What happened on Tuesday May 06, 1958?

Here's what happened on May 06, 1958:

• Operation Alert 1958: US Civil Defense Drill During the Cold War era, the United States conducted a nationwide civil defense drill called Operation Alert 1958. The exercise involved millions of citizens, including President Dwight D. Eisenhower, participating in a coordinated fallout shelter drill. The drill was implemented in 46 states, with Michigan and Indiana being exempted due to pre-scheduled statewide events. This drill reflected the heightened nuclear tensions and preparedness strategies of the Cold War period.
• Operation Alert 1958: US Civil Defense Drill During the Cold War era, the United States conducted a nationwide civil defense drill called Operation Alert 1958. The exercise involved millions of citizens, including President Dwight D. Eisenhower, participating in a coordinated fallout shelter drill. The drill was implemented in 46 states, with Michigan and Indiana being exempted due to pre-scheduled statewide events. This drill reflected the heightened nuclear tensions and preparedness strategies of the Cold War period.
• Last Execution in Wales On May 6, 1958, Vivian Frederick Teed, a 24-year-old man, was hanged at Swansea Prison, marking the final execution in Wales. Teed was convicted of murdering the branch post office manager in Fforestfach during a robbery in 1957. This event symbolized the end of capital punishment in Wales and reflected the evolving legal and moral perspectives on criminal justice during the mid-20th century.
• Last Execution in Wales On May 6, 1958, Vivian Frederick Teed, a 24-year-old man, was hanged at Swansea Prison, marking the final execution in Wales. Teed was convicted of murdering the branch post office manager in Fforestfach during a robbery in 1957. This event symbolized the end of capital punishment in Wales and reflected the evolving legal and moral perspectives on criminal justice during the mid-20th century.

Events in 1958

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

Magazines from May. 06, 1958

Newspapers from May. 06, 1958

May 06, 1958 was a Tuesday and it was the 126th day of the year 1958 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 06, 1958 can also be written as 5/6/1958 in the US and as 6/5/1958 in UK and Europe.

May 06, 1958 in May 1958 calendar

Famous people born on May 06, 1958:

• Man Parrish

Famous people born in 1958

Famous people born on May 6th

Famous people died on May 06, 1958:

• Meryl O'Hara Wood

Famous people who died in 1958

Famous people who died on May 6th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 06, 1958 was Witch Doctor by David Seville, according to the music chart for the week May 5th and May 11th.

1. David Seville - Witch Doctor
2. The Everly Brothers - All I Have To Do Is Dream
3. The Platters - Twilight Time
4. Laurie London - He's Got The Whole World (In His Hands)
5. Elvis Presley - Wear My Ring Around Your Neck

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 06, 1958 was Who's Sorry Now by Connie Francis, according to the music chart for the week May 5th and May 11th.

1. Connie Francis - Who's Sorry Now
2. Marvin Rainwater - Whole Lotta Woman
3. Pat Boone - A Wonderful Time Up There
4. Elias & His Zig-Zag Jive Flutes - Tom Hark
5. The Mudlarks - Lollipop

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 6th 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 06, 1958: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 06, 1958 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 79% full, rising at 10:30 pm and setting at 09:33 am.

The previous full moon was on May 03, 1958 while the next full moon would come on Jun 01, 1958.

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Your place in the Universe on May 06, 1958

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Someone born on May 06, 1958 is:

66 years 11 months old,

or 803 months and 27 days old,

or 3495 weeks and 4 days old,

or 24469 days old,

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

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

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