Historical Events
- "DuPont Show of the Month" debuts on CBS-TV
- "The Paul Winchell Show" debuts on ABC-TV
- An explosion at the Mayak plutonium production plant in the Soviet Union spreads radiation over 20,000 square miles (52,000 km2)
Music Single
Buddy Holly & The Crickets release 2nd single "Oh Boy!"/"Not Fade Away"
- NFL NY Giants play their last game at Polo Grounds, 9-1 loss to Pittsburgh
- Passenger train & oil train crash in Gambar, West Pakistan, killing 300
Famous Birthdays
Andrew Dice Clay (65 years old)
American comedian (Adventures of Ford Fairlane), born in Brooklyn, New York
- Chris Broad, English cricketer (prolific England opening batsman 1984-89), born in Bristol, England
- Mari Wilson, British pop and jazz singer (Just What I Always Wanted), born in Neasden, London, England
- Sokratis Malamas, Greek singer and composer, born in Sykia, Greece
- Tim Flannery, American MLB player (San Diego Padres) and coach, born in Tulsa, Oklahoma
About September 29, 1957
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 65 years and 8 months
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Diana - Paul Anka
