Some 1957 Facts....

President: Dwight D Eisenhower

Vice President: Richard M Nixon

• First artificial satellite to circle the earth: Sputnik 1, 10-4-1957. 
• The U.S. opens its first nuclear power plant.
• The U.N. occupies the Gaza Strip as the Israelis withdraw from Egypt.
• North Carolina wins the College Basketball Title.
• Auburn and Ohio State win the College Football Title.
• The Milwaukee Braves win the World Series.
• The Detroit Lions win the NFL Championship.
• The Boston Celtics win the NBA Championship.
• Montreal wins the Stanley Cup.

• Top Movies of 1957:
  • Bridge on the River Kwai
  • Peyton Place

• Top Songs of 1957:
  • Jailhouse Rock - Elvis Presley
  • Chances Are - Johnny Mathis
  • Diana - Paul Anka
  • Bye Bye Love - Everly Brothers
  • All Shook Up - Elvis Presley
  • April Love - Pat Boone
  • That'll Be The Day - Buddy Holly and the Crickets
  • You Send Me - Sam Cooke