Page 5: Historical Events In 1957

Mar 22   In the year 1957 earthquake gives SF shakes   

Mar 22   In the year 1957 in the Fox Islands, Alaska area a 7.o earthquake occurred, one of the Largest Earthquakes in the United States   

Mar 22   Republic of India adopts Saka calendar along with Gregorian on this day in history.   

Mar 23   On this day in history l Patrick Abercrombie, English architect, dies at 77   

Mar 23   On this day in history uS army sells last homing pigeons   

Mar 25   On this day in history fud Livingston, composer, dies at 50   

Mar 25   NBA modifies the free-throw rule in the year 1957.   

Mar 25   In the year 1957 treaty of Rome establishes European Economic Community (Common Market)   

Mar 25   On this day in history treaty of Rome signed by six nations, to establish the European Economic Community   

Mar 27   29th Academy Awards "Around World in 80 Days", Yul Brynner & Ingrid Bergman win on this day in history.   

Mar 27   On this day in history 29th Academy Awards: "Around World in 80 Days", Yul Brynner & Ingrid Bergman win   

Mar 28   1st National Curling Championship held on this day in history.   

Mar 29   On this day in history joyce A L Cary, English writer (Horse's Mouth), dies at 68   

Mar 30   1st performance of Walter Piston's 4th Symphony on this day in history.   

Mar 31   Gene Lockhart, NYC actor (Going My Way), dies at 65 in the year 1957.   

Apr 01   On this day in history gheorge Tatarescu, premier Romania (1933-37, 39-40), dies   

Apr 02   On this day in history in Toronto 22-year-old Elvis Presley plays two concerts before 23,000 people at Maple Leaf Gardens; his second concert, before 15,000 fans   

Apr 03   Samuel Beckett's "Endgame", premieres in London in the year 1957.   

Apr 03   Samuel Beckett's "Endgame," premieres in London in the year 1957.   

Apr 03   USSR performs atmospheric nuclear test on this day in history.   

Apr 04   Heitor Villa-Lobos' 10th Symphony, premieres in Paris in the year 1957.   

Apr 04   Heitor Villa-Lobos' 10th Symphony, premieres in Paris France on this day in history.   

Apr 04   Herbert Norman 1909-1957 Canadian Ambassador to Egypt, jumps from the roof of his apartment building to his death after suspicions he was a possible Communist sympathizer on this day in history.   

Apr 06   In the year 1957 nYC ends trolley car service   

Apr 07   On this day in history 21st Golf Masters Championship: Doug Ford wins, shooting a 283   

Apr 08   In the year 1957 frank Chester, cricketer (distinguished 1-armed Engl Test ump), dies   

Apr 09   Howard Hanson's "Song of Democracy," premieres in Wash DC in the year 1957.   

Apr 09   In the year 1957 suez Canal cleared for all shipping   

Apr 09   In the year 1957 the Suez Canal, Egypt, is cleared and opens to shipping   

Apr 11   Pablo Neruda arrested in Buenos Aires in the year 1957.   

Apr 11   In the year 1957 ryan X-13 Vertijet becomes first jet to take-off and land vertically   

Apr 13   "Shinbone Alley" opens at Broadway Theater NYC for 49 performances on this day in history.   

Apr 13   Due to lack of funds, Saturday mail delivery in the US is halted in the year 1957.   

Apr 15   In the year 1957 congress gives Post Office $41M; restoring Saturday mail delivery   

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Jan 02   Joanna Pacula, Tomszowaubelski Poland, actress (Gorky Park, Kiss) was born on this day in history.   

Jan 03   In the year 1957 birth of frank Dicopoulos, Akron OH, actor (Frank Cooper-Guiding Light)   

Jan 03   Bojan Križај, Slovenian skier was born on this day in history.   

Jan 04   In the year 1957 birth of patty Loveless, [Ramey], Pikeville Ky, singer (Blue Side of Town)   

Jan 05   In the year 1957 birth of vincent Calloway, Kentucky, trumpet player (Midnight Star-No Parking)   

Jan 05   In the year 1957 birth of kevin Hastings, Australian rugby league footballer   

Jan 07   Katie Couric, [Katherine], Arlington VA, TV news host (Today) was born on this day in history.   

Jan 07   On this day in history birth of kristen Meadows, actress (Santa Barbara)   

Jan 01   On this day in history ruth Draper, US elocutionist, dies at 67 or 72   

Jan 04   In the year 1957 theodor Korner von Siegringen, Austrian pres (1951-57), dies at 84   

Jan 07   In the year 1957 al White, choreographer (NBC Comedy Hour), dies   

Jan 09   In the year 1957 mary Carr Moore, composer, dies at 83   

Jan 10   In the year 1957 gabriela Mistral, Chilean poet (Nobel Prize 1945), dies at 67   

Jan 11   Sir Robert Garran, Australian lawyer and early leading expert in Australian constitutional law (b. 1867) died on this day in history.   

Jan 14   On this day in history humphrey Bogart, actor (Casablanca, Caine Mutiny), dies at 57   

Jan 16   Alexander Cambridge, gov-gen (S Afr 1923-31/Canada 1940-5), dies at 82 in the year 1957.