Today in History for 17th September 1957

Historical Events

Events 1 - 5 of 5

- 2 male attorneys "stand in" as actress Sophia Loren & producer Carlo Ponti wed by proxy in Juarez, Mexico
- KETV TV channel 7 in Omaha, NB (ABC) begins broadcasting
- Scott Crossfield takes X-15 up for 1st powered flight
- Thailand military coup under marshal Sarit Thanarat
- The North East Humanists group is founded in Newcastle upon Tyne.

Famous Birthdays

Birthdays 1 - 1 of 1

- David Bintley, choreographer

Famous Weddings

Weddings 1 - 1 of 1

- Italian actress Sophia Loren (22) weds Carlo Ponti

Famous Deaths

Deaths 1 - 1 of 1

- John W "John" Eisenloeffel, goldsmith, dies at 81

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