born in Piscataway, New Jersey
Famous Weddings
- American singing duo Steve Lawrence (22) and Eydie Gormé (29) wed at the home of casino owner Beldon Katleman in Las Vegas
Famous Deaths
- Tom Richmond, cricketer (Notts leg-spinner took 2-86 in Eng Test), dies at 67
1957 Highlights
About December 29, 1957
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 65 years, 8 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Mary's Boy Child - Harry Belafonte
