What happened on Thursday September 04, 1958?

Here's what happened on September 04, 1958:

• First Cod War Begins Between UK and Iceland On September 4, 1958, the First Cod War erupted between the United Kingdom and Iceland over fishing rights. Iceland implemented a new 12-mile fishing limit, which eleven British fishing trawlers deliberately violated. In response, four Royal Navy frigates were deployed to prevent the Icelandic Coast Guard from seizing the British vessels. This maritime dispute marked the beginning of a series of confrontations over fishing territories that would continue into the early 1970s.
• First Cod War Begins Between UK and Iceland On September 4, 1958, the First Cod War erupted between the United Kingdom and Iceland over fishing rights. Iceland implemented a new 12-mile fishing limit, which eleven British fishing trawlers deliberately violated. In response, four Royal Navy frigates were deployed to prevent the Icelandic Coast Guard from seizing the British vessels. This maritime dispute marked the beginning of a series of confrontations over fishing territories that would continue into the early 1970s.
• Communist China Extends Territorial Waters On September 4, 1958, the People's Republic of China officially expanded its territorial waters from 3 nautical miles to 12 nautical miles. This extension applied to the Chinese mainland and several offshore islands, including Quemoy, Little Quemoy, Matsu, Tatan, Ehrtan, and Tungting. The proclamation was a significant geopolitical move during the Cold War era, asserting China's maritime sovereignty and territorial claims.
• Communist China Extends Territorial Waters On September 4, 1958, the People's Republic of China officially expanded its territorial waters from 3 nautical miles to 12 nautical miles. This extension applied to the Chinese mainland and several offshore islands, including Quemoy, Little Quemoy, Matsu, Tatan, Ehrtan, and Tungting. The proclamation was a significant geopolitical move during the Cold War era, asserting China's maritime sovereignty and territorial claims.

Events in 1958

September 04, 1958: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Sep. 04, 1958

Newspapers from Sep. 04, 1958

September 04, 1958 was a Thursday and it was the 247th day of the year 1958 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 04, 1958 can also be written as 9/4/1958 in the US and as 4/9/1958 in UK and Europe.

September 04, 1958 in September 1958 calendar

Famous people born on September 04, 1958:

• Drew Pinsky

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• George Hurley

  American punk rock drummer, best known for his work with the minutemen or firehose.

• Jacqueline Hewitt

  American astronomer and astrophysicist.

• Marzio Innocenti

  Italian rugby union coach and player.

Famous people born in 1958

Famous people born on September 4th

Famous people died on September 04, 1958:

• Raffaele Paolucci
• III visconte Hampden Thomas Brand

Famous people who died in 1958

Famous people who died on September 4th

September 04, 1958: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 04, 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 04, 1958: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on September 04, 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 4th is Virgo.

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September 04, 1958: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 04, 1958 is Dog and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 04, 1958 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 04, 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 04, 1958 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 57% full, rising at 10:06 pm and setting at 01:15 pm.

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

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Someone born on September 04, 1958 is:

66 years 7 months old,

or 799 months and 19 days old,

or 3476 weeks and 6 days old,

or 24338 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 04, 1958?

There are 134 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday September 4th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 04, 1958?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on September 04, 1958.

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