Famous Birthdays
- Lou Whitaker, American MLB 2nd baseman (Detroit Tigers, 1978 AL Rookie of the Year), born in Brooklyn, New York
Famous Deaths
- Alfonso de Portago, Spanish bobsledder and race car driver (b. 1928)
- Erich von Stroheim, Austrian-American film director and actor (Greed; La Grande Illusion; Sunset Boulevard), dies of prostate cancer at 71
Died in 1957 1957 Highlights
About May 12, 1957
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 66 years, 11 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Rock-A-Billy - Guy Mitchell
