What Happened on January 28, 1957

Historical Events

"Tonight! America After Dark"

"Tonight! America After Dark" premieres, with Jack Lescoulie & Al (Jazzbo) Collins on NBC (between Steve Allen & Jack Paar)

Cooper Beats Fraser

Australian Championship Men's Tennis: Ashley Cooper wins 1st of 2 straight Australian titles; beats fellow Australian Neale Fraser 6-3, 9-11, 6-4, 6-2

All-American Final

Australian Championships Women's Tennis: Shirley Fry wins all-American final; beats Althea Gibson 6-3, 6-4 for her only Australian singles title


1957 History

Famous Birthdays

  • Frank Skinner [Christopher Collins], English comedian (Fantasy Footbal League), born in West Bromwich, England
  • Harley Jane Kozak, American actress and writer (Arachnophobia, Necessary Roughness), born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

Nick Price (67 years old)

Zimbabwean golfer (PGA C'ship 1992, 94; British Open 1994), born in Durban, South Africa


Born in 1957

Famous Deaths

  • Fred Stein, TV panelist (Live Begins at 80), dies at 88
1957 Highlights

About January 28, 1957

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 67 years, 2 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Aquarius

Music Charts

  • UK #1 Song: Singing The Blues - Guy Mitchell