Historical Events
- Heitor Villa-Lobos' 10th Symphony premieres French Radio National Orchestra, conducted by the composer, in Paris
Famous Birthdays
- Aki Kaurismäki, Finnish film director (The Other Side of Hope), born in Orimattila, Finland
- Ali El Haggar, Egyptian singer and actor, born in Imbabah, Giza
- Graeme Kelling, Scottish pop guitarist (Deacon Blue), born in Paisley, Scotland (d. 2004)
Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán (67 years old)
Mexican drug lord and escape artist, born in La Tuna, Sinaloa, Mexico (or April 4th, 1957)
- Kelso, American racehorse, born in Claiborne Farm near Paris, Kentucky (d. 1983)
- Nobuyoshi Kuwano, Japanese musician (Rats & Star), born in Ōta, Tokyo
- Paul Downton, English cricketer (England wicket-keeper in 80's), born in Farnborough, London
Famous Deaths
- E. Herbert Norman, Canadian diplomat (b. 1909)
Died in 1957 1957 Highlights
About April 4, 1957
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 67 years and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: Young Love - Tab Hunter
