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see horoscope and birth chart for October 17, 1958What happened on Friday, October 17, 1958?
About October 17th, 1958, in brief:
- Historical events: On October 17, 1958, an Aeroflot Tupolev Tu-104 crashed during a flight in Moscow, resulting in significant casualties. This incident highlighted the safety concerns surrounding early jet aviation.
- Day of the week: October 17th, 1958 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
- #1 US song: It's All In The Game by Tommy Edwards
- #1 UK song: Stupid Cupid / Carolina Moon by Connie Francis
- Popular movie: Auntie Mame directed by Morton DaCosta
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- October 17, 1958: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was October 17, 1958?
- Who was born on October 17, 1958?
- October 17, 1958: What famous people died on that day?
- October 17, 1958: Number 1 song on that day
- October 17, 1958: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 17, 1958: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on October 17, 1958?
- Back in 1958
October 17, 1958: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 17, 1958:
- Aeroflot Tupolev Tu-104 crash in Moscow On October 17, 1958, an Aeroflot Tupolev Tu-104 crashed during a flight in Moscow, resulting in significant casualties. This incident highlighted the safety concerns surrounding early jet aviation. source: aviation-safety.net
- Alan Jackson born in Newnan, Georgia Alan Jackson, an influential American country music singer and songwriter, was born on October 17, 1958, in Newnan, Georgia. He is known for his traditional country style and has received numerous awards throughout his career. source: biography.com
October 17, 1958: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from October 1958
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What day of the week was October 17, 1958?
October 17, 1958 was a Friday and it was the 290th day of the year 1958 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 17, 1958 can also be written as 10/17/1958 in the US and as 17/10/1958 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on October 17, 1958?
Famous people born on October 17, 1958:
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Alan JacksonRenowned American country music singer and songwriter, known for his traditional country style and numerous hit songs.
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Tim RobbinsAcademy Award-winning actor, director, and screenwriter known for films like 'The Shawshank Redemption' and 'Dead Man Walking'.
October 17, 1958: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 17, 1958:
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Charlie TownsendEnglish cricketer and lawyer (b. 1876).
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Paul OuterbridgeAmerican educator and photographer (d. 1958).
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Jago Siotto![Nancy Ryan]()
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Celso Costantini
October 17, 1958: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 17, 1958 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 13th and October 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 17, 1958: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 17, 1958 was It's All In The Game by Tommy Edwards, according to the music chart for the week October 13th and October 19th.
- Tommy Edwards - It's All In The Game
- Bobby Day - Rock-In Robin
- The Everly Brothers - Bird Dog
- Little Anthony and the Imperials - Tears On My Pillow
- Robin Luke - Susie Darlin'
October 17, 1958: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 17, 1958 was Stupid Cupid / Carolina Moon by Connie Francis, according to the music chart for the week October 13th and October 19th.
- Connie Francis - Stupid Cupid / Carolina Moon
- Dean Martin - Volare
- Cliff Richard & The Drifters - Move It
- Elvis Presley - King Creole
- The Everly Brothers - Bird Dog
October 17, 1958: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 17th is Libra.
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Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.
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October 17, 1958: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 17, 1958 is Dog and the associated element is Earth.
Discover the Dog personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthOctober 17, 1958: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 17, 1958 was Waxing crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 17, 1958 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 34% full, rising at 12:20 pm and setting at 10:29 pm.
The previous full moon was on Sep 27, 1958 while the next full moon would come on Oct 27, 1958.
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Someone born on October 17, 1958 is:
67 years 9 months old,
or 813 months and 5 days old,
or 3535 weeks and 5 days old,
or 24750 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 17, 1958?
There are 87 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 17th 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 17, 1958?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 17, 1958.
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Why 1958 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on October 17, 1958, a 1958 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to October 17, 1958 includes Aeroflot Tupolev Tu-104 crash in Moscow, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around October 17, 1958 included “It's All In The Game” by Tommy Edwards, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of October 17, 1958 included Auntie Mame, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
October 17, 1958 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Alan Jackson, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
Together, those details make October 17, 1958 more than an answer to a history question: they provide the personal starting point for a gift rooted in the recipient's own date.
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