What Happened on March 18, 1957

Historical Events

  • WTWV (now WTVA) TV channel 9 in Tupelo-Columbus, MS (NBC) begins

Famous Birthdays

  • Christer Fuglesang, physicist/astronaut (Mir backup), born in Stockholm, Sweden
  • György Pazdera, Hungarian heavy metal bassist (Pokolgép), born in Budapest, Hungary
  • Melvin Gentry, American R&B singer and guitarist (Midnight Star - "No Parking On The Dance Floor"; "Operator"), born in the USA

About March 18, 1957

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 67 years, 1 month and 19 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Pisces

Music Charts

  • UK #1 Song: Young Love - Tab Hunter