Historical Events
- 1st commercial building heated by Sun (Albuquerque, New Mexico)
- Ex MLB outfielder Glen Gorbous throws a regulation baseball a record 136m (445' 10") in a game promotion
Baseball Record
Gil Hodges hits his 13th MLB career grand slam, a NL record and the last ever by a Brooklyn Dodgers player
- US and Canada create North American Air Defense Command (NORAD)
Famous Birthdays
- Brad Stephen "Taylor" Negron, American actor and writer (Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Easy Money), born in Glendale, California (d. 2015)
- Glen Gorbous, Canadian MLB outfielder (record for longest throw of a regulation baseball [445' 10"]), born in Drumheller, Alberta (d. 1990)
- Laura Johnson, American actress (Falcon Crest), born in Burbank, California
1957 Highlights
About August 1, 1957
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 66 years, 8 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: All Shook Up - Elvis Presley with The Jordanaires
