What Happened on November 6, 1957

Historical Events

  • Ernest G. Schweikert and Frank Reardo's musical "Rumple", starring Eddie Foy, Jr opens at Alvin Theater, NYC; runs for 45 performances
  • Felix Gaillard becomes Prime Minister of France

Famous Birthdays

  • Klaus Kleinfeld, German industrialist, born in Bremen, Germany
  • Lori Singer, American actress (Fame; V; Footloose), born in Corpus Christi, Texas
  • Siobhán McCarthy, Irish stage and screen actress (Bad Girls - "Roisin Connor"), and singer (Mamma Mia!), born in Dublin, Ireland

About November 6, 1957

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 66 years, 5 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

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