What Happened on June 29, 1957

Historical Events

Event of Interest

Malenkov, Molotov, Kaganowitsj and Sjepilov leave USSR communist party

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

  • UK #1 Song: Gamblin' Man/Putting On The Style - Lonnie Donegan