Historical Events
- International Geophysical Year begins (until Dec 31, 1958)
- WRLP TV channel 32 in Greenfield/Keene/Brat, Massachusetts (IND) begins broadcasting
Famous Birthdays
- Grant Dalton, New Zealand sailor (Whitbread Round the World Race) and head of Team New Zealand in the America's Cup, born in Auckland, New Zealand
- Hannu Kamppuri, Finnish Hockey Hall of Fame goaltender (NHL NJ Devils), born in Helsinki, Finland
- Sean O'Driscoll, Irish soccer midfielder and manager (Rep Ireland 3 caps, Bournemouth FC), born in Wolverhampton, England
About July 1, 1957
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 66 years, 9 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Gamblin' Man/Putting On The Style - Lonnie Donegan
