Famous Birthdays
- Dave "Smoke" Stewart, American pitcher (Oakland Athletic), born in Oakland, California
- Falco [Johann "Hans" Hölzel], Austrian rock vocalist (Rock Me Amadeus), born in Vienna, Austria
- Ray Winstone, British actor (Scum), born in Homerton, London
Famous Deaths
- Maurice Garin, Italian-born French road bicycle racer (winner of Tour de France in 1903), dies at 85
1957 Highlights
About February 19, 1957
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 63 years, 11 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Pisces