Historical Events
"Declaration"
Morton Gould's orchestral work "Declaration" premieres in Washington, D.C.
- Władysław Gomułka wins Poland's parliamentary election
Famous Deaths
- Dudley Benjafield, British racing driver, dies at 69
- James Connolly, American athlete and author, 1st Modern Olympic Champion in 1896, dies at 88
Died in 1957 1957 Highlights
About January 20, 1957
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 67 years, 2 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: The Garden Of Eden - Frankie Vaughan
