What Happened on November 11, 1957

Historical Events

  • Demolition begins on cable car barn at California & Hyde, San Francisco

Great Balls of Fire

Sun Record's release single "Great Balls of Fire" by Jerry Lee Lewis; sells a million copies in first ten day

Famous Weddings

June Carter Cash

Country singer June Carter (28) weds former football player Edwin Nix

Died in 1957 1957 Highlights

About November 11, 1957

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 66 years, 5 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • UK #1 Song: That'll Be The Day - Crickets