Historical Events
Nobel Peace Prize
Canadian Secretary of State for External Affairs Lester B. Pearson wins Nobel Peace Prize, for his aid in resolving the Suez Crisis; the 1st Canadian to win the award [1]
#1 in the Charts
Everly Brothers' single "Wake Up Little Susie" reaches #1
Event of Interest
Queen Elizabeth II becomes the first Canadian monarch to open the Parliament of Canada with the Speech from the Throne
Famous Birthdays
- Kenny Neal, American blues musician (Let Life Flow), born in New Orleans, Louisiana
- Michel Després, Quebec politician
Famous Weddings
Marlon Brando
American "On The Waterfront" actor Marlon Brando (33) weds British actress Anna Kashfi (23); divorce in 1959
Famous Deaths
- [Carl] Natanael Berg, Swedish composer, dies at 78
Died in 1957 1957 Highlights
About October 14, 1957
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 66 years, 6 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Diana - Paul Anka
