Historical Events
Television Premiere
Rodgers & Hammerstein's live television musical "Cinderella", starring Julie Andrews, with Kaye Ballard and Alice Ghostley, premieres on CBS-TV
Famous Birthdays
- Marc McClure, San Mateo California, actor (Ross-California Fever)
- Mary Cadorette, East actress (Vicky-3's a Crowd), born in Hartford, Connecticut
- Patrick G Forrester, Army Lt Colonel and astronaut, born in El Paso, Texas
Famous Deaths
- Gene Lockhart, American actor (Going My Way), dies at 65
1957 Highlights
About March 31, 1957
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 66 years, 2 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: Young Love - Tab Hunter
