Wednesday January 08, 1958: on this day

January 08, 1958 was the 8th day of the year 1958, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is January 08, 1958 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on January 08, 1958, who was born and died on January 08, 1958, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 08, 1958, which were the most popular songs (ex. At The Hop by Danny & The Juniors), movies (e.g. Petla, directed by Wojciech Has), TV series (e.g. Pride And Prejudice) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 8th, 1958 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 08, 1958?


January 08, 1958 was a Wednesday and it was the 8th day of the year 1958 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 08, 1958 can also be written as 1/8/1958 in the US and as 8/1/1958 in UK and Europe.

January 08, 1958 in January 1958 calendar

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January 08, 1958: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 08, 1958:

  • Cuban revolutionary forces capture havana.
  • Armed lumbee indians confront a handful of klansmen in maxton, north carolina.
  • The first of leonard bernstein's ''young people's concerts'' with the new york philharmonic is telecast by cbs. the emmy-winning series (one concert approximately every three months except for the summer) will run for more than fourteen years. it will make bernstein's name a household word, and the most famous conductor in the u.s.

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January 08, 1958: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 8th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 08, 1958: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 08, 1958 is Dog and the associated element is Earth.

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January 08, 1958: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 08, 1958 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 08, 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 January 08, 1958 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 81% full, rising at 08:28 pm and setting at 09:32 am.

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

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Who was born on January 08, 1958?


Famous people born on January 08, 1958:

  • Betsy DeVos

    Former U.S.

  • Rey Misterio

    Mexican wrestler, trainer, and actor.

  • Ignacio Solozábal

Whose famous birthday is on January 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 8th:

  • Elvis Presley
    Elvis Presley

    American pop singer.

  • David Bowie
    David Bowie

    British actor and rock star with exotic looks.

  • Cynthia Erivo
    Cynthia Erivo

    Cynthia erivo is a british actress and singer known for her tony award-winning performance in 'the color purple' and her role in the film...

  • Stephen Hawking
    Stephen Hawking

    British theoretical physicist, who was also a professor at the university of oxford.

  • Géraldine Pailhas
    Géraldine Pailhas

    French actress who starred alongside johnny depp, marlon brando and "don juan demarco.

  • Graham Chapman
    Graham Chapman

    An english actor and writer.

  • José Ferrer
    José Ferrer

    Puerto rican-american actor and director (d. 1992).

  • Yvette Mimieux
    Yvette Mimieux

    American actress, stage, and tv actress.

  • Michelle Forbes
    Michelle Forbes

    Actress (julianna cox-homicide).

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January 08, 1958: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 66 years 2 months old,

or 794 months and 20 days old,

or 3455 weeks and 1 day old,

or 24186 days old,

if you were born on January 08, 1958.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 08, 1958?

There are 286 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 8th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 08, 1958?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 08, 1958.

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January 08, 1958: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 08, 1958:

  • Sidonie Babet

    French actress who appeared in over 100 films during the silent and early sound eras.

  • Mary Colter

    American architect, designed the desert view watchtower (b. 1869).

  • Paul Pilgrim

    American athlete (born in 1883).

What famous deaths happened on January 8th?

Famous deaths on January 8th:

  • John Gregson
    John Gregson

    Actor (rooney assassin) dies at 55.

  • Yvonne De Carlo
    Yvonne De Carlo

    Canadian-american actress, singer, dancer, and choreographer whose six-decade career included roles in film, television, musical theatre,...

  • Edd Byrnes
    Edd Byrnes

    Edd Byrnes was an American actor known for his role in the TV series '77 Sunset Strip'.

  • Gale Page
    Gale Page

    Actress (4 daughters, knute rockney), is killed by cancer at 72.

  • Pat Buttram
    Pat Buttram

    American actor and comedian (b. 1915).

  • Lois Wilson
    Lois Wilson

    Actress (alice aldrich family), dies at 88.

  • Robert Baden-Powell
    Robert Baden-Powell

    British military figure who founded the boy scouts of england in 1907.

  • Zbigniew Cybulski
    Zbigniew Cybulski

    Polish actor (see you tommorrow) dies at 39.

  • Castin Galilei

    Castin Galilei was an Italian astronomer, physicist, engineer, and philosopher who played a key role in the scientific revolution.

  • Lamarco Polo

    Famous Venetian explorer who traveled extensively in Asia.

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January 08, 1958: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 08, 1958:

  • Commonwealth Day is celebrated in Northern Mariana Islands.
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January 08, 1958: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 08, 1958 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 6th and January 12th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 08, 1958: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 08, 1958 was At The Hop by Danny & The Juniors, according to the music chart for the week January 6th and January 12th.

January 08, 1958: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 08, 1958 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 6th and January 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - At The Hop
  2. - Great Balls Of Fire
  3. - April Love
  4. - Peggy Sue
  5. - Raunchy

January 08, 1958: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 08, 1958 was Great Balls Of Fire by Jerry Lee Lewis, according to the music chart for the week January 6th and January 12th.

January 08, 1958: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 08, 1958 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 6th and January 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Great Balls Of Fire
  2. - Ma He's Making Eyes At Me
  3. - All The Way / Chicago
  4. - My Special Angel
  5. - Wake Up Little Susie

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January 08, 1958: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 08, 1958 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Petla

Petla

Release year: 1958

Directed by: Wojciech Has

Starring: Gustaw Holoubek, Aleksandra Slaska, Teresa Szmigielówna, Tadeusz Fijewski

Tamango

Tamango

Release year: 1958

Directed by: John Berry

Starring: Dorothy Dandridge, Curd Jürgens, Jean Servais, Alex Cressan

The Missouri Traveler

The Missouri Traveler

Release year: 1958

Directed by: Jerry Hopper

Starring: Brandon De Wilde, Lee Marvin, Gary Merrill, Paul Ford

Neurose

Neurose

Release year: 1958

Directed by: Rolf Thiele

Starring: Amedeo Nazzari, Nadja Tiller, Peter Van Eyck

Country: Italy

Bonjour tristesse

Bonjour tristesse

Release year: 1958

Directed by: Otto Preminger

Starring: Jean Seberg, David Niven, Deborah Kerr, Mylène Demongeot

Country: United States of America

January 08, 1958: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 08, 1958 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Pride and Prejudice

Pride and Prejudice

Release year: 1958

Directed by: Joe Wright

The Black Arrow

The Black Arrow

Release year: 1958

Directed by: Gordon Douglas

Kitty Foyle

Kitty Foyle

Release year: 1958

Directed by: Sam Wood

La belle équipe

La belle équipe

Release year: 1958

Zwischen Frühstück und Gänsebraten

Zwischen Frühstück und Gänsebraten

Release year: 1957

January 08, 1958: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 08, 1958 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Gallant Mrs. Stonewall by Harnett T. Kane

The Gallant Mrs. Stonewall

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Anna and Thomas Jackson's story in their early years before the Civil War. He became the Confederacy’s greatest tactician and Anna finally on her own.

Eloise at Christmastime by Kay Thompson

Eloise at Christmastime

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Yes, she is here at Christmastime. Complete with tinsel holly and singing fa lala la lolly over the roaring of the jinglebells.

By Love Possessed by James Gould Cozzens

By Love Possessed

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In a series flashbacks, a highly respected middle-aged lawyer reveals his involvement with love.

The New Class by Milovan Djilas

The New Class

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This book is about Communism written by one of its greatest heroes. This explosive indictment, one of the greatest political documents of all time and perhaps the most powerful in its effectiveness, may be considered political dynamite in any Communist …

A Death In The Family by James Agee

A Death In The Family

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This classic American novel is being republished to commemorate the 100th anniversary James Agee's birthday. Published in 1957, just two years after the death of its author, A Death in the Family was published.

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Who was the US President on January 08, 1958?

On January 08, 1958 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 08, 1958?

On January 08, 1958 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 08, 1958?

On January 08, 1958 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about January 8th?

January 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of January. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on January 8th, such as:

  • 2019 - Russian military police says it has begun patrolling manbij in the syrian civil war. (tass). the u.s.-backed syrian democratic forces claim that five foreign nationals were captured fighting for the islamic state of iraq. two of the five are from the united states; two from pakistan, and one from ireland.
  • 2018 - Pfizer, a pharmaceutical company, has stopped research on parkinson's and alzheimer's diseases.
  • 2017 - January 2017, jerusalem vehicular attack: a truck crashes into a group israeli soldiers in an attack on east jerusalem. the attack resulted in the deaths of four and injuring 21 others. the terrorist was previously convicted and sentenced to 10 years in prison.

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What happened in 1958?

1958 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Referendum allows city to sell Chavez Ravine to the Dodgers
  • French Premier De Gaulle arrives in Algiers
  • San Francisco Giants Hank Sauer and B Schmidt are 2nd to hit consecutive pinch HRs

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What was the calendar for January 1958?

January 1958 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how January 1958 calendar looked like.

Wednesday January 8, 1958