What Happened on May 2, 1957

Historical Events

First Hammer color horror film released "The Curse of Frankenstein" starring Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee

Gangster Frank Costello escapes an assassination attempt made by rival mobsters

Domonic L. Pudwill Gorie, American NASA astronaut (sk: STS-91), born in Lake Charles, Louisiana

Joseph McCarthy, American Senator (Rep - Wisconsin) who claimed communists infiltrated the US government, dies at 48

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 64 years, 5 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Taurus