Historical Events
Reet Petite
Jackie Wilson, releases his 1st solo single "Reet Petite"
F1 World Champion
Juan Manuel Fangio confirms his F1 World Drivers Championship, finishing 2nd in the season ending Italian GP at Monza; takes record 5th title by 15 points from Stirling Moss
Catholic Encyclical
Pope Pius XII publishes encyclical on motion pictures, radio and television
US Men's Tennis Open
US National Championship Men's Tennis, Forest Hills, NY: In an all-Australian final Mal Anderson wins his only Grand Slam event; beats Ashley Cooper 10-8, 7-5, 6-4
US Open Women's Tennis
US National Championship Women's Tennis, Forest Hills, NY: Althea Gibson beats Louise Brough Clapp 6-3, 6-2 for the first of her 2 home singles crowns
Famous Birthdays
- Heather Thomas, American actress (Jody-Fall Guy, Coed Fever), born in Greenwich, Connecticut
About September 8, 1957
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 66 years, 7 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Diana - Paul Anka
