Historical Events
- Baseball Owners re-elect Commissioner Ford Frick
Conference of Interest
First Pugwash Conference, the "Thinkers Lodge" held on nuclear disarmament at Pugwash, Nova Scotia, Canada, founded by Joseph Rotblat and hosted by Cyrus Eaton
Event of Interest
Irish premier Eamon de Valera arrests Sinn Féin leaders
Famous Birthdays
- Clyde Butts, West Indian cricket spin bowler (7 Tests, 10 wickets; Guyana), born in Perseverance, Guyana (d. 2023)
Famous Deaths
- Grace Goodhue Coolidge, American First Lady (1923-29) wife of Calvin Coolidge, dies at 78
- Henry Février, French composer, dies at 81
- William Adlington Cadbury, English chocolate maker, dies at 89
Died in 1957 1957 Highlights
About July 8, 1957
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 66 years, 9 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: All Shook Up - Elvis Presley with The Jordanaires
