What happened on Sunday January 12, 1958?

Here's what happened on January 12, 1958:

• Global Scientists Petition for Nuclear Test Ban 9,000 scientists from 43 nations united in a powerful diplomatic effort, petitioning the United Nations to implement a comprehensive nuclear test ban, highlighting growing international concern about nuclear proliferation and potential environmental consequences.
• NCAA Introduces Two-Point Conversion in Football The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) implemented a significant rule change by adding the two-point conversion option to football scoring, which would dramatically impact game strategy and scoring dynamics.
• Dolph Schayes Sets NBA Scoring Milestone Syracuse National's Dolph Schayes achieved a remarkable NBA scoring record by reaching 11,770 points, solidifying his status as one of the league's premier players during the late 1950s.
• Mickey Wright Wins LPGA Sea Island Golf Open Mickey Wright, a legendary female golfer, secured victory at the LPGA Sea Island Golf Open, further establishing her reputation as one of the most accomplished women's golfers of her era.
• 8th NFL Pro Bowl Highlights The 8th NFL Pro Bowl was held at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, with the Western Conference defeating the Eastern Conference 26-7. Hugh McElhenny (San Francisco 49ers) and Gene Brito (Washington Redskins) were named MVPs.

Events in 1958

January 12, 1958: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 12, 1958

Newspapers from Jan. 12, 1958

January 12, 1958 was a Sunday and it was the 12th day of the year 1958 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 12, 1958 can also be written as 1/12/1958 in the US and as 12/1/1958 in UK and Europe.

January 12, 1958 in January 1958 calendar

Famous people born on January 12, 1958:

• Christiane Amanpour

  Christiane Amanpour is a renowned international journalist and chief international anchor for CNN and ABC News, known for her groundbreaking...

• Curt Fraser

  Curt Fraser is a former professional ice hockey player and coach who played in the NHL and later coached various teams, including the...

• Jean-Aimé Toupane

Famous people born in 1958

Famous people born on January 12th

Famous people died on January 12, 1958:

• Charles Hatfield

  American meteorologist (b. 1875).

Famous people who died in 1958

Famous people who died on January 12th

January 12, 1958: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

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

1. Danny & The Juniors - At The Hop
2. Jerry Lee Lewis - Great Balls Of Fire
3. Pat Boone - April Love
4. Buddy Holly - Peggy Sue
5. Bill Justis - Raunchy

January 12, 1958: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

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

1. Jerry Lee Lewis - Great Balls Of Fire
2. Johnny Otis & His Orchestra With Marie Adams - Ma He's Making Eyes At Me
3. Frank Sinatra - All The Way / Chicago
4. Malcolm Vaughan - My Special Angel
5. The Everly Brothers - Wake Up Little Susie

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 12th is Capricorn.

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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 12, 1958: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 12, 1958 is Dog and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 12, 1958 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 12, 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 12, 1958 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 37% full, rising at 11:58 pm and setting at 11:55 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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Your place in the Universe on January 12, 1958

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Someone born on January 12, 1958 is:

67 years 3 months old,

or 807 months and 11 days old,

or 3510 weeks and 3 days old,

or 24573 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 12, 1958?

There are 264 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday January 12th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 12, 1958?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 12, 1958.

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