What happened on Friday May 02, 1958?

Here's what happened on May 02, 1958:

• Colombian Military Junta Kidnapping Incident On May 2, 1958, a dramatic political event unfolded in Colombia when rebels within the armed forces attempted a coup by kidnapping four of the five members of the ruling military junta. The kidnapped members included Major General Gabriel Paris, Major General Deogracias Fonsceca, Brigadier Generals Luis Ordonez and Rafael Navas Pardo. Admiral Rubén Piedrahíta, the fifth junta member, managed to escape capture and alerted the Colombian armed forces. The military refused to support the rebels, who ultimately surrendered after an eight-hour standoff and released their hostages.
• Colombian Military Junta Kidnapping Incident On May 2, 1958, a dramatic political event unfolded in Colombia when rebels within the armed forces attempted a coup by kidnapping four of the five members of the ruling military junta. The kidnapped members included Major General Gabriel Paris, Major General Deogracias Fonsceca, Brigadier Generals Luis Ordonez and Rafael Navas Pardo. Admiral Rubén Piedrahíta, the fifth junta member, managed to escape capture and alerted the Colombian armed forces. The military refused to support the rebels, who ultimately surrendered after an eight-hour standoff and released their hostages.

Events in 1958

May 02, 1958: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 02, 1958

Newspapers from May. 02, 1958

May 02, 1958 was a Friday and it was the 122nd day of the year 1958 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 02, 1958 can also be written as 5/2/1958 in the US and as 2/5/1958 in UK and Europe.

May 02, 1958 in May 1958 calendar

Famous people born on May 02, 1958:

• David O'Leary

  Prominent English-Irish football manager and former player, known for significant roles at Arsenal and Leeds United during his professional...

• Yasushi Akimoto

  Renowned Japanese songwriter and music producer, famous for creating popular idol groups like AKB48.

• Bin Laden's death
• Christophe Priou
• Shannon (singer)
• Giuseppe Dossena

Famous people born in 1958

Famous people born on May 2nd

Famous people died on May 02, 1958:

• Henry Cornelius

Famous people who died in 1958

Famous people who died on May 2nd

May 02, 1958: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 02, 1958 was Witch Doctor by David Seville, according to the music chart for the week April 28th and May 4th.

1. David Seville - Witch Doctor
2. The Platters - Twilight Time
3. Laurie London - He's Got The Whole World (In His Hands)
4. Elvis Presley - Wear My Ring Around Your Neck
5. The Champs - Tequila

May 02, 1958: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 02, 1958 was Whole Lotta Woman by Marvin Rainwater, according to the music chart for the week April 28th and May 4th.

1. Marvin Rainwater - Whole Lotta Woman
2. Perry Como - Magic Moments
3. Ted Heath & His Music - Swingin' Shepherd Blues
4. Tommy Steele - Nairobi
5. The Crickets - Maybe Baby

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 2nd 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 02, 1958: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 02, 1958 is Dog and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 02, 1958 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 02, 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 02, 1958 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:08 pm and setting at 05:56 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 04, 1958 while the next full moon would come on May 03, 1958.

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Someone born on May 02, 1958 is:

67 years and 12 days old,

or 804 months and 12 days old,

or 3497 weeks and 5 days old,

or 24484 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 02, 1958?

There are 353 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 2nd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 02, 1958?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 02, 1958.

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