What Happened on July 26, 1957

Historical Events

  • Carlos Castillo Armas, Dictator and President of Guatemala, is assassinated by a palace guard with leftist sympathies

Sports History

Mickey Mantle hits career HR # 200

  • USSR launches 1st intercontinental multistage ballistic missile
1957 History

Famous Birthdays

  • Hart Hanson, American television writer and producer, born in Burlingame, California
  • Jeff Blatnick, American wrestler (Olympic gold 1984), born in Schenectady, New York (d. 2012)
  • Nana Visitor, American actress (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine), born in New York City

Wayne Grady (66 years old)

Australian golfer (PGA C'ship 1990), born in Brisbane, Queensland

  • Yuen Biao, Hong Kong actor and martial artist, born in Castle Peak Road, Hong Kong
Born in 1957

Famous Deaths

  • Carlos Castillo Armas, Dictator and President of Guatemala (1954-57), assassinated by a palace guard with leftist sympathies at 42
1957 Highlights

About July 26, 1957

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 66 years, 8 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No

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

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