What happened on Saturday March 01, 1958?

Here's what happened on March 01, 1958:

• Gary Sobers' Record-Breaking Cricket Performance Gary Sobers achieved a monumental cricket performance against Pakistan, scoring an incredible 365 runs in 614 minutes, including 38 fours. This remarkable innings was considered the best individual cricket performance before Brian Lara's record.
• Üsküdar Maritime Disaster The Turkish passenger ship Üsküdar capsized and sank during a sudden gale while crossing the Gulf of İzmit, Turkey. The tragic incident claimed the lives of at least 272 people, many of whom were teenage students, highlighting the dangers of maritime travel.
• Sobers and Hunte's Remarkable Cricket Partnership Gary Sobers and Conrad Hunte completed a historic 446-run partnership for the second wicket, with Hunte scoring 260 runs, showcasing the West Indies' cricket dominance.
• First American in Roman Curia Samuel Alphonsus Stritch was appointed Pro-Prefect of the Propagation of Faith, becoming the first American member of the Roman Curia, a significant milestone in the Catholic Church's international leadership.
• West Indies Cricket Team's Dominant Performance The West Indies cricket team declared their innings at an impressive score of 3-790 against Pakistan, demonstrating their batting prowess.
• Birth of Nik Kershaw, British Pop Singer Nik Kershaw was born in Bristol, England, who would later become a prominent singer-songwriter known for hit songs like "Wouldn't it be Good" during the 1980s new wave and pop era.
• Wayne B Phillips, Australian Cricket Player Wayne B Phillips, an Australian cricket player specializing as a wicket-keeper, was born on this date, contributing to Australia's rich cricket history.

Events in 1958

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

Magazines from Mar. 01, 1958

Newspapers from Mar. 01, 1958

March 01, 1958 was a Saturday and it was the 60th day of the year 1958 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 01, 1958 can also be written as 3/1/1958 in the US and as 1/3/1958 in UK and Europe.

March 01, 1958 in March 1958 calendar

Famous people born on March 01, 1958:

• Nik Kershaw

  Prominent British pop singer-songwriter who rose to fame in the 1980s, known for his distinctive synth-pop sound and memorable hit singles...

• Bertrand Piccard

  Pioneering Swiss adventurer and psychiatrist who made significant contributions to solar aviation, completing the first round-the-world...

Famous people born in 1958

Famous people born on March 1st

Famous people died on March 01, 1958:

• Giacomo Balla

  Italian architect, builder/painting artist, and interior designer.

• Friedrich Forster

Famous people who died in 1958

Famous people who died on March 1st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 01, 1958 was Get A Job by The Silhouettes, according to the music chart for the week February 24th and March 2nd.

1. The Silhouettes - Get A Job
2. Danny & The Juniors - At The Hop
3. Elvis Presley - Don't
4. Royal Teens - Short Shorts
5. The McGuire Sisters - Sugartime

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 01, 1958 was The Story Of My Life by Michael Holliday, according to the music chart for the week February 24th and March 2nd.

1. Michael Holliday - The Story Of My Life
2. Elvis Presley - Jailhouse Rock
3. Perry Como - Magic Moments
4. The Crickets - Oh Boy
5. Danny & The Juniors - At The Hop

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 1st is Pisces.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 01, 1958 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 01, 1958 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 84% full, rising at 01:22 pm and setting at 03:56 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 04, 1958 while the next full moon would come on Mar 05, 1958.

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Your place in the Universe on March 01, 1958

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Someone born on March 01, 1958 is:

67 years 2 months old,

or 806 months and 13 days old,

or 3506 weeks and 4 days old,

or 24546 days old,

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

There are 291 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday March 1st 2026.

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

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

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