What happened on Friday March 07, 1958?

Here's what happened on March 07, 1958:

• Nuclear Tests by US and USSR Amid Cold War tensions, the United States conducted a nuclear test at the Nevada Test Site, while the Soviet Union performed an atmospheric nuclear test, highlighting the ongoing nuclear arms race.
• South African Government Bans African National Congress The South African government prohibited the African National Congress, a significant act of political repression during the apartheid era.
• B-47 Accidentally Drops Unarmed Nuclear Bomb on South Carolina Home An American B-47 bomber accidentally dropped a nuclear weapon from 15,000 feet onto a family home in Mars Bluff, South Carolina, creating a 75-foot wide crater. Fortunately, the bomb did not contain its nuclear capsule, preventing a potential catastrophic incident.
• RIAA Founded, Certifies First Gold Record The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) was established, marking a significant moment in music industry history by certifying its first gold record - Perry Como's single 'Catch A Falling Star'.
• George Yardley Becomes First NBA Player to Score 2,000 Points in a Season Detroit Pistons forward George Yardley III made history by becoming the first NBA player to score 2,000 points in a season, scoring 26 points in a 111-90 defeat to the Syracuse Nationals.
• British Empire Day Renamed to Commonwealth Day In a symbolic transition reflecting changing global dynamics, British Empire Day was officially renamed 'Commonwealth Day', signaling a shift in post-colonial relationships.
• Silky Sullivan's Remarkable Horse Racing Performance In a stunning display of racing skill, Silky Sullivan came from 40 lengths behind to win by 3 lengths at Santa Anita, demonstrating an extraordinary comeback in horse racing.
• Maryland Wins 5th ACC Men's Basketball Tournament Maryland defeated North Carolina with a score of 86-74 in the 5th Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Men's Basketball Tournament, showcasing their basketball prowess.
• Indonesian Government Troops Land in Sumatra Government troops landed in Sumatra, Indonesia, potentially indicating internal political or military tensions.
• American League Mandates Batting Helmets Starting in the 1958 season, the American League implemented a new safety regulation requiring all batters to wear protective batting helmets.
• Chicago Cardinals to Play 1958 Opener in Buffalo The Chicago Cardinals announced they would play their 1958 season opener in Buffalo, New York, marking a notable relocation for the team.
• Andre Claveau Wins 3rd Eurovision Song Contest French singer Andre Claveau won the 3rd Eurovision Song Contest, performing the song 'Dors, mon amour' in Hilversum, Netherlands.

Events in 1958

March 07, 1958: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Mar. 07, 1958

Newspapers from Mar. 07, 1958

March 07, 1958 was a Friday and it was the 66th day of the year 1958 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 07, 1958 can also be written as 3/7/1958 in the US and as 7/3/1958 in UK and Europe.

March 07, 1958 in March 1958 calendar

Famous people born on March 07, 1958:

• Rik Mayall

  Iconic British comedian and actor who was a key figure in alternative comedy during the 1980s, known for groundbreaking shows like 'The...

• Donna Murphy

  Accomplished American actress and singer known for her versatile performances on Broadway and in film.

Famous people born in 1958

Famous people born on March 7th

March 07, 1958: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 07, 1958 was Get A Job by The Silhouettes, according to the music chart for the week March 3rd and March 9th.

1. The Silhouettes - Get A Job
2. Elvis Presley - Don't
3. Royal Teens - Short Shorts
4. The Four Preps - 26 Miles (Santa Catalina)
5. The Crescendos - Oh Julie

March 07, 1958: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 07, 1958 was Magic Moments by Perry Como, according to the music chart for the week March 3rd and March 9th.

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 March 7th is Pisces.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 07, 1958: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 07, 1958 is Dog and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 07, 1958 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 07, 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 March 07, 1958 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 88% full, rising at 08:35 pm and setting at 07:52 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 05, 1958 while the next full moon would come on Apr 04, 1958.

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Your place in the Universe on March 07, 1958

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Someone born on March 07, 1958 is:

67 years 2 months old,

or 806 months and 23 days old,

or 3508 weeks

or 24556 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 07, 1958?

There are 281 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday March 7th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 07, 1958?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on March 07, 1958.

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