What happened on Friday October 17, 1958?

Here's what happened on October 17, 1958:

• Deadly Aeroflot Tupolev Tu-104 Crash A catastrophic aviation disaster occurred when an Aeroflot Tupolev Tu-104 jet airliner crashed while transporting diplomats from the People's Republic of China to Moscow, resulting in the tragic loss of all 80 persons aboard. The incident highlighted the significant aviation safety challenges of the late 1950s Cold War era.
• Alan Jackson Birth Alan Jackson, a renowned American country music singer and songwriter, was born. He would later become famous for hit songs like 'Don't Rock the Jukebox' and 'Here in the Real World', becoming a significant figure in contemporary country music.

Events in 1958

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

Magazines from Oct. 17, 1958

Newspapers from Oct. 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.

October 17, 1958 in October 1958 calendar

Famous people born on October 17, 1958:

• Alan Jackson

  Renowned American country music singer and songwriter, known for his traditional country style and numerous hit songs.

• Tim Robbins

  Academy Award-winning actor, director, and screenwriter known for films like 'The Shawshank Redemption' and 'Dead Man Walking'.

Famous people born in 1958

Famous people born on October 17th

Famous people died on October 17, 1958:

• Paul Outerbridge

  American educator and photographer (d. 1958).

• Charlie Townsend

  English cricketer and lawyer (b. 1876).

• Celso Costantini
• Nancy Ryan
• Jago Siotto

Famous people who died in 1958

Famous people who died on October 17th

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.

1. Tommy Edwards - It's All In The Game
2. Bobby Day - Rock-In Robin
3. The Everly Brothers - Bird Dog
4. Little Anthony and the Imperials - Tears On My Pillow
5. 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.

1. Connie Francis - Stupid Cupid / Carolina Moon
2. Dean Martin - Volare
3. Cliff Richard & The Drifters - Move It
4. Elvis Presley - King Creole
5. The Everly Brothers - Bird Dog

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 17th is Libra.

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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.

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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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Your place in the Universe on October 17, 1958

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Someone born on October 17, 1958 is:

66 years 6 months old,

or 798 months and 27 days old,

or 3473 weeks and 5 days old,

or 24316 days old,

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

There are 156 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 17th 2025.

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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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