Historical Events
- Baseball Owners re-elect Commissioner Ford Frick
Conference of Interest
First Pugwash Conference, the "Thinkers Lodge" held on nuclear disarmament at Pugwash, Nova Scotia, Canada, founded by Joseph Rotblat and hosted by Cyrus Eaton
Event of Interest
Irish premier Eamon de Valera arrests Sinn Féin leaders
1957 History
Famous Birthdays
- Clyde Butts, Guyanan cricketer (West Indies off-spinner late eighties), born in Perseverance, Guyana
Famous Deaths
- Grace Goodhue Coolidge, American First Lady (1923-29) wife of Calvin Coolidge, dies at 78
- Henry Février, French composer, dies at 81
- William Adlington Cadbury, English chocolate maker, dies at 89
About July 8, 1957
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 65 years and 11 months
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: All Shook Up - Elvis Presley with The Jordanaires
