What happened on Tuesday April 15, 1958?

Here's what happened on April 15, 1958:

• US Launches Explorer 1 Satellite The United States successfully launched Explorer 1, marking a significant milestone in the early Space Race and becoming the first American satellite to orbit Earth. This achievement was crucial in responding to the Soviet Union's earlier Sputnik launches and advancing US space exploration capabilities.
• First Major League Baseball Game on West Coast The Los Angeles Dodgers, owned by Walter O'Malley, hosted the inaugural Major League Baseball game on the West Coast of the United States, signaling a major expansion of professional baseball beyond the Eastern and Midwestern regions.
• 10th Emmy Awards Ceremony The 10th Annual Emmy Awards were held in Hollywood, California, hosted by Danny Thomas. The Phil Silvers Show was honored as Best Comedy Series, highlighting the golden age of television entertainment in the late 1950s.
• Birth of Benjamin Zephaniah British writer, poet, and musician Benjamin Zephaniah was born, who would later become a prominent voice in contemporary British literature and cultural activism.
• Florida and Georgia Tornado Outbreak A severe tornado outbreak occurred in peninsular Florida and parts of Georgia, producing five tornadoes including an F4 tornado in Polk County. The event resulted in 36 injuries and the tragic loss of four airmen during a severe thunderstorm in the Tampa Bay area.
• John Bracewell's Birth John Bracewell, a notable New Zealand cricket player known for being a premier spinner in the 1980s, was born.
• Matt Reid's Birth Matt Reid, rock keyboardist for the band Berlin, famous for the hit song 'Take My Breathe Away', was born.

Events in 1958

April 15, 1958: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 15, 1958

Newspapers from Apr. 15, 1958

April 15, 1958 was a Tuesday and it was the 105th day of the year 1958 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 15, 1958 can also be written as 4/15/1958 in the US and as 15/4/1958 in UK and Europe.

April 15, 1958 in April 1958 calendar

Famous people born on April 15, 1958:

• Benjamin Zephaniah

  Renowned British poet, performance artist, and activist known for powerful works addressing social justice, racism, and political issues.

• Peter Capaldi

  Acclaimed Scottish actor, director, and writer best known for playing the 12th Doctor in 'Doctor Who' and his roles in film and television.

• Mariam Doumbia
• Anne Michaels

Famous people born in 1958

Famous people born on April 15th

Famous people died on April 15, 1958:

• Estelle Taylor

Famous people who died in 1958

Famous people who died on April 15th

April 15, 1958: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 15, 1958 was Tequila by The Champs, according to the music chart for the week April 14th and April 20th.

1. The Champs - Tequila
2. Laurie London - He's Got The Whole World (In His Hands)
3. Chuck Berry - Sweet Little Sixteen
4. The Chordettes - Lollipop
5. The Platters - Twilight Time

April 15, 1958: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 15, 1958 was Whole Lotta Woman by Marvin Rainwater, according to the music chart for the week April 14th and April 20th.

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 15th 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 15, 1958: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 15, 1958 is Dog and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 15, 1958 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 15, 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 15, 1958 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 03:27 am and setting at 04:31 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 15, 1958

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Someone born on April 15, 1958 is:

67 years and 29 days old,

or 804 months and 29 days old,

or 3500 weeks and 1 day old,

or 24501 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 15, 1958?

There are 337 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 15th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 15, 1958?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 15, 1958.

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