What happened on Friday August 01, 1958?

Here's what happened on August 01, 1958:

• USS Nautilus Crosses North Pole Underwater The USS Nautilus, a groundbreaking nuclear-powered submarine, became the first vessel to complete a submerged transit beneath the North Pole, marking a significant milestone in naval and Cold War-era technological achievement.
• Final Classic Tom and Jerry Episode Released The last Tom and Jerry cartoon episode, 'Tot Watchers', was released by creators William Hanna and Joseph Barbera. This marked the end of an era for the classic theatrical cartoon series, which would not return to theaters until 1961.
• US First-Class Postage Rate Increases The United States Postal Service raised first-class postage rates from 3 cents to 4 cents, ending a 26-year period of stable pricing. This change reflected ongoing economic adjustments and postal service operational costs.
• Birth of Adrian Dunbar Adrian Dunbar, a prominent Northern Irish actor known for his roles in television and film, was born. He would later gain international recognition for his work in various productions.

Events in 1958

August 01, 1958: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 01, 1958

Newspapers from Aug. 01, 1958

August 01, 1958 was a Friday and it was the 213th day of the year 1958 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 01, 1958 can also be written as 8/1/1958 in the US and as 1/8/1958 in UK and Europe.

August 01, 1958 in August 1958 calendar

Famous people born on August 01, 1958:

• Adrian Dunbar

  Irish actor known for his prominent role in the popular TV series Line of Duty, a critically acclaimed police procedural drama.

• Mark Cuban

  Billionaire entrepreneur, owner of the Dallas Mavericks NBA team, and prominent investor on the TV show Shark Tank.

• Bill Berry

  Musician, best known as the drummer for the influential rock band R.E.

• Rob Buck

  American singer-songwriter who was a member of the alternative rock band 10,000 Maniacs, passed away in 2000.

• Kiki Vandeweghe

  Accomplished American basketball player who played for the Denver Nuggets and later became a team executive, serving as both coach and...

• Michael Penn

  American singer-songwriter and guitarist, known for his work with the indie rock band Doll Congress.

Famous people born in 1958

Famous people born on August 1st

Famous people died on August 01, 1958:

• Albert E. Smith

Famous people who died in 1958

Famous people who died on August 1st

August 01, 1958: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 01, 1958 was Patricia by Perez Prado and His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week July 28th and August 3rd.

1. Perez Prado and His Orchestra - Patricia
2. Ricky Nelson - Poor Little Fool
3. Elvis Presley - Hard Headed Woman
4. Bobby Darin - Splish Splash
5. The Coasters - Yakety Yak

August 01, 1958: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 01, 1958 was All I Have To Do Is Dream / Claudette by The Everly Brothers, according to the music chart for the week July 28th and August 3rd.

1. The Everly Brothers - All I Have To Do Is Dream / Claudette
2. Vic Damone - On The Street Where You Live
3. The Four Preps - Big Man
4. Max Bygraves - Tulips From Amsterdam / You Need Hands
5. The Platters - Twilight Time

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 1st is Leo.

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Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 01, 1958: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 01, 1958 is Dog and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 01, 1958 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 01, 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 August 01, 1958 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 09:02 pm and setting at 08:51 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 30, 1958 while the next full moon would come on Aug 29, 1958.

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Your place in the Universe on August 01, 1958

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Someone born on August 01, 1958 is:

66 years 9 months old,

or 801 months and 13 days old,

or 3484 weeks and 5 days old,

or 24393 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 01, 1958?

There are 79 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 1st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 01, 1958?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 01, 1958.

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