What happened on Tuesday February 11, 1958?

Here's what happened on February 11, 1958:

• Egypt and Syria Form United Arab Republic Egypt and Syria announced the formation of the United Arab Republic, a significant political union signed by President Quwatli of Syria and President Nasser of Egypt at the Koubba Palace in Cairo. This union represented a major moment in Pan-Arab nationalism and regional geopolitics.
• First African American Female Flight Attendant Ruth Carol Taylor made history by becoming the first African American woman hired as a flight attendant for Mohawk Airlines, breaking significant racial barriers in the aviation industry and civil rights progress.
• Nepal's King Announces Democratic Reforms King Mahendra of Nepal announced plans for free elections in 1959 and the establishment of a democratic constitution, signaling potential political transformation in the Himalayan kingdom.
• Strongest Recorded Solar Maximum The Great Red Aurora reached its peak of solar maximum activity, causing a powerful magnetic storm and creating a spectacular fan-shaped aurora visible across the sky.
• Domenico Modugno Wins Sanremo Festival Domenico Modugno, paired with Johnny Dorelli, won the 8th Sanremo Festival with the iconic song 'Volare', which would later become an international hit. Nilla Pizzi was the runner-up with 'L'edera'.
• WTVC TV Channel 9 Begins Broadcasting WTVC TV channel 9 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, began broadcasting as an ABC affiliate, expanding television coverage in the southeastern United States.
• Regina Marsikova - Czechoslovakian Tennis Star Regina Marsikova was noted as a prominent tennis player from Czechoslovakia during this period.

Events in 1958

February 11, 1958: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 11, 1958

Newspapers from Feb. 11, 1958

February 11, 1958 was a Tuesday and it was the 42nd day of the year 1958 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 11, 1958 can also be written as 2/11/1958 in the US and as 11/2/1958 in UK and Europe.

February 11, 1958 in February 1958 calendar

February 11, 1958: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 11, 1958 was At The Hop by Danny & The Juniors, according to the music chart for the week February 10th and February 16th.

1. Danny & The Juniors - At The Hop
2. The Silhouettes - Get A Job
3. Royal Teens - Short Shorts
4. Elvis Presley - Don't
5. Billy Vaughn and His Orchestra - Sail Along Silvery Moon

February 11, 1958: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 11, 1958 was The Story Of My Life by Michael Holliday, according to the music chart for the week February 10th and February 16th.

1. Michael Holliday - The Story Of My Life
2. Elvis Presley - Jailhouse Rock
3. Perry Como - Magic Moments
4. The Crickets - Oh Boy
5. Danny & The Juniors - At The Hop

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 11th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 11, 1958: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 11, 1958 is Dog and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 11, 1958 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 11, 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 February 11, 1958 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 31% full, rising at 01:09 am and setting at 12:12 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on February 11, 1958

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Someone born on February 11, 1958 is:

67 years 2 months old,

or 806 months and 12 days old,

or 3506 weeks and 1 day old,

or 24543 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 11, 1958?

There are 294 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday February 11th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 11, 1958?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 11, 1958.

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