Historical Events
- Amelia Wershoven sets record of female throwing a baseball (252'4½")
- US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
Famous Birthdays
- Carole Bouquest, French actress (On Her Majesty's Secret Service), born in Paris, France
- Denis Leary, American actor and comedian (Rescue Me), born in Worcester, Massachusetts
- Ron Strykert, Australian rock guitarist (Men At Work - "Who Can It Be Now?"), born in Korumburra, Victoria [several sources cite August 17]
Famous Deaths
- Wawrzyniec Żuławski, Polish composer, dies during an alpine rescue mission on Mont Blanc, in the Alps, at 41
Died in 1957 1957 Highlights
About August 18, 1957
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 66 years, 8 months and 7 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
