Historical Events
- KVII TV channel 7 in Amarillo, Texas (ABC) begins broadcasting
- KXGN TV channel 5 in Glendive, Montana (CBS/NBC/ABC) begins broadcasting
- Mackinac Straits Bridge, Michigan, world longest suspension bridge between anchorages opens
- WICZ TV channel 40 in Binghamton, New York (NBC) begins broadcasting
Famous Birthdays
- Carlos Paião, Portuguese singer, born in Coimbra, Portugal (d. 1988)
Lyle Lovett (66 years old)
American singer-songwriter (Joshua Judges Ruth; The Road To Ensenada), actor (The Player; The Bridge), and Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame member, born in Houston, Texas
- Murray Pierce, New Zealand rugby union lock (26 caps; Wellington RFU), born in Timaru, Canterbury
Famous Deaths
- Charlie Caldwell, American College Football Hall of Fame coach (Williams, Princeton), dies at 56
Died in 1957 1957 Highlights
About November 1, 1957
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 66 years, 5 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
#1 Song: That'll Be The Day - Crickets
