What happened on Sunday April 13, 1958?

Here's what happened on April 13, 1958:

• Sputnik 2 Disintegration The Soviet satellite Sputnik 2, which famously carried the first living creature (dog Laika) into orbit, disintegrates during reentry on April 13, 1958. Launched on November 3, 1957, the satellite completed its mission and marked an important milestone in early space exploration.
• Van Cliburn's Historic Moscow Triumph American pianist Van Cliburn wins first prize at the inaugural International Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow, marking a significant cultural breakthrough during the Cold War era. His performance was so extraordinary that he received a standing ovation and won the competition by unanimous decision, symbolizing a rare moment of artistic unity between the United States and Soviet Union.
• 12th Tony Awards Highlights The 12th Annual Tony Awards celebrated outstanding achievements in Broadway theater, with 'Sunrise at Campobello' and 'Music Man' emerging as notable winners, highlighting the vibrant American theatrical landscape of the late 1950s.

Events in 1958

April 13, 1958: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 13, 1958

Newspapers from Apr. 13, 1958

April 13, 1958 was a Sunday and it was the 103rd day of the year 1958 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 13, 1958 can also be written as 4/13/1958 in the US and as 13/4/1958 in UK and Europe.

April 13, 1958 in April 1958 calendar

Famous people born on April 13, 1958:

• Will Sergeant

  Guitarist of the influential post-punk band Echo & the Bunnymen, known for his distinctive guitar playing style.

Famous people born in 1958

Famous people born on April 13th

Famous people died on April 13, 1958:

• Giuseppe Contesini

Famous people who died in 1958

Famous people who died on April 13th

April 13, 1958: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 13, 1958 was Tequila by The Champs, according to the music chart for the week April 7th and April 13th.

1. The Champs - Tequila
2. Chuck Berry - Sweet Little Sixteen
3. The Chordettes - Lollipop
4. Laurie London - He's Got The Whole World (In His Hands)
5. Connie Francis - Who's Sorry Now

April 13, 1958: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 13, 1958 was Whole Lotta Woman by Marvin Rainwater, according to the music chart for the week April 7th and April 13th.

1. Marvin Rainwater - Whole Lotta Woman
2. Perry Como - Magic Moments
3. Ted Heath & His Music - Swingin' Shepherd Blues
4. Tommy Steele - Nairobi
5. The Crickets - Maybe Baby

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 13th is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 13, 1958: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 13, 1958 is Dog and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 13, 1958 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 13, 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 April 13, 1958 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 15% full, rising at 02:28 am and setting at 02:39 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 04, 1958 while the next full moon would come on May 03, 1958.

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Your place in the Universe on April 13, 1958

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Someone born on April 13, 1958 is:

67 years 1 month old,

or 805 months and 24 days old,

or 3503 weeks and 5 days old,

or 24526 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 13, 1958?

There are 311 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday April 13th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 13, 1958?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 13, 1958.

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