Historical Events
- Heavy rain and a mudslide in Isahaya, western Kyūshū, Japan, kill 992
- MLB Chicago White Sox outfielder Jim Landis strikes out 5 times in a loss to the Orioles in Baltimore
TV Show Appearance
Rock and roll piano player-singer Jerry Lee Lewis makes his 1st TV appearance with a raucous rendition of "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On" on the "Steve Allen Show"
1957 History
Famous Weddings
- "Wuthering Heights" actress Merle Oberon (46) weds Italian industrialist Bruno Pagliai; divorce in 1975
Famous Deaths
- Edith Abbott, American social worker and educator (University of Chicago Social Sciences), dies at 80
About July 28, 1957
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 65 years, 10 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: All Shook Up - Elvis Presley with The Jordanaires
