April 5th (1957) was a Friday. It's the 94th day of the year (95th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. There are 271 days left to the end of the year.
Historical Events for 5th April, 1957
» In India, Communist Party of India or Communists win the first elections in united Kerala and E.M.S. Namboodiripad is sworn in as the first chief minister.
April 5th Holidays in History
» Christian Feast Day:
» Albert of Montecorvino
» Æthelburh of Kent known as Ethelburga of Lyminge
» Saint Derfel or Derfel Gadarn
» Gerald of Sauve-Majeure
» Juliana of Liège
» Maria Crescentia Höss
» Pandita Mary Ramabai (Episcopal Church (USA))
» Ruadán of Lorrha
» Vincent Ferrer
» April 5 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
» Cold Food Festival, held on April 4 if it is a Leap year (China); and its related observances: