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What Happened on May 6, 1957

Historical Events

Event of Interest

Italian government of Antonio Segni resigns

  • Last broadcast of "I Love Lucy" on CBS-TV

Event of Interest

Pulitzer Prize for Biography awarded to John F. Kennedy for "Profiles in Courage"

Election of Interest

Rajendra Prasad re-elected President of India for a second term in a landslide


About May 6, 1957

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 67 years and 2 months
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • UK #1 Song: Cumberland Gap - Lonnie Donegan