What happened on Wednesday October 08, 1958?

Here's what happened on October 08, 1958:

• First Transatlantic Passenger Jet Service Pan Am's Boeing 707 inaugurated the first scheduled non-stop transatlantic passenger jet service, flying from New York's Idlewild Airport (now JFK) to Paris. This groundbreaking flight dramatically reduced travel time between North America and Europe, marking a pivotal moment in commercial aviation history.
• First Implantable Pacemaker Surgery Dr. Åke Senning successfully installs the first implantable cardiac pacemaker, a revolutionary medical device that would transform cardiac care and save millions of lives in the decades to follow.
• First Human Pacemaker Recipient Arne Larsson, a 43-year-old Swedish engineer, becomes the first human to receive a heart pacemaker, pioneering a new era of cardiac medical treatment.
• Steve Coll Birth Steve Coll, future Pulitzer Prize-winning American journalist, is born. He would later become a renowned writer and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner.
• World Series Strikeout Record Braves player Eddie Mathews sets a World Series record by striking out 11 times, a notable moment in baseball history.
• KCMT Television Channel Launch KCMT TV channel 7 begins broadcasting in Alexandria, Minnesota, offering CBS, NBC, and ABC programming to local viewers.
• Ran Bosilek Passes Away Ran Bosilek, Bulgarian author and translator, dies at the age of 72, leaving behind a significant literary legacy.

Events in 1958

October 08, 1958: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 08, 1958

Newspapers from Oct. 08, 1958

October 08, 1958 was a Wednesday and it was the 281st day of the year 1958 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 08, 1958 can also be written as 10/8/1958 in the US and as 8/10/1958 in UK and Europe.

October 08, 1958 in October 1958 calendar

Famous people born on October 08, 1958:

• Ursula von der Leyen

  German politician serving as President of the European Commission, previously Germany's Defense Minister.

• Steve Coll

  Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author known for his in-depth reporting on global politics and international affairs.

Famous people born in 1958

Famous people born on October 8th

Famous people died on October 08, 1958:

• Ran Bosilek

  Bulgarian author and translator (b. 1886).

Famous people who died in 1958

Famous people who died on October 8th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 08, 1958 was It's All In The Game by Tommy Edwards, according to the music chart for the week October 6th and October 12th.

1. Tommy Edwards - It's All In The Game
2. The Everly Brothers - Bird Dog
3. Bobby Day - Rock-In Robin
4. Domenico Modugno - Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu (Volare)
5. The Elegants - Little Star

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 08, 1958 was Stupid Cupid / Carolina Moon by Connie Francis, according to the music chart for the week October 6th and October 12th.

1. Connie Francis - Stupid Cupid / Carolina Moon
2. Dean Martin - Volare
3. Cliff Richard & The Drifters - Move It
4. Elvis Presley - King Creole
5. The Everly Brothers - Bird Dog

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 8th is Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 08, 1958 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 08, 1958 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 01:56 am and setting at 04:23 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 27, 1958 while the next full moon would come on Oct 27, 1958.

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Your place in the Universe on October 08, 1958

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Someone born on October 08, 1958 is:

66 years 7 months old,

or 799 months and 6 days old,

or 3475 weeks

or 24325 days old,

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

There are 147 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 8th 2025.

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

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

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