What happened on Monday June 16, 1958?

Here's what happened on June 16, 1958:

• Execution of Hungarian Uprising Leaders Imre Nagy, Pál Maléter, and other prominent leaders of the 1956 Hungarian Uprising were executed by the Hungarian government after secret trials, marking a brutal suppression of the anti-Soviet rebellion.
• Nuclear Criticality Accident at Y-12 A significant nuclear safety incident occurred at the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, highlighting the potential risks associated with nuclear research and handling of radioactive materials.
• Government Troops Land in North Celebes Indonesian government troops conducted a military landing operation in North Celebes (Sulawesi), likely as part of ongoing regional political tensions or military strategic movements.
• Birth of Icelandic Musician Johannes Helgason, an Icelandic guitarist who would later become a member of the band Þeyr, was born on this date.

Events in 1958

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

Magazines from Jun. 16, 1958

Newspapers from Jun. 16, 1958

June 16, 1958 was a Monday and it was the 167th day of the year 1958 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 16, 1958 can also be written as 6/16/1958 in the US and as 16/6/1958 in UK and Europe.

June 16, 1958 in June 1958 calendar

Famous people born on June 16, 1958:

• Wade Boggs

  Legendary Major League Baseball player inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, known for his exceptional batting skills.

• Eric Heiden

  Olympic speed skater who won five gold medals at the 1980 Winter Olympics, considered one of the greatest speed skaters in history.

• Darrell Griffith

  Professional basketball player for Utah Jazz who won NBA Rookie of the Year in 1980, known for his exceptional performance in his debut...

Famous people born in 1958

Famous people born on June 16th

Famous people died on June 16, 1958:

• Imre Nagy

  Hungarian journalist and politician who served as the Prime Minister of Hungary during the Hungarian Revolution of 1956.

• Pál Maléter

  Hungarian general and politician, minister of defence of hungary (b. 1917).

• Nereu de Oliveira Ramos

Famous people who died in 1958

Famous people who died on June 16th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 16, 1958 was The Purple People Eater by Sheb Wooley, according to the music chart for the week June 16th and June 22nd.

1. Sheb Wooley - The Purple People Eater
2. The Everly Brothers - All I Have To Do Is Dream
3. David Seville - Witch Doctor
4. Jimmie Rodgers - Secretly
5. Dean Martin - Return To Me

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 16, 1958 was Who's Sorry Now by Connie Francis, according to the music chart for the week June 16th and June 22nd.

1. Connie Francis - Who's Sorry Now
2. Vic Damone - On The Street Where You Live
3. Elias & His Zig-Zag Jive Flutes - Tom Hark
4. The Everly Brothers - All I Have To Do Is Dream / Claudette
5. Max Bygraves - Tulips From Amsterdam / You Need Hands

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 16th is Gemini.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 16, 1958: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 16, 1958 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:00 am and setting at 08:40 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 01, 1958 while the next full moon would come on Jul 01, 1958.

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Your place in the Universe on June 16, 1958

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Someone born on June 16, 1958 is:

66 years 10 months old,

or 802 months and 28 days old,

or 3491 weeks and 2 days old,

or 24439 days old,

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

There are 33 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday June 16th 2025.

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

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

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