What happened on Sunday April 06, 1958?

Here's what happened on April 06, 1958:

• Sputnik 2 Disintegration The Soviet satellite Sputnik 2, which famously carried the first living creature (dog Laika) into orbit, disintegrated after completing several orbits, marking another milestone in the early space exploration era.
• Van Cliburn's Historic Moscow Competition Win American pianist Van Cliburn won the prestigious Tchaikovsky International Competition in Moscow, achieving a remarkable cultural breakthrough during the Cold War by winning in the Soviet Union and becoming a symbol of artistic diplomacy.
• Arnold Palmer Wins First Major Golf Tournament Arnold Palmer secured his first major golf tournament victory at the Masters, a pivotal moment in his legendary career that would help transform professional golf and establish him as a sports icon.
• Divorce of Soraya Esfandiary from Shah of Iran Soraya Esfandiary Bakhtiari was divorced by Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the Shah of Iran, due to her inability to bear children. This personal and political event highlighted the dynastic pressures and gender dynamics in the Iranian royal family during the mid-20th century.
• Capital Airlines Flight 67 Crash in Saginaw Bay Capital Airlines Flight 67 crashed into Saginaw Bay near Freeland, Michigan during a snowstorm, resulting in the tragic loss of 47 lives. The aircraft was on approach to the Tri-City Airport when it encountered severe weather conditions, leading to the fatal accident.

Events in 1958

April 06, 1958: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 06, 1958

Newspapers from Apr. 06, 1958

April 06, 1958 was a Sunday and it was the 96th day of the year 1958 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 06, 1958 can also be written as 4/6/1958 in the US and as 6/4/1958 in UK and Europe.

April 06, 1958 in April 1958 calendar

Famous people born on April 06, 1958:

• Graeme Base

  Renowned Australian children's book author and illustrator famous for his intricately illustrated picture books like 'Animalia' and 'The...

Famous people born in 1958

Famous people born on April 6th

Famous people died on April 06, 1958:

• Vítězslav Nezval

Famous people who died in 1958

Famous people who died on April 6th

April 06, 1958: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 06, 1958 was Tequila by The Champs, according to the music chart for the week March 31st and April 6th.

1. The Champs - Tequila
2. The Chordettes - Lollipop
3. Chuck Berry - Sweet Little Sixteen
4. Connie Francis - Who's Sorry Now
5. Elvis Presley - Don't

April 06, 1958: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 06, 1958 was Magic Moments by Perry Como, according to the music chart for the week March 31st and April 6th.

1. Perry Como - Magic Moments
2. Michael Holliday - The Story Of My Life
3. Elvis Presley - Jailhouse Rock
4. Elvis Presley - Don't
5. Danny & The Juniors - At The Hop

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 6th is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 06, 1958: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 06, 1958 is Dog and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 06, 1958 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 06, 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 April 06, 1958 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 84% full, rising at 09:44 pm and setting at 07:59 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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Your place in the Universe on April 06, 1958

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Someone born on April 06, 1958 is:

67 years 1 month old,

or 805 months and 18 days old,

or 3502 weeks and 6 days old,

or 24520 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 06, 1958?

There are 317 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday April 6th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 06, 1958?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 06, 1958.

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