Historical Events
Music Recording
Elvis records "White Christmas", "Silent Night" and "Here Comes Santa Claus"
Famous Birthdays
- Gwyn Evans, Welsh rugby union fullback (12 caps Wales, 2 caps British & Irish Lions; Maesteg RFC) and coach (Italy 1977-78), born in Maesteg, Wales
- Joe Smyth, American country singer ("Betty's Bein' Bad"), born in Portland, Maine
- José Sócrates, Prime Minister of Portugal (2005-11) indicted for corruption, born in Porto, Portugal
- Michaëlle Jean, 27th Governor-General of Canada, born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti
- Paul Harrhy, Welsh actor and opera singer (Intelligence Park), born in South Wales (d. 1996)
1957 Highlights
About September 6, 1957
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 66 years, 7 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Diana - Paul Anka