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May 08, 1958 was the 128th day of the year 1958, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is May 08, 1958 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on May 08, 1958, who was born and died on May 08, 1958, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 08, 1958, which were the most popular songs (ex. Witch Doctor by David Seville), movies (e.g. Neurose, directed by Rolf Thiele), TV series (e.g. Invitation To The Dance) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 8th, 1958 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 08, 1958?
- May 08, 1958: What happened on that day?
- May 08, 1958: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 08, 1958: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 08, 1958?
- May 08, 1958: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 08, 1958: What famous people died on that day?
- May 08, 1958: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 08, 1958: Number 1 song on that day
- May 08, 1958: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 08, 1958: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 08, 1958: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 08, 1958?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 08, 1958?
- Who was the Pope on May 08, 1958?
What day of the week was May 08, 1958?
May 08, 1958: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 08, 1958:
- President eisenhower orders national guard out of central hs, little rock
- Us vice president richard nixon is shoved, stoned, booed and spat upon by protesters in peru.
May 08, 1958: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 8th is Taurus.
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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.
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May 08, 1958: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 08, 1958 is Dog and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 8th, 1958 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 08, 1958: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 08, 1958 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 08, 1958 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.
An observer located in New York City on May 08, 1958 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 59% full, rising at 12:12 am and setting at 11:34 am.
The previous full moon was on May 03, 1958 while the next full moon would come on Jun 01, 1958.
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Who was born on May 08, 1958?
Famous people born on May 08, 1958:
- Roddy Doyle
Irish novelist known for works like 'The Commitments' and 'Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha'.
- Simone Kleinsma
Dutch actress and singer.
- Brooks Newmark
American-english businessman and politician, lord of the treasury.
- Lovie Smith
American professional football coach.
- Tyrone Power
Actor.
- Pierre L'Hoest
Belgian businessman.
- Evelina Nazzari
Italian notable family, daughter of actor amedeo nazaari and irene genna.
Whose famous birthday is on May 8th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 8th:
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Enrique IglesiasSpanish singer, son of julio iglesias, famed heartthrob, but appealing to the next generation.
![Don Rickles]()
Don RicklesDon rickles was a legendary comedian known for his insult comedy and quick wit, earning him the nickname 'mr.
![Melissa Gilbert]()
Melissa GilbertMelissa gilbert is an american tv actress best known for her role as laura ingalls wilder on the tv show little house on the prairie.
![Gary Glitter]()
Gary GlitterGary glitter is a british rock singer known for his glam rock hits in the 1970s, including 'rock and roll (part 2).
![Nora Arnezeder]()
Nora ArnezederFrench singer and actress, born to a catholic father and an austrian mother and a jewish egyptian mother.
![David Attenborough]()
David AttenboroughNaturalist and broadcaster in english.
![Lex Barker]()
Lex BarkerAmerican actor, best known for his portrayal of tarzan of the apes as well as leading characters in karl may's novels.
![Christina Cole]()
Christina ColeEnglish actress.
![James Mitchum]()
James MitchumRobert mitchum's elder son is an american actor and family star.
![Salome Jens]()
Salome JensMilwaukee actor.
May 08, 1958: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 65 years 11 months old,
or 791 months and 17 days old,
or 3442 weeks
or 24094 days old,
if you were born on May 08, 1958.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 08, 1958?
There are 13 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 8th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 08, 1958?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 08, 1958.
May 08, 1958: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 08, 1958:
- Nasni Matni
Lebanese journalist, murdered.
What famous deaths happened on May 8th?
Famous deaths on May 8th:
![Dirk Bogarde]()
Dirk BogardeHe was a british actor and a skilled craftsman.
![George Peppard]()
George PeppardAmerican actor and tv series star who appeared in 25 films.
![Barbara Payton]()
Barbara PaytonAmerican actress, onscreen since 1940.
![Jeanne Cooper]()
Jeanne CooperMinneapolis, minnesota -- actress (kay young and restless).
![Dennis Waterman]()
Dennis WatermanEnglish actor and singer (b. 1948).
![Richard Derr]()
Richard DerrActor in "when worlds collide", dies from cancer at 74.
- Luceil LeSueur
Academy Award-winning actress known for her versatile performances in classic films.
- Maurice Sendak
Maurice Sendak was an American author and illustrator best known for his children's books, including the classic 'Where the Wild Things...
- Celedonio Romero
Renowned Spanish guitarist and member of the famous guitar quartet, The Romeros.
- Jing Yong
Renowned Chinese novelist known for his wuxia novels.
May 08, 1958: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 08, 1958:
- Parents' Day in South Korea
- Iris feast of the Region of Brussels capital (in Belgium)
- VE Day
- World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day
Observances on May 08, 1958:
- Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives During the Second World War
Saints celebrated on May 08, 1958:
- Saints Wiro, Plechelmus and Otger
- Saint Macharius of Ghent (died 1012)
- Saint Ida of Nivelles
May 08, 1958: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 08, 1958 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 5th and May 11th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 08, 1958: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 08, 1958 was Witch Doctor by David Seville, according to the music chart for the week May 5th and May 11th.
May 08, 1958: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 08, 1958 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 5th and May 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- David Seville - Witch Doctor
- The Everly Brothers - All I Have To Do Is Dream
- The Platters - Twilight Time
- Laurie London - He's Got The Whole World (In His Hands)
- Elvis Presley - Wear My Ring Around Your Neck
May 08, 1958: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 08, 1958 was Who's Sorry Now by Connie Francis, according to the music chart for the week May 5th and May 11th.
May 08, 1958: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 08, 1958 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 5th and May 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Connie Francis - Who's Sorry Now
- Marvin Rainwater - Whole Lotta Woman
- Pat Boone - A Wonderful Time Up There
- Elias & His Zig-Zag Jive Flutes - Tom Hark
- The Mudlarks - Lollipop
May 08, 1958: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 08, 1958 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Neurose
Release year: 1958
Directed by: Rolf Thiele
Starring: Amedeo Nazzari, Nadja Tiller, Peter Van Eyck
Country: Italy
Gigi
Release year: 1958
Directed by: Vincente Minnelli
Starring: Leslie Caron, Maurice Chevalier, Louis Jourdan, Hermione Gingold
Country: United States of America
The High Cost of Loving
Release year: 1958
Directed by: José Ferrer
Starring: José Ferrer, Gena Rowlands, Joanne Gilbert, Jim Backus
The Toughest Gun in Tombstone
Release year: 1958
Directed by: Earl Bellamy
Starring: George Montgomery, Jim Davis, Beverly Tyler, Gerald Milton
Vertigo
Release year: 1958
Directed by: Alfred Hitchcock
Starring: James Stewart, Kim Novak, Barbara Bel Geddes, Tom Helmore
Country: United States of America
May 08, 1958: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 08, 1958 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Invitation to the Dance
Release year: 1958
Directed by: Gene Kelly
Little Women
Release year: 1958
Directed by: Greta Gerwig
Make Me Laugh
Release year: 1958
Directed by: Gary J. Coleman, James W. Hudson
What Next
Release year: 1958
May 08, 1958: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 08, 1958 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Voltaire In Love
By: Nancy Mitford
Nancy Mitford, the inimitable Nancy Mitford, recounts Voltaire's 15-year-old relationship with the Marquise du Chatelet. This Marquise was the renowned mathematician who introduced Isaac Newton’s revolutionary new Physics to France. It is a lively romp in company
To Live Again
By: Catherine Marshall
To Live Again has been treasured for more than 40 years by readers as a true tale of divine comfort, human love and spiritual adventure.
The Winthrop Woman
By: Anya Seton
"The Winthrop Woman" is a rare literary achievement -- living history. This fictionalized history is often more accurate than factual records.
Life Plus 99 Years
By: Nathan F. Leopold
Nathan Leopold Jr. was a half of famed duo Leopold & Loeb, who were the murderers of Bobby Franks (14 years old) in 1924 on Chicago's south side.
Time And The Hour
By: Howard Spring
Cloth. Cloth. First American Edition. 8vo - over 7A 3/4 " - 9A 3/4 " tall. First U.S. edition bound with blue and black boards.
Who was the US President on May 08, 1958?
On May 08, 1958 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 08, 1958?
On May 08, 1958 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 08, 1958?
On May 08, 1958 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about May 8th?
May 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of May. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on May 8th, such as:
- 2019 - 2019 lahore bombing: at least 11 people are killed in a blast near the data darbar sufi shrine, lahore (pakistan), which is located at the 11th century. half of these were police officers.
- 2018 - Colombian conflict: the colombian war crimes tribunal begins investigating atrocities committed during the 1960s war.
- 2017 - Spirit airlines cancels 11 flights from fort lauderdale-hollywood international airport and delays 30 others due to a dispute with its pilots. (as talks take place between the airline's union, air line pilots association international). three people are taken into custody after protests broke out.
What happened in 1958?
1958 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Referendum allows city to sell Chavez Ravine to the Dodgers
- French Premier De Gaulle arrives in Algiers
- San Francisco Giants Hank Sauer and B Schmidt are 2nd to hit consecutive pinch HRs
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What was the calendar for May 1958?
May 1958 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
