Historical Events
- Paul Anderson of US back-lifts a record 2850 kg (6,270 lbs)
Baseball Record
Stan Musial plays in 823rd game (new NL consecutive-game streak)
Famous Birthdays
- Geri Allen, American jazz pianist, bandleader, composer, and educator, born in Pontiac, Michigan (d. 2017) [1]
- Javed Miandad, Pakistani cricket captain (124 Tests, 8,832 runs), born in Karachi, Pakistan
- Jim Morris, American political comedian and impressionist (Ronald Reagan, George H. W. Bush), born in Massachusetts
- Timothy Busfield, American actor (30 Something; The West Wing), born in East Lansing, Michigan
Famous Deaths
- Jimmy Dorsey, American big band jazz saxophonist, clarinetist, composer, and bandleader (Green Eyes; Tangerine; Pennies From Heaven), dies of throat cancer at 53
1957 Highlights
About June 12, 1957
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 66 years, 10 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Yes Tonight Josephine - Johnnie Ray
