Historical Events
NBA All-Star Game
7th NBA All-Star Game, Boston Garden: East beats West, 109-97; MVP: Bob Cousy, Boston Celtics, PG
- Brooklyn Dodgers extend their 5-year lease on Ebbets Field by signing a new 3-year lease with real estate developer Marvin Kratter; club moves to Los Angeles the next year
Famous Birthdays
- David Inge, American politician, Governor of Hawaii (2014-), born in Pearl City, Hawaii
- Mario Van Peebles, Mexican actor (Posse, South Bronx Heroes), born in Mexico City, Mexico
- Patrick Dixon, English entrepreneur, born in London, United Kingdom
About January 15, 1957
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 66 years, 4 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Singing The Blues - Guy Mitchell
