What Happened on November 5, 1957

Historical Events

  • Mrs Nellie McGrail wins $574,658 on a 2½ cent soccer pool ticket

Famous Birthdays

  • David Moyse, Australian rock vocalist (Air Supply - "All Out Of Love"), born in Adelaide, Australia
  • Jon-Erik Hexum, American actor (Voyagers!, Cover-up), born in Englewood, New Jersey (d. 1984)
  • Michael "Mike" Score, British rock guitarist (A Flock Of Seagulls - "I Ran (So Far Away)"), born in Beverly, Yorkshire, England

About November 5, 1957

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 66 years, 5 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

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