Historical Events
- Algerian militant and National Liberation Front member Djamila Bouhired sets off a bomb in an Algiers cafe killing 11 civilians, precipitating the Battle of Algiers
Famous Birthdays
- Julian Solis, Puerto Rican boxer, born in Rio Pedras, Puerto Rico
- Katie Couric, American journalist and author (Today), born in Arlington, Virginia
- Kristen Meadows, American actress (Santa Barbara), born in Ventura, California
- Nicholson Baker, American novelist, born in New York City
- Reena Roy, Hindi Bollywood actress, born in Mumbai, India
About January 7, 1957
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 67 years, 3 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Singing The Blues - Tommy Steele & The Steelmen
