Historical Events
- 3 US B-52 bombers leave California for 1st non-stop around the world flights
- Cavern Club opens on Matthews Street in Liverpool, England, home of many performances by The Beatles
Famous Birthdays
- Ricardo Darin, Argentine director and actor (The Secret in Their Eyes), born in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Famous Deaths
- Alexander Cambridge, 1st Earl of Athlone, Governor-General of the Union of South Africa and Canada, dies at 82
Arturo Toscanini (1867-1957)
Italian cellist and conductor (La Scala, 1898-1908 & 1921-29; Metropolitan Opera, 1908-15; New York Philharmonic, 1926-36; NBC Symphony Orchestra, 1937-41 & 1944-54), dies after a stroke in NYC at 89
Died in 1957 1957 Highlights
About January 16, 1957
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 67 years, 3 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Singing The Blues - Guy Mitchell
