What happened on Monday September 15, 1958?

Here's what happened on September 15, 1958:

• Newark Bay Train Disaster On September 15, 1958, a catastrophic train accident occurred when a Central Railroad of New Jersey commuter train ran through an open drawbridge at Newark Bay, resulting in a tragic loss of life. The train plunged into the water, killing multiple passengers. Investigations later revealed critical failures in bridge signaling and train control systems.
• Billboard Hot 100 Top Song On September 15, 1958, 'Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu (Volare)' by Italian singer Domenico Modugno was the number one song in the United States. This upbeat Italian pop song became an international hit and won multiple Grammy Awards.
• UK Music Chart Topper On September 15, 1958, 'When' by The Kalin Twins was the top song in the United Kingdom. The Kalin Twins were a popular vocal duo known for their harmonies during the late 1950s rock and roll era.

Events in 1958

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

Magazines from Sep. 15, 1958

Newspapers from Sep. 15, 1958

September 15, 1958 was a Monday and it was the 258th day of the year 1958 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 15, 1958 can also be written as 9/15/1958 in the US and as 15/9/1958 in UK and Europe.

September 15, 1958 in September 1958 calendar

Famous people born on September 15, 1958:

• Joel Quenneville

  Canadian ice hockey player and coach with a significant career in professional hockey, known for his strategic coaching skills and...

• Wendie Sperber

  American actress and comedian known for her roles in 'Bosom Buddies' and 'Private Benjamin', who courageously battled breast cancer.

• Cher Wang

  Prominent Taiwanese businesswoman and technology entrepreneur, known for her significant role in the HTC Corporation and philanthropic...

Famous people born in 1958

Famous people born on September 15th

Famous people died on September 15, 1958:

• Constant Feith
• Girolamo Furfaro

Famous people who died in 1958

Famous people who died on September 15th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 15, 1958 was Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu (Volare) by Domenico Modugno, according to the music chart for the week September 15th and September 21st.

1. Domenico Modugno - Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu (Volare)
2. The Everly Brothers - Bird Dog
3. The Elegants - Little Star
4. Tommy Edwards - It's All In The Game
5. Jimmy Clanton - Just A Dream

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 15, 1958 was When by The Kalin Twins, according to the music chart for the week September 15th and September 21st.

1. The Kalin Twins - When
2. Connie Francis - Stupid Cupid / Carolina Moon
3. Dean Martin - Volare
4. Dean Martin - Return To Me
5. Ricky Nelson - Poor Little Fool

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 15th is Virgo.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 15, 1958 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 15, 1958 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 17% full, rising at 09:06 am and setting at 09:08 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 29, 1958 while the next full moon would come on Sep 27, 1958.

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Your place in the Universe on September 15, 1958

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Someone born on September 15, 1958 is:

66 years 7 months old,

or 799 months and 29 days old,

or 3478 weeks and 2 days old,

or 24348 days old,

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

There are 124 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday September 15th 2025.

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

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

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