What happened on Tuesday, September 2, 1958?

Here's what happened on September 02, 1958:

• National Defense Education Act signed The National Defense Education Act was signed into law on September 2, 1958, aiming to strengthen the U.S. education system in response to national security needs. source: presidency.ucsb.edu
• Henry Verwoerd becomes South African Prime Minister On September 2, 1958, Henry Verwoerd was appointed as the Prime Minister of South Africa. He was a key figure in the establishment of apartheid policies that institutionalized racial segregation in the country. source: britannica.com
• Hendrik Verwoerd becomes South African Prime Minister Hendrik Verwoerd assumed office as the Prime Minister of South Africa on September 2, 1958, following the death of his predecessor, J.G. Strijdom. source: sahistory.org.za
• US Air Force C-130 shootdown over Soviet airspace On September 2, 1958, a U.S. Air Force Lockheed C-130 reconnaissance aircraft was shot down by Soviet MiG-17 interceptors after straying into Soviet airspace near Yerevan, Armenian SSR. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Minnesota Stadium Bond Issue Minnesota announced a $9 million bond issue to improve Metropolitan Stadium, signaling investment in sports infrastructure and local economic development.
• KAYS TV Channel 7 Begins Broadcasting KAYS TV Channel 7, a CBS affiliate in Hays, Kansas, commenced its television broadcasting operations, expanding local media infrastructure and communication options in the region.
• Moon Phase Details Astronomical observation of the moon on September 2, 1958, in New York City: 75% full, rising at 09:32 pm and setting at 11:25 am.

Events in 1958

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

LIFE magazines from September 1958

Newspapers from Sep. 02, 1958

September 02, 1958 was a Tuesday and it was the 245th day of the year 1958 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 02, 1958 can also be written as 9/2/1958 in the US and as 2/9/1958 in UK and Europe.

September 02, 1958 in September 1958 calendar

Famous people born on September 02, 1958:

• Lynne Kosky

  Prominent Australian politician who served as Deputy Premier of Victoria and was a significant figure in social policy and education.

• Olivier Grouillard

  French Formula One and sports car racing driver who competed in multiple racing championships during the late 1980s and early 1990s.

Famous people born in 1958

Famous people born on September 2nd

Famous people died on September 02, 1958:

• Alis Guggenheim
• Nikolaj Pavlovič Anciferov

Famous people who died in 1958

Famous people who died on September 2nd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 02, 1958 was Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu (Volare) by Domenico Modugno, according to the music chart for the week September 1st and September 7th.

1. Domenico Modugno - Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu (Volare)
2. The Elegants - Little Star
3. The Everly Brothers - Bird Dog
4. Jimmy Clanton - Just A Dream
5. Ricky Nelson - Poor Little Fool

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 02, 1958 was When by The Kalin Twins, according to the music chart for the week September 1st and September 7th.

1. The Kalin Twins - When
2. Connie Francis - Stupid Cupid / Carolina Moon
3. Dean Martin - Return To Me
4. Dean Martin - Volare
5. The Everly Brothers - All I Have To Do Is Dream / Claudette

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 2nd is Virgo.

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September 02, 1958: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 02, 1958 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 02, 1958 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 75% full, rising at 09:32 pm and setting at 11:25 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 29, 1958 while the next full moon would come on Sep 27, 1958.

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Your place in the Universe on September 02, 1958

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Someone born on September 02, 1958 is:

67 years 11 months old,

or 815 months and 2 days old,

or 3544 weeks

or 24808 days old,

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

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

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