Historical Events
Music Single
"Jailhouse Rock" single released by Elvis Presley (Billboard Song of the Year 1957)
Elvis Presley
- Brooklyn Dodgers play last game at Ebbets Field, defeat Pirates 2-0
- Camp Nou, the largest stadium in Europe, is opened in Barcelona.
Event of Interest
President Eisenhower orders US troops to desegregate Little Rock schools
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Famous Birthdays
- Brad Bird, American director (The Iron Giant, The Incredibles), born in Kalispell, Montana