Historical Events
- Indians' pitcher Herb Score is hit by a line drive off Gil McDougald
Famous Birthdays
- Hercules [Raymond Fernandez], American professional wrestler, born in Tampa, Florida (d. 2004)
- Paul Leary, American rock guitarist (Butthole Surfers), and music producer, born in San Antonio, Texas
- Shauna McDonald Brown, British TV producer, born in Walton-on-Thames, England (d. 1994)
- Sinjin Smith, American beach volleyballer (Men's FIVB Beach Volley World Tour Winner 1989-92 [Randy Stoklos], born in Los Angeles, California
Famous Deaths
- Wilhelm Filchner, German explorer who led the German Antarctic expedition of 1911–12, dies at 79
1957 Highlights
About May 7, 1957
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 66 years, 4 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Cumberland Gap - Lonnie Donegan
