Robert Dennis Harris CBE is a British novelist and former journalist. Although he began his career in journalism and non-fiction, he is best known for his works of historical fiction. Beginning with the best-seller Fatherland, Harris focused on events surrounding the Second World War, followed by works set in ancient Rome. His later works are varied in settings but are mostly set after 1870.

1957Mark Richards, Australian surfer^[†]

Mark Richards, known as MR, is an Australian surfer who became a four-time world champion (1979–1982).

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1957Wyndham Lewis, English painter and critic (born 1882)^[†]

Percy Wyndham Lewis was a British writer, painter and critic. He was a co-founder of the Vorticist movement in art and edited Blast, the literary magazine of the Vorticists.

Historical Context for March 7, 1957

In 1957, the world population was approximately 2,852,618,337 people^[†]

Headlines from March 7, 1957

HUNDREDS CROWD ALL-DAY HEARING ON FLUORIDATION; Mayor Quiets Demonstrators as 600 Overflow Room of Board of Estimate ACRIMONY EDGES DEBATE Officials and Other Speakers Clash on Proposal to Add Chemical to City Water

Tanker Hits Vessel And Burns in Fog; Af Least 45 Saved; Freighter on Jetty

DE VALERA LEADS IN IRISH ELECTION; Ex-Prime Minister's Party Has Won 68 Dail Seats --Costello Group 32

SYRIA LIFTS BAN ON TRANSIT OF OIL; Permits Repair of Stations and Use of Pipelines-- Pumping in 7 Days Seen

Dulles Off to Join Conference on Asia; DULLES DEPARTS FOR ASIAN TALKS

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Historical Context for March 7, 1957