Historical Events
- Excursion train crashed into a ravine killing 175, injuring over 700, in Kendal, Jamaica
- WAVY TV channel 10 in Portsmouth-Norfolk, VA (NBC) begins broadcasting
- WHC (now WPXI) TV channel 11 in Pittsburgh, PA (NBC) 1st broadcast
- WTLV TV channel 12 in Jacksonville, FL (ABC/NBC) begins broadcasting
Famous Birthdays
- Duško Ivanović, Montenegrin basketball coach (Barcelona, Panathinaikos), born in Bijelo Polje, Montenegro
Gloria Estefan (66 years old)
Cuban-American Grammy Award-winning singer (Miami Sound Machine - "Conga"), born in Havana, Cuba
- Phil Johnstone, British songwriter, keyboardist, and record producer (Robert Plant), born in Hitchin, England (d. 2021)
Famous Deaths
- Dennis Brain, British classical horn player (Serenade), killed in a car wreck at 38
- Helen Haye [Hay], British stage and silent and sound screen actress (Honour in Pawn; Girl in the Taxi; Spy in Black), dies at 83
Died in 1957 1957 Highlights
About September 1, 1957
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 66 years, 7 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Diana - Paul Anka
