Historical Events
Catholic Encyclical
Pope Pius XII publishes encyclical Invicti Athletae
- US launches its 3rd atomic submarine, USS Skate, at Groton, Connecticut
Sports History
Yanks involved in Copacabana Incident, leads to Billy Martin trade
1957 History
Famous Birthdays
- Joan Benoit Samuelson, American long distance athlete (Olympic gold, marathon 1984; WR 1980, 82; Boston Marathon 1979, 83), born in Cape Elizabeth, Maine
Famous Deaths
- Dick Irvin, Canadian ice hockey player and coach (Chicago Black Hawks), dies at 64
- Eliot Ness, American federal agent "The Untouchables" (put away Al Capone), dies of a heart attack at 54
About May 16, 1957
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 65 years, 10 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Rock-A-Billy - Guy Mitchell
