What Happened on July 6, 1957

Historical Events

Event of Interest

Harry S. Truman Library forms in Independence, Missouri

Music Concert

John Lennon (16) & Paul McCartney (15) meet for 1st time as Lennon's rock group Quarrymen perform at St. Peter's, Woolton's Parish Church in Liverpool, introduced by mutual friend Ivan Vaughn

Wimbledon Women's Tennis

Wimbledon Women's Tennis: Althea Gibson becomes the first black female athlete to win Wimbledon beating Darlene Hard 6-3, 6-2


Famous Birthdays

  • Mario Martinez, US Olympic weightlifter (Olympic-4th-1988), born in Salinas, California
  • Ron Duguay, Canadian hockey player (NY Rangers, Detroit Red Wings), born in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada

About July 6, 1957

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 66 years, 9 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No

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

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