What Happened on December 29, 1957

Historical Events

  • National Football League Championship, Briggs Stadium, Detroit: Detroit Lions beat Cleveland Browns, 50-14; Lions score 2 touchdowns in each quarter

Famous Birthdays

  • Brad Grey, American film and TV producer, Chairman of Paramount Pictures, born in the Bronx, New York (d. 2017)
  • Paul Rudnick, American screenwriter and playwright, born in Piscataway, New Jersey
Born in 1957

Famous Weddings

  • American singing duo Steve Lawrence (22) and Eydie Gormé (29) wed at the home of casino owner Beldon Katleman in Las Vegas, Nevada, until her death in 2013

Famous Deaths

  • Tom Richmond, cricketer (Notts leg-spinner took 2-86 in Eng Test), dies at 67
1957 Highlights

About December 29, 1957

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 66 years and 3 months
Leap Year: No

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

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