What Happened on July 3, 1957

Famous Birthdays

  • Faye Resnick, American TV personality and author (Nicole Brown Simpson-Private Diary), born in Brentwood, California

Famous Deaths

  • Dolf Luque, Cuban Baseball HOF pitcher (World Series 1919, 33; MLB wins leader & MLB ERA leader 1923; Cincinnati Reds, NY Giants), dies at 66
  • Judy Tyler [Judith Mae Hess], American actress (Jailhouse Rock, Bop Girl Goes Calypso) and Miss Stardust (1949), dies in car crash with 2nd husband Gregory Lafayette (19) at 24
  • Richard Mohaupt, German composer (Bucolica), dies at 52
Died in 1957 1957 Highlights

About July 3, 1957

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 66 years, 9 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • UK #1 Song: Gamblin' Man/Putting On The Style - Lonnie Donegan