Historical Events
Perry Mason
"Perry Mason" TV series based on the character by author Erle Stanley Gardner, starring Raymond Burr premieres on CBS-TV
- German sail training ship Pamir sails Atlantic Ocean
- Olav V becomes king of Norway
- Pote Sarasin forms government in Thailand
Famous Birthdays
- Ethan Coen, filmmaker (Fargo, No Country for Old Men), born in St. Louis Park, Minnesota
- Kevin Rudd, Australian politician, Prime Minister (2013), born in Nambour, Queensland
- Lynette Love, US tai kwan do champ 1987/(Olympics 1988)
- Mark Levin, American radio host and author (The Mark Levin Show), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Famous Deaths
- Haakon VII, King of Norway (1905-57), dies at 85
- Henry E. Warren, American inventor (Telechon electric clock), dies at 85
1957 Highlights
About September 21, 1957
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 66 years, 6 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Diana - Paul Anka
