What happened on Saturday May 03, 1958?

About May 3rd, 1958, in brief:

  • Historical events: Bolton Wanderers won the FA Cup by defeating Manchester United 2-0 in a poignant match at Wembley Stadium in London. The victory was particularly significant as Manchester United fielded a team still recovering from the tragic Munich air disaster on February 6, which had claimed the lives of eight of their players.
  • Day of the week: May 3rd, 1958 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • #1 US song: Witch Doctor by David Seville
  • #1 UK song: Whole Lotta Woman by Marvin Rainwater
  • Popular movie: Commandos directed by Armando Crispino

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May 03, 1958: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 03, 1958:

  • Bolton Wanderers Triumphs in Emotional FA Cup Final Bolton Wanderers won the FA Cup by defeating Manchester United 2-0 in a poignant match at Wembley Stadium in London. The victory was particularly significant as Manchester United fielded a team still recovering from the tragic Munich air disaster on February 6, which had claimed the lives of eight of their players.
  • Tim Tam Wins 1958 Kentucky Derby Tim Tam, ridden by jockey Ismael Valenzuela, won the 84th Kentucky Derby with a time of 2:05. The horse was considered a strong contender for the Triple Crown, aiming to be the first horse to achieve this feat since 1948. The victory marked an important moment in American horse racing history.
  • Alan Freed Suspended After Boston Concert Riot Legendary rock and roll disc jockey Alan Freed was suspended by WINS radio station following a riot at a concert in Boston Garden. The incident highlighted the growing tensions surrounding rock and roll music in the late 1950s, though the riot charges against Freed were eventually dropped.
  • Frank Foster, English Cricket Player, Dies Frank Foster, a notable English cricket player who represented his country as an all-rounder in 11 Test matches between 1911-1912, passed away on this date. His contributions to English cricket during the early 20th century marked an important period in the sport's history.

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May 03, 1958: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE Magazine

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What day of the week was May 03, 1958?


May 03, 1958 was a Saturday and it was the 123rd day of the year 1958 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 03, 1958 can also be written as 5/3/1958 in the US and as 3/5/1958 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 03, 1958?


Famous people born on May 03, 1958:

  • Bill Sienkiewicz

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May 03, 1958: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 03, 1958:

  • Frank Foster

    Renowned jazz saxophonist and composer who was a key member of Count Basie's band from 1953-1964.

  • Alfred DeGaetano

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May 03, 1958: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 03, 1958 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 28th and May 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

May 03, 1958: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 03, 1958 was Witch Doctor by David Seville, according to the music chart for the week April 28th and May 4th.

  1. - Witch Doctor youtube
  2. - Twilight Time youtube
  3. - He's Got The Whole World (In His Hands) youtube
  4. - Wear My Ring Around Your Neck youtube
  5. - Tequila youtube

May 03, 1958: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 03, 1958 was Whole Lotta Woman by Marvin Rainwater, according to the music chart for the week April 28th and May 4th.

  1. - Whole Lotta Woman youtube
  2. - Magic Moments youtube
  3. - Swingin' Shepherd Blues youtube
  4. - Nairobi youtube
  5. - Maybe Baby youtube
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May 03, 1958: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 3rd is Taurus.

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May 03, 1958: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 03, 1958 is Dog and the associated element is Earth.

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May 03, 1958: What was the moon phase on that day?


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98%

The moon phase on May 03, 1958 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 03, 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 03, 1958 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 08:20 pm and setting at 06:44 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 04, 1958 while the next full moon would come on Jun 01, 1958.

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How old is someone born on May 03, 1958?


Someone born on May 03, 1958 is:

67 years old,

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or 24472 days old,

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