What Happened on June 4, 1957

Historical Events

  • 1st commercial coal pipeline placed in operation

Cricket History

England cricket batsmen Peter May (285no) & Colin Cowdrey (154) make 411 stand in drawn 1st Test v West Indies in Birmingham; WI spinner Sonny Ramadhin bowls mammoth 98 overs

Famous Birthdays

  • Tinsley Ellis, American electric blues guitarist, and singer, born in Atlanta, Georgia
  • Tony Peña, Dominican baseball player (Cleveland Indians), born in Monte Cristi, Dominican Republic

About June 4, 1957

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 66 years, 10 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • UK #1 Song: Yes Tonight Josephine - Johnnie Ray