Historical Events
- Mad Bomber (George P Metesky) accused of 30 explosions, arrested
Famous Birthdays
- Francis Wheen, English writer and journalist, born in England
Mike Bossy (1957-2022)
Canadian Hockey HOF right wing (Stanley Cup 1980-83; Conn Smythe Trophy 1982; 7 x NHL All Star; NY Islanders), born in Montreal, Quebec
- Rene Requiestas, Filipino actor and comedian, born in Tondo, Philippines (d. 1993)
Famous Deaths
- Paul Walden, Latvian chemist (Walden inversion, room-temperature ionic liquid, ethylammonium nitrate), dies at 93
Died in 1957 1957 Highlights
About January 22, 1957
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 67 years, 3 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
- #1 Song: The Garden Of Eden - Frankie Vaughan