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What Happened on June 14, 1957

Historical Events

  • 42.0 cm rain falls on East St Louis, Illinois (state record)

Pro Wrestling

Edouard Carpentier beats Lou Thesz to become NWA wrestling champion

Famous Birthdays

  • Chad Cromwell, American session and touring drummer (Joe Walsh; Neil Young; Mark Knopfler; Kenny Chesney), born in Paducah, Kentucky
  • Len Blavatnik, Ukrainian-born British American businessman and philanthropist, chairman of Access Industries Holdings and majority owner of Warner Music Group, born in Odessa, Soviet Union
  • Maxi Jazz [Maxwell Fraser], English DJ, guitarist, rapper, singer-songwriter and hip-hop producer (The Soul Food Café System; Faithless), born in Brixton, Lambeth, England (d. 2022)

About June 14, 1957

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 67 years and 22 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • UK #1 Song: Yes Tonight Josephine - Johnnie Ray