What Happened on February 5, 1957

Historical Events

Shostakovich 2nd Piano Concert

Dmitri Shostakovich completes his 2nd Piano Concert

Famous Birthdays

  • Craig Wilson, American water polo goalkeeper (Olympic silver 1984, 88), born in Beeville, Texas
  • Nick Laird-Clowes, English singer-songwriter (The Dream Academy - "Life in a Northern Town"), record producer, and film score composer, born in London, England
Born in 1957

Famous Deaths

  • Joseph Ben Hardaway, American storyboard artist, director, and creator of Bugs Bunny, dies of a heart attack at 66
  • Sami Ibrahim Haddad, Lebanese surgeon (b. 1890)
1957 Highlights

About February 5, 1957

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 67 years, 1 month and 24 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Aquarius

Music Charts

  • UK #1 Song: Singing The Blues - Guy Mitchell