Historical Events
- German DR accepts 22 Russian divisions
The Cat in the Hat
Random House and Houghton-Mifflin co-publish "The Cat in the Hat" by Dr. Seuss
Famous Birthdays
- Jerry Levine, American actor ("Born on the Fourth of July"), born in New Brunswick, New Jersey
- Marlon D Jackson, singer (Jackson 5 - "Stop! The Love You Save May Be Your Own"), born in Gary, Indiana
Famous Deaths
- Harry Dean, English cricketer (England left-arm bowler in 3 Tests, 1912), dies at 72
- Josephine Hull (née Sherwood), American stage and screen Academy Award-winning actress (Harvey; Arsenic and Old Lace), and stage director, dies of a cerebral hemorrhage at 80
Died in 1957 1957 Highlights
About March 12, 1957
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 67 years, 1 month and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Young Love - Tab Hunter