What happened on Wednesday December 17, 1958?

Here's what happened on December 17, 1958:

• NASA Announces Human Spaceflight Program T. Keith Glennan, Administrator of NASA, publicly revealed the United States' ambitious project to launch a human being into outer space, marking a pivotal moment in the early stages of the Space Race. This announcement signaled the nation's commitment to human space exploration and set the groundwork for future missions that would ultimately lead to the Moon landing.
• Mike Mills Birth Mike Mills, future bassist of the influential alternative rock band REM, was born. Mills would later become a key member of the band known for hits like 'One I Love' and play a significant role in the alternative music scene of the 1980s and 1990s.

Events in 1958

December 17, 1958: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 17, 1958

Newspapers from Dec. 17, 1958

December 17, 1958 was a Wednesday and it was the 351st day of the year 1958 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 17, 1958 can also be written as 12/17/1958 in the US and as 17/12/1958 in UK and Europe.

December 17, 1958 in December 1958 calendar

Famous people born on December 17, 1958:

• Mike Mills

  Mike Mills is a renowned American musician and bassist, best known as a founding member of the influential alternative rock band R.E.

• Penelope Houston

Famous people born in 1958

Famous people born on December 17th

Famous people died on December 17, 1958:

• Edwin Schulz

Famous people who died in 1958

Famous people who died on December 17th

December 17, 1958: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 17, 1958 was To Know Him, Is To Love Him by The Teddy Bears, according to the music chart for the week December 15th and December 21st.

1. The Teddy Bears - To Know Him, Is To Love Him
2. The Everly Brothers - Problems
3. The Kingston Trio - Tom Dooley
4. Elvis Presley - One Night
5. The Playmates - Beep Beep

December 17, 1958: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 17, 1958 was It's Only Make Believe by Conway Twitty, according to the music chart for the week December 15th and December 21st.

1. Conway Twitty - It's Only Make Believe
2. Lord Rockingham's XI - Hoots Mon
3. Lonnie Donegan - Tom Dooley
4. Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Starring Warren Covington - Tea For Two Cha Cha
5. Tommy Edwards - It's All In The Game

December 17, 1958: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 17, 1958 was Lonely Teardrops by Jackie Wilson, according to the music chart for the week December 15th and December 21st.

1. Jackie Wilson - Lonely Teardrops
2. Clyde McPhatter - A Lover's Question
3. Dee Clark - Nobody But You
4. Fats Domino - Whole Lotta Loving
5. James Brown And The Famous Flames - Try Me

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 17th is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 17, 1958: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 17, 1958 is Dog and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 17, 1958 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 17, 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 December 17, 1958 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 52% full, rising at 11:42 am and setting at 12:03 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 26, 1958 while the next full moon would come on Dec 26, 1958.

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Your place in the Universe on December 17, 1958

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Someone born on December 17, 1958 is:

66 years 4 months old,

or 796 months and 27 days old,

or 3465 weeks

or 24255 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 17, 1958?

There are 217 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 17th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 17, 1958?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 17, 1958.

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