What happened on Tuesday March 11, 1958?

Here's what happened on March 11, 1958:

• Charles Van Doren Loses on Quiz Show Charles Van Doren, a central figure in the infamous 1950s quiz show scandal, finally lost on the popular television game show '21'. This event was part of a broader revelation of widespread cheating in television quiz shows, which ultimately led to significant changes in broadcast entertainment ethics and regulations.
• B-47 Bomber Accidentally Drops Nuclear Weapon on Mars Bluff, SC On March 11, 1958, a U.S. B-47 bomber accidentally dropped a nuclear weapon over Mars Bluff, South Carolina. Fortunately, the weapon did not have a fissile warhead, so only conventional explosives detonated. The incident occurred when Air Force Captain Bruce Kulka accidentally unhooked the bomb while attempting to secure it, causing it to fall from 15,000 feet. The bomb landed near the home of Walter Gregg, a World War II veteran, destroying a house and causing injuries. This event highlighted significant safety risks in nuclear weapon transportation during the Cold War era.
• MLB Safety Regulation: Batting Helmets Mandated Starting in the 1958 season, Major League Baseball's American League implemented a groundbreaking safety requirement mandating that all batters must wear protective helmets. This regulation represented a significant step in player safety, helping to prevent potential head injuries from pitched balls.

Events in 1958

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

Magazines from Mar. 11, 1958

Newspapers from Mar. 11, 1958

March 11, 1958 was a Tuesday and it was the 70th day of the year 1958 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 11, 1958 can also be written as 3/11/1958 in the US and as 11/3/1958 in UK and Europe.

March 11, 1958 in March 1958 calendar

Famous people born on March 11, 1958:

• Sharon Stone

  Internationally renowned Hollywood actress famous for her roles in 'Basic Instinct' and 'Casino', and a global sex symbol of the 1990s.

• Eddie Lawson

  Four-time AMA Superbike Champion and renowned motorcycle racing legend who dominated the sport in the 1980s.

• Anissa Jones

  Child actress best known for her role in the popular TV series 'Family Affair', who tragically died at the young age of 18.

Famous people born in 1958

Famous people born on March 11th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 11, 1958 was Don't by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week March 10th and March 16th.

1. Elvis Presley - Don't
2. The Silhouettes - Get A Job
3. Chuck Berry - Sweet Little Sixteen
4. Royal Teens - Short Shorts
5. The Crescendos - Oh Julie

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 11, 1958 was Magic Moments by Perry Como, according to the music chart for the week March 10th and March 16th.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 11, 1958 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 11, 1958 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 47% full, rising at 12:02 am and setting at 11:01 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 11, 1958

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Someone born on March 11, 1958 is:

67 years 2 months old,

or 806 months and 3 days old,

or 3505 weeks and 1 day old,

or 24536 days old,

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

There are 301 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday March 11th 2026.

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

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

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