Historical Events
- WTWV (now WTVA) TV channel 9 in Tupelo-Columbus, MS (NBC) begins
Famous Birthdays
- Christer Fuglesang, physicist/astronaut (Mir backup), born in Stockholm, Sweden
- György Pazdera, Hungarian bassist (Pokolgép)
- Melvin Gentry, American R&B singer and guitarist (Midnight Star - "No Parking On The Dance Floor"; "Operator")
1957 Highlights
About March 18, 1957
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 64 years, 4 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Pisces
