Historical Events
British Golf Open
British Open Men's Golf, St Andrews: South African Bobby Locke wins his 4th Open by 3 strokes from defending champion Peter Thomson of Australia
- England cricket batsman Tom Graveney scores a brilliant 258 in the drawn 3rd Test v West Indies at Trent Bridge
Wimbledon Men's Tennis
Wimbledon Men's Tennis: Lew Hoad successfully defends in crown beating fellow Australian Ashley Cooper 6-2, 6-1, 6-2
1957 History
Famous Birthdays
- David Hanson, British Labour politician, born in Liverpool
- David Pinkney, British Touring car racer, born in Bridlington, England
- Doug Wilson, Canadian ice hockey player, born in Ottaw, Ontario, Canada
Famous Divorces
Frank Sinatra & Ava Gardner
American singer and actor Frank Sinatra (41) and movie star Ava Gardner (32) divorce after 6 years of marriage
Famous Deaths
- Charles Sherwood Noble, American-born inventor
About July 5, 1957
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 66 years, 2 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Gamblin' Man/Putting On The Style - Lonnie Donegan
