Historical Events
- "Copper & Brass" opens at Martin Beck Theater NYC for 36 performances
Event of Interest
Britain's Queen Elizabeth & Prince Philip visit the White House
Prince Philip
- Dike Marken-Dutch mainland closed
Nobel Prize
French author Albert Camus awarded Nobel Prize in Literature
Albert Camus
- II Tsjoendrigar becomes premier of Pakistan
Jailhouse Rock Premieres
Jailhouse Rock starring Elvis Presley premieres in Memphis, Tennessee
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Famous Birthdays
- Giuseppe Henry "Pino" Palladino, Italian-Welsh session and touring rock bassist (Paul Young; The Who; John Mayer Trio), born in Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
- Lawrence Bender, American film producer (Reservoir Dogs, Death Proof, Django Unchained, An Inconvenient Truth), born in The Bronx, New York City
- Vincent Van Patten, Belrose NY, actor (Apple's Way, 3 for the Road)
Famous Deaths
- John HA Eman, founder of Aruban Peoples Party, dies at 70
1957 Highlights
About October 17, 1957
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 63 years, 3 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Libra
