What Happened on April 13, 1957

Historical Events

  • 11th NBA Championship: Bost Celtics beat St Louis Hawks, 4 games to 3
  • 11th Tony Awards: "Long Day's Journey into Night" (play) & "My Fair Lady" (musical) win
  • Musical "Shinbone Alley", starring Eartha Kitt, opens at Broadway Theater NYC; runs for 49 performances
  • Saturday postal delivery in US is temporarily halted due to lack of funds

Famous Birthdays

  • Amy Goodman, American activist and radio host (Democracy Now), born in Bay Shore, Long Island, New York
  • Dallas Moir, Maltese-Scottish cricketer, born in Imtarfa, Malta
  • Gary Kroeger, American comedian (SNL, 1982-85) and actor, born in Cedar Falls, Iowa
  • Saundra Santiago, American actress (Miami Vice - "Gina"), born in The Bronx, New York
  • Wayne Lewis, American keyboardist (Atlantic Starr), born in White Plains, New York

About April 13, 1957

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 67 years and 10 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Aries

Music Charts

  • UK #1 Song: Cumberland Gap - Lonnie Donegan