Wednesday January 01, 1958: on this day

January 01, 1958 was the 1st day of the year 1958, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is January 01, 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 January 01, 1958, who was born and died on January 01, 1958, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 01, 1958, which were the most popular songs (ex. At The Hop by Danny & The Juniors), movies (e.g. Bonjour tristesse, directed by Otto Preminger), TV series (e.g. Kitty Foyle) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 1st, 1958 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 01, 1958?


January 01, 1958 was a Wednesday and it was the 1st day of the year 1958 in the Gregorian calendar.

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

January 01, 1958 in January 1958 calendar

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January 01, 1958: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 01, 1958:

  • European economic community (common market) starts operation
  • Sammy davis jr marries loray white
  • Treaties establish european economic community
  • Wmbd tv channel 31 in peoria, il (cbs) begins broadcasting
  • The european economic community is established.
  • Boac britannia flies london to new york in a record 7 hours 57 minutes.

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January 01, 1958: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 1st is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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

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

Discover the Dog personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on January 1st, 1958 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 01, 1958: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 01, 1958 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 01, 1958 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 86% full, rising at 01:25 pm and setting at 04:00 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 07, 1957 while the next full moon would come on Jan 05, 1958.

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Who was born on January 01, 1958?


Famous people born on January 01, 1958:

  • Grandmaster Flash
    Grandmaster Flash

    Grandmaster flash is a pioneering dj and hip-hop artist known for his innovative turntable techniques and influential contributions to the...

  • Welcome Nzimande

    Welcome Nzimande is a South African politician and the current General Secretary of the South African Communist Party.

  • Vuong Duy Bao

    Vietnamese politician who served as the Prime Minister of Vietnam from 2006 to 2011.

  • Matej Kren

    Renowned for his intricate paper sculptures and installations.

  • Amabel Kindersley

    Amabel Kindersley is a British businesswoman and entrepreneur who founded the luxury travel company Abercrombie & Kent.

  • Hamzeh Yusuf

    American Islamic scholar and co-founder of Zaytuna College.

  • Eldar Shafir

    Eldar Shafir is a renowned psychologist known for his work on decision-making and behavioral economics.

  • Noriko Arai

    Noriko Arai is a Japanese computer scientist known for her work in artificial intelligence and natural language processing.

  • Tim Barnes

    Tim Barnes is a British computer scientist known for his contributions to the development of the ARM architecture.

  • Jeanee Moos

    Jeanee Moos is an American journalist who has worked for CNN since 1995.

  • Meric Gertler

    Meric Gertler is a Canadian economist and entrepreneur who has made significant contributions to the field of economic geography.

  • Hilmar Örn Hilmarsson

    Icelandic musician and composer, known for his work with the band Sigur Rós.

  • Cerra Cooney

    Cerra Cooney is an American journalist and news anchor who has worked for several major television networks.

  • Hilmar Mjelde

    Norwegian journalist and author known for his work in investigative journalism.

  • Onur Güntürkün

    A renowned German neuroscientist known for his research on the avian brain and its similarities to the human brain.

  • Chizuko Ueno

    Chizuko Ueno is a Japanese entrepreneur and the founder of Ueno, a global design and technology company.

  • Smita Bhattacharya

    Indian author known for her literary works.

  • Nini Holmqvist

    Nini Holmqvist is a Swedish novelist known for her novels exploring themes of identity and relationships.

  • Duong Chi Dung

    Duong Chi Dung is a Vietnamese politician who has served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam since 2016.

  • Ihor Rymaruk

    Ihor Rymaruk was a Ukrainian poet and translator who was known for his innovative and experimental poetic style.

Whose famous birthday is on January 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 1st:

  • Vidya Balan
    Vidya Balan

    Vidya balan is an indian actress and model known for her versatile roles in bollywood films, particularly for her performances in...

  • Nana Patekar
    Nana Patekar

    Nana patekar is an indian stage and film actor known for his intense performances in both mainstream and art house films.

  • Hiep Thi Le
    Hiep Thi Le

    Vietnamese-American actress known for her role in the film 'Heaven & Earth'.

  • Maurice Béjart
    Maurice Béjart

    French choreographer, dancer, ballet director, and choreographer; his style combines jazz, avant-garde and non-traditional dance forms.

  • Fatima Sana Shaikh
    Fatima Sana Shaikh

    Fatima sana shaikh is an indian actress known for her role as geeta phogat in the film dangal.

  • Morris Chestnut
    Morris Chestnut

    American actor known for his roles in films like 'Boyz n the Hood' and 'The Best Man'.

  • Frank Langella
    Frank Langella

    American actor and legitimate theater producer.

  • Sonali Bendre
    Sonali Bendre

    Indian actress and model.

  • Jonas Armstrong
    Jonas Armstrong

    An english actor of irish descent, he is best known for his appearances in television in the united kingdom.

  • Adèle Haenel
    Adèle Haenel

    French actress.

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January 01, 1958: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 66 years 2 months old,

or 794 months and 28 days old,

or 3456 weeks and 2 days old,

or 24194 days old,

if you were born on January 01, 1958.

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

There are 279 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 1st 2025.

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

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

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January 01, 1958: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 01, 1958:

  • Jaber Alwan

    Lebanese painter known for his colorful and expressive artworks.

  • Georges Burel

    French physicist known for his contributions to the development of quantum mechanics.

  • Orby Shipley

    American politician known for his advocacy for social reform.

  • Isador Falk

    Founder of the Falk Corporation, a leading manufacturer of industrial equipment.

  • Harbert Land

    American politician who served as the Governor of Connecticut.

  • Calel Pinkus

    Calel Pinkus was a Yiddish poet and playwright who wrote about Jewish life in Eastern Europe.

  • Jewett Lindsay

    Jewett Lindsay was an American journalist and editor who worked for several prominent newspapers in the early 20th century.

  • Fitzroy Sommerville

    A British politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Tottenham North from 1910 to 1918.

  • Sayre Weaver

    Sayre Weaver was an American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.

  • Carrine Arlett

    Carrine Arlett was a French actress who appeared in several films during the early 20th century.

  • Brinsley Davidge

    Brinsley Davidge was an English cricketer who played first-class cricket for Gloucestershire County Cricket Club.

  • Gedalya Bublick

    Gedalya Bublick was a Polish-Israeli politician who served as a member of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament.

  • Orilla Young

    Orilla Young was an American poet known for her lyrical and introspective works.

  • Orilla Waller

    Orilla Waller was a Canadian botanist who specialized in the study of mosses and liverworts.

  • Einer Nilsson

    Einer Nilsson was a Swedish athlete who competed in track and field events and won a gold medal in the 3000 meter steeplechase at the 1912...

  • Soul Bhatnagar

    Indian physicist known for his work in solid-state physics and semiconductor technology.

  • Emrys Llewelyn

    Welsh novelist known for his historical fiction.

  • Cathan MacCarthy

    Irish poet known for his lyrical works.

  • Amabel Dewar

    Amabel Dewar was a Scottish painter known for her landscape and portrait works.

  • Warner Bros

    Pioneering engineer who co-founded Warner Bros.

What famous deaths happened on January 1st?

Famous deaths on January 1st:

  • Cesar Romero
    Cesar Romero

    Cuban-american actor (joker, batman, falcon crest) dies from complications of bronchitis (born 1907).

  • Margaret Sullavan
    Margaret Sullavan

    American actress who achieved her greatest fame in the 1943 stage production "voice of the turtle.

  • Donna Douglas
    Donna Douglas

    American actress (b. 1932).

  • Ray Walston
    Ray Walston

    American actor, most famous for his role in the tv sitcom "my favorite martian".

  • Juanita Moore
    Juanita Moore

    Juanita Moore was an American film and television actress, best known for her Academy Award-nominated role in the film Imitation of Life.

  • Barton MacLane
    Barton MacLane

    Barton MacLane was a popular actor who appeared in numerous films and television shows.

  • Victor Buono
    Victor Buono

    Actor (mr schubert man from atlantis), is killed at 43.

  • June Clayworth
    June Clayworth

    Actress (bodyguard and criminal court), succumbs to lymphoma.

  • Gertrude Michael
    Gertrude Michael

    Actress (caged cleopatra), who dies at 53.

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January 01, 1958: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


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January 01, 1958: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 01, 1958 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 30th and January 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 01, 1958 was At The Hop by Danny & The Juniors, according to the music chart for the week December 30th and January 5th.

January 01, 1958: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 01, 1958 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 30th and January 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - At The Hop
  2. - April Love
  3. - Peggy Sue
  4. - Great Balls Of Fire
  5. - Raunchy

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 01, 1958 was It's Only Make Believe by Conway Twitty, according to the music chart for the week December 30th and January 5th.

January 01, 1958: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 01, 1958 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 30th and January 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - It's Only Make Believe
  2. - Great Balls Of Fire
  3. - Hoots Mon
  4. - Ma He's Making Eyes At Me
  5. - Tom Dooley

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January 01, 1958: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 01, 1958 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Bonjour tristesse

Bonjour tristesse

Release year: 1958

Directed by: Otto Preminger

Starring: Jean Seberg, David Niven, Deborah Kerr, Mylène Demongeot

Country: United States of America

Chase a Crooked Shadow

Chase a Crooked Shadow

Release year: 1958

Directed by: Michael Anderson

Starring: Richard Todd, Anne Baxter, Herbert Lom, Alexander Knox

Violent Playground

Violent Playground

Release year: 1958

Directed by: Basil Dearden

Starring: Stanley Baker, Anne Heywood, David McCallum, Peter Cushing

The Deep Six

The Deep Six

Release year: 1958

Directed by: Rudolph Maté

Starring: Alan Ladd, Dianne Foster, William Bendix, Keenan Wynn

The Gypsy and the Gentleman

The Gypsy and the Gentleman

Release year: 1958

Directed by: Joseph Losey

Starring: Melina Mercouri, Keith Michell, Flora Robson, Patrick McGoohan

January 01, 1958: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 01, 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:

Kitty Foyle

Kitty Foyle

Release year: 1958

Directed by: Sam Wood

La belle équipe

La belle équipe

Release year: 1958

26 Men

26 Men

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Joseph Kane

Starring: Tristram Coffin, Kelo Henderson

Country: United States of America

Zwischen Frühstück und Gänsebraten

Zwischen Frühstück und Gänsebraten

Release year: 1957

Ivanhoe

Ivanhoe

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Douglas Camfield

January 01, 1958: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 01, 1958 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

A Death In The Family by James Agee

A Death In The Family

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This classic American novel is being republished to commemorate the 100th anniversary James Agee's birthday. Published in 1957, just two years after the death of its author, A Death in the Family was published.

The Sound Of Thunder by Taylor Caldwell

The Sound Of Thunder

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The Gallant Mrs. Stonewall by Harnett T. Kane

The Gallant Mrs. Stonewall

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Anna and Thomas Jackson's story in their early years before the Civil War. He became the Confederacy’s greatest tactician and Anna finally on her own.

Peter Freuchen'S Book Of The Seven Seas by Peter Freuchen and David Loth

Peter Freuchen'S Book Of The Seven Seas

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Peter Freuchen used his extensive knowledge of nautical legend and fact, as well his amazing personal experiences to create BOOK OF SEVEN SEAS.

The Hidden Persuaders by Vance Packard

The Hidden Persuaders

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"An excellent book that helps to decode the mysterious art of advertising." --Salon"Fascinating, entertaining and thought-stimulating." The New York Times Book Review "A fast, authoritative, and frightening report about how fundraisers, manufacturers, and others operate."

history

Who was the US President on January 01, 1958?

On January 01, 1958 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 01, 1958?

On January 01, 1958 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 01, 1958?

On January 01, 1958 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about January 1st?

January 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st day of the month of January. 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 January 1st, such as:

  • 2019 - War in afghanistan: 27 afghan national security forces members are killed by the taliban in coordinated attacks in northern afghanistan. they refused to negotiate peace with the government.
  • 2018 - Kashmir conflict: after 36 hours, an armed standoff between indian security force and kashimiri rebels at paramilitary bases ends with eight people dying.
  • 2017 - 2017 istanbul nightclub attack: on the european coast of bosphorus, a gunman opened fire at a istanbul nightclub, killing at most 39 people and injuring 69 more. (bbc), (ap via abc news australia),

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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 January 1958?

January 1958 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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.

Discover how January 1958 calendar looked like.

Wednesday January 1, 1958