Historical Events
- Milwaukee 1st baseman Frank Torre scores 6 runs to tie the MLB record; Braves rout Chicago Cubs 23-10
- US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
Famous Birthdays
- Steve Porcaro, American rock keyboardist and vocalist (Toto, 1977-87, 2010-19 - "Rosanna"; "Africa"), born in Los Angeles, California
- Tony Alva, American skateboarder
Famous Deaths
- William Alexander Craigie, Scottish lexicographer (Skotlands Rimur), dies at 90
Died in 1957 1957 Highlights
About September 2, 1957
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 66 years, 7 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Diana - Paul Anka
