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Tom DeLuca, whose one-hit pitching stopped Columbia on Friday, was the batting star of another New York University triumph yesterday--a 6-0 decision over Brooklyn College on the Kingsmen's diamond.
A L Malcarney on RCA expanded operations in giant computer market with its Bizmac computer; Bizmac installations to date noted
The taxicab driver groaned. "Not one of those. Please don't make me take a two-dollar bill. We don't like them in New York. Haven't you anything else, even pennies?"
Langley convicted of failing to prosecute gamblers; faces removal from office, fine; appeal seen; also faces 6 other charges growing out of continuing vice probe
1957Lothaire Bluteau, Canadian actor[†]
Lothaire Bluteau is a Canadian actor, active in film, theatre, and television. He won the Genie Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his portrayal of the title character in Denys Arcand's Jesus of Montreal (1989), with a second nomination for his work in Robert Lepage's The Confessional (1995).
1957Bobbi Brown, American make-up artist and author[†]
Bobbi Brown is an American professional make-up artist, author, and the founder of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics. She created ten natural-shade lipsticks which according to Entrepreneur "revolutionized the beauty industry". She has written nine books about beauty and wellness. In 2025, Time magazine listed her as one of the world's 100 most influential people.
1957Marc Platt, American producer[†]
Marc E. Platt is an American producer who has worked in film, theatre, and television. He has received numerous accolades including three Tony Awards, two Primetime Emmy Awards and a BAFTA Award, as well as nominations for four Academy Awards.
1957Mikhail Pletnev, Russian pianist, composer, and conductor[†]
Mikhail Vasilievich Pletnev is a Russian pianist, conductor and composer.
In 1957, the world population was approximately 2,852,618,337 people[†]