Historical Events
Historic Publication
"On the Road" by Jack Kerouac is published by Viking Press in New York
Historic Event
Cuban dictator Fulgencio Batista bombs an uprising in Cienfuegos
Historic Event
Yugoslavia bans Milovan Djilas' book "new class marine officers"
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? 64 years and 10 months
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Diana - Paul Anka
#1 Song: Diana - Paul Anka
