What Happened on September 5, 1957

Historical Events

Historic Publication

"On the Road" by Jack Kerouac is published by Viking Press in New York

Writer Jack Kerouac — Writer
Jack Kerouac

Event of Interest

Cuban dictator Fulgencio Batista bombs an uprising in Cienfuegos

Cuban President and Dictator Fulgencio Batista — Cuban President and Dictator
Fulgencio Batista

Event of Interest

Yugoslavia bans Milovan Djilas' book "new class marine officers"

Politician and Writer Milovan Djilas — Politician and Writer
Milovan Djilas

Famous Birthdays

Peter Winnen, Dutch bicycle road athlete, born in Ysselsteyn German war cemetery, Netherlands

1957 Highlights

About September 5, 1957

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 63 years, 7 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No

Generation Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Virgo

What Happened in 1957