What Happened on March 12, 1957

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

  • UK #1 Song: Young Love - Tab Hunter