Famous Birthdays
- Fred Markham, 1st man to pedal a bike 65 mph
- John Stuper, baseball pitcher (St Louis Cardinals)
- Tessa Peake-Jones, British television and film actress (Only Fools and Horses - "Raquel"), born in Hammersmith, London, England
Famous Deaths
- Ernest de Silva, Sri Lankan business magnate & philanthropist, dies at 69
- Ezio Pinza, Italian American operatic bass (NY Metropolitan Opera, 1926-48), and Tony Award-winning singer (South Pacific), dies at 64
- Heinrich Campendonk, German painter & wood carver, dies at 67
1957 Highlights
About May 9, 1957
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 66 years and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Cumberland Gap - Lonnie Donegan
