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see horoscope and birth chart for January 08, 1958What happened on Wednesday, January 8, 1958?
About January 8th, 1958, in brief:
- Historical events: On January 8, 1958, the Lumbee Indians confronted a Ku Klux Klan rally in North Carolina, resulting in a violent clash. The Lumbee, defending their community, successfully dispersed the Klan members, marking a significant moment in civil rights history.
- Day of the week: January 8th, 1958 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
- #1 US song: At The Hop by Danny & The Juniors
- #1 UK song: Great Balls Of Fire by Jerry Lee Lewis
- Popular movie: Auntie Mame directed by Morton DaCosta
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- January 08, 1958: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was January 08, 1958?
- Who was born on January 08, 1958?
- January 08, 1958: What famous people died on that day?
- January 08, 1958: Number 1 song on that day
- January 08, 1958: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- January 08, 1958: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on January 08, 1958?
- Back in 1958
January 08, 1958: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on January 08, 1958:
- Lumbee Indians confront Ku Klux Klan On January 8, 1958, the Lumbee Indians confronted a Ku Klux Klan rally in North Carolina, resulting in a violent clash. The Lumbee, defending their community, successfully dispersed the Klan members, marking a significant moment in civil rights history. source: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- Mary Colter's Passing Mary Colter, an influential 88-year-old American architect known for her distinctive designs in the American Southwest, particularly for the Fred Harvey Company and National Park Service, passed away.
- Paul Pilgrim's Death Paul Pilgrim, a notable American track athlete who won Olympic gold medals in 1904 and 1906, died at the age of 74, leaving behind a legacy in early 20th-century athletics.
January 08, 1958: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from January 1958
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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.
Who was born on January 08, 1958?
Famous people born on January 08, 1958:
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Betsy DeVosAmerican businesswoman and politician who served as the 11th United States Secretary of Education from 2017 to 2021, known for her...
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Rey MisterioRenowned Mexican professional wrestler, trainer, and actor known for his high-flying lucha libre style and significant influence in...
January 08, 1958: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on January 08, 1958:
![Mary Colter]()
Mary ColterAmerican architect, designed the desert view watchtower (b. 1869).
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.
- Danny & The Juniors - At The Hop
- Jerry Lee Lewis - Great Balls Of Fire
- Pat Boone - April Love
- Buddy Holly - Peggy Sue
- Bill Justis - 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.
- Jerry Lee Lewis - Great Balls Of Fire
- Johnny Otis & His Orchestra With Marie Adams - Ma He's Making Eyes At Me
- Frank Sinatra - All The Way / Chicago
- Malcolm Vaughan - My Special Angel
- The Everly Brothers - Wake Up Little Susie
January 08, 1958: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 8th is Capricorn.
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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?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 08, 1958 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.
Discover the Rooster personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthJanuary 08, 1958: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on January 08, 1958 was Waning gibbous.
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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Someone born on January 08, 1958 is:
68 years 6 months old,
or 822 months and 27 days old,
or 3577 weeks and 6 days old,
or 25045 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 08, 1958?
There are 157 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 8th 2027.
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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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Why 1958 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on January 8, 1958, a 1958 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to January 8, 1958 includes Lumbee Indians confront Ku Klux Klan, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around January 8, 1958 included “At The Hop” by Danny & The Juniors, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of January 8, 1958 included Auntie Mame, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
January 8, 1958 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Betsy DeVos, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
Together, those details make January 8, 1958 more than an answer to a history question: they provide the personal starting point for a gift rooted in the recipient's own date.
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