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see horoscope and birth chart for August 13, 1958What happened on Wednesday, August 13, 1958?
About August 13th, 1958, in brief:
- Historical events: On August 13, 1958, a KLM Superconstellation aircraft crashed during a flight from Amsterdam to New York, resulting in the loss of all 99 people on board. The incident was attributed to a combination of pilot error and adverse weather conditions. This tragedy highlighted the need for improved safety measures in aviation.
- Day of the week: August 13th, 1958 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning crescent
- #1 US song: Poor Little Fool by Ricky Nelson
- #1 UK song: All I Have To Do Is Dream / Claudette by The Everly Brothers
- Popular movie: Auntie Mame directed by Morton DaCosta
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- August 13, 1958: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was August 13, 1958?
- Who was born on August 13, 1958?
- August 13, 1958: What famous people died on that day?
- August 13, 1958: Number 1 song on that day
- August 13, 1958: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 13, 1958: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on August 13, 1958?
- Back in 1958
August 13, 1958: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 13, 1958:
- KLM Superconstellation tragedy On August 13, 1958, a KLM Superconstellation aircraft crashed during a flight from Amsterdam to New York, resulting in the loss of all 99 people on board. The incident was attributed to a combination of pilot error and adverse weather conditions. This tragedy highlighted the need for improved safety measures in aviation. source: britannica.com
- Rocky Colavito's rare pitching performance On August 13, 1958, Major League Baseball player Rocky Colavito made headlines by pitching a complete game, a rare feat for a position player. Colavito, primarily an outfielder, showcased his versatility and skill on the mound, contributing to his team's victory. This performance remains a notable moment in baseball history. source: baseball-reference.com
August 13, 1958: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from August 1958
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What day of the week was August 13, 1958?
August 13, 1958 was a Wednesday and it was the 225th day of the year 1958 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 13, 1958 can also be written as 8/13/1958 in the US and as 13/8/1958 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on August 13, 1958?
Famous people born on August 13, 1958:
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Domenico DolceCo-founder of the iconic fashion brand Dolce & Gabbana, a renowned Italian luxury fashion house known worldwide for its innovative designs...
![Randy Shughart]()
Randy ShughartAmerican military hero and Medal of Honor recipient who sacrificed his life during the Battle of Mogadishu in Somalia in 1993, immortalized...
![Scott Hamilton]()
Scott HamiltonOlympic gold medal figure skater from Toledo, Ohio, who won the men's figure skating competition at the 1984 Winter Olympics and became a...
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Feargal Sharkey
August 13, 1958: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 13, 1958:
![Francis J. McCormick]()
Francis J. McCormickAmerican football, basketball player, and coach (b. 1903).
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Otto Witte![Albino González y Menédez Reigada]()
Albino González y Menédez Reigada![Valerio Abbondio]()
Valerio Abbondio
August 13, 1958: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 13, 1958 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 11th and August 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 13, 1958: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 13, 1958 was Poor Little Fool by Ricky Nelson, according to the music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.
- Ricky Nelson - Poor Little Fool
- Domenico Modugno - Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu (Volare)
- Perez Prado and His Orchestra - Patricia
- Bobby Darin - Splish Splash
- Kalin Twins - When
August 13, 1958: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 13, 1958 was All I Have To Do Is Dream / Claudette by The Everly Brothers, according to the music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.
- The Everly Brothers - All I Have To Do Is Dream / Claudette
- The Kalin Twins - When
- Elvis Presley - Hard Headed Woman
- Dean Martin - Return To Me
- Max Bygraves - Tulips From Amsterdam / You Need Hands
August 13, 1958: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 13th is Leo.
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Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 13, 1958: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 13, 1958 is Dog and the associated element is Earth.
Discover the Dog personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthAugust 13, 1958: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 13, 1958 was Waning crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 13, 1958 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:23 am and setting at 07:22 pm.
The previous full moon was on Jul 30, 1958 while the next full moon would come on Aug 29, 1958.
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Someone born on August 13, 1958 is:
67 years 11 months old,
or 815 months and 28 days old,
or 3547 weeks and 5 days old,
or 24834 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 13, 1958?
There are 3 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 13th 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 13, 1958?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 13, 1958.
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Why 1958 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on August 13, 1958, a 1958 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to August 13, 1958 includes KLM Superconstellation tragedy, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around August 13, 1958 included “Poor Little Fool” by Ricky Nelson, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of August 13, 1958 included Auntie Mame, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
August 13, 1958 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Domenico Dolce, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
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