What happened on Monday November 17, 1958?

Here's what happened on November 17, 1958:

• Military Coup in Sudan General Ibrahim Abboud led a military coup in Sudan at the request of Prime Minister Abdallah Khalil. Abboud immediately declared himself President of Sudan, with Khalil becoming Minister of Defense, fundamentally altering the country's political leadership.
• Argentina Imposes State of Siege President Arturo Frondizi declared a 30-day state of siege, suspending constitutional rights due to internal political unrest. The action resulted in the arrest of over 700 Peronists, Communists, and Nationalists, using Article 23 of the Constitution to suppress potential political opposition.
• Pope John XXIII Expands College of Cardinals Pope John XXIII significantly expanded the College of Cardinals from 52 to 75 members, breaking the 1586 decree by Pope Sixtus V that limited cardinal numbers to 70. This unprecedented move signaled potential reforms within the Roman Catholic Church.
• Release of 'The Chipmunk Song' Liberty Records released 'The Chipmunk Song' (subtitled 'Christmas Don't Be Late'), which introduced the popular 'Alvin and the Chipmunks' franchise. This novelty song would become a significant pop culture phenomenon of the late 1950s.
• KAII TV Channel 7 Begins Broadcasting in Wailuku, Hawaii KAII TV channel 7, an NBC affiliate, commenced broadcasting in Wailuku, Hawaii, marking an expansion of television media in the Hawaiian Islands.

Events in 1958

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

Magazines from Nov. 17, 1958

Newspapers from Nov. 17, 1958

November 17, 1958 was a Monday and it was the 321st day of the year 1958 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 17, 1958 can also be written as 11/17/1958 in the US and as 17/11/1958 in UK and Europe.

November 17, 1958 in November 1958 calendar

Famous people born on November 17, 1958:

• Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio

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Famous people born in 1958

Famous people born on November 17th

Famous people died on November 17, 1958:

• Yutaka Taniyama
• Frank Cadogan Cowper
• Marcelle Meyer

Famous people who died in 1958

Famous people who died on November 17th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on November 17, 1958 was Tom Dooley by The Kingston Trio, according to the music chart for the week November 17th and November 23rd.

1. The Kingston Trio - Tom Dooley
2. Conway Twitty - It's Only Make Believe
3. Cozy Cole - Topsy II
4. Tommy Edwards - It's All In The Game
5. The Teddy Bears - To Know Him, Is To Love Him

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

The number 1 song in the UK on November 17, 1958 was It's All In The Game by Tommy Edwards, according to the music chart for the week November 17th and November 23rd.

1. Tommy Edwards - It's All In The Game
2. Lord Rockingham's XI - Hoots Mon
3. Marino Marini & His Quartet - Come Prima
4. The Everly Brothers - Bird Dog
5. Johnny Mathis - A Certain Smile

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

The number 1 R&B song on November 17, 1958 was Topsy II by Cozy Cole, according to the music chart for the week November 17th and November 23rd.

1. Cozy Cole - Topsy II
2. Tommy Edwards - It's All In The Game
3. Bobby Day - Rock-in Robin
4. Clyde McPhatter - A Lover's Question
5. Jimmy Reed - I'm Gonna Get My Baby

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 17th is Scorpio.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 17, 1958 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 49% full, rising at 12:08 pm and setting at 11:20 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 27, 1958 while the next full moon would come on Nov 26, 1958.

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Your place in the Universe on November 17, 1958

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Someone born on November 17, 1958 is:

66 years 6 months old,

or 798 months and 20 days old,

or 3472 weeks and 4 days old,

or 24308 days old,

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

There are 164 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday November 17th 2025.

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

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

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