Historical Events
Event of Interest
Eugene O'Neill's stage drama "A Moon for the Misbegotten" premieres at the Bijou Theatre, NYC; runs for 68 performances
Assassination Attempt
Gangster Frank Costello escapes an assassination attempt made by rival mobsters
The Curse of Frankenstein
Hammer Film Productions releases its 1st color horror title - "The Curse of Frankenstein" starring Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee
Famous Birthdays
- Domonic L. Pudwill Gorie, American NASA astronaut (sk: STS-91), born in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Famous Deaths
Joseph McCarthy (1909-1957)
American Senator (Rep - Wisconsin) who claimed communists infiltrated the US government, dies of acute hepatitis, exacerbated by chronic alcohol abuse at 48
- Tadeusz Zygfryd Kassern, Polish composer and cultural attache, dies at 53
Died in 1957 1957 Highlights
About May 2, 1957
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 66 years, 11 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Cumberland Gap - Lonnie Donegan
