Historical Events
F1 World Champion
Argentine Maserati driver Juan Manuel Fangio clinches his record 5th F1 World Drivers Championship (4th consecutive) in winning the German Grand Prix at the Nürburgring
Famous Birthdays
- Brooks D. Simpson, American historian
- John Wark, Scottish footballer
- Robert E. Andrews, American politician (Rep-D-New Jersey 1990-2014), born in Camden, New Jersey
Famous Deaths
- Washington Luís, President of Brazil (1926-30), dies at 87
Died in 1957 1957 Highlights
About August 4, 1957
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 66 years, 8 months and 19 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
