What happened on Wednesday April 16, 1958?

Here's what happened on April 16, 1958:

• French Government of Gaillard Collapses over Tunisia Crisis The French government led by Félix Gaillard fell due to escalating tensions surrounding the Tunisian independence movement. This political upheaval reflected the complex decolonization challenges France faced in North Africa during the late 1950s, highlighting the significant geopolitical transformations of the era.
• Arnold Palmer Wins 22nd Golf Masters Championship Arnold Palmer secured a historic victory at the 22nd Golf Masters Championship, demonstrating exceptional skill by shooting a total score of 284. This win would be a significant milestone in Palmer's legendary golfing career, helping to establish him as a prominent figure in professional golf during the late 1950s.
• Philip Bainbridge: British Cricketer Philip Bainbridge was a professional cricket player from Britain, active during the mid-20th century. While specific details about his career are limited in this record, he represents the sporting culture of post-war Britain.

Events in 1958

April 16, 1958: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 16, 1958

Newspapers from Apr. 16, 1958

April 16, 1958 was a Wednesday and it was the 106th day of the year 1958 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 16, 1958 can also be written as 4/16/1958 in the US and as 16/4/1958 in UK and Europe.

April 16, 1958 in April 1958 calendar

Famous people born on April 16, 1958:

• Francesco Silvestri

Famous people born in 1958

Famous people born on April 16th

Famous people died on April 16, 1958:

• Rosalind Franklin

  Pioneering British chemist and X-ray crystallographer who played a crucial role in understanding the molecular structures of DNA, RNA,...

• Giuseppe Maldarelli

Famous people who died in 1958

Famous people who died on April 16th

April 16, 1958: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 16, 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 16, 1958: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 16, 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 16th 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 16, 1958: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 16, 1958 is Dog and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 16, 1958 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 16, 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 16, 1958 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 03:55 am and setting at 05:28 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 16, 1958

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Someone born on April 16, 1958 is:

67 years and 28 days old,

or 804 months and 28 days old,

or 3500 weeks

or 24500 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 16, 1958?

There are 337 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday April 16th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 16, 1958?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 16, 1958.

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