Historical Events
US Women's Golf Open
US Open Women's Golf, Winged Foot GC: Betsy Rawls wins when apparent champion, Jackie Pung at 298 (+6) is disqualified for signing an incorrect scorecard kept by playing partner Betty Jameson
Famous Birthdays
- MarĂa Conchita Alonso, Venezuelan actress (Moscow on the Hudson), born in Cienfuegos, Cuba
- Robert Forster, Australian musician (The Go-Betweens), born in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Famous Deaths
- Johan Hin, Dutch yachtsman (Olympic gold 12' Dinghy 1920), dies at 58
Died in 1957 1957 Highlights
About June 29, 1957
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 66 years, 9 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Gamblin' Man/Putting On The Style - Lonnie Donegan