What happened on Wednesday September 17, 1958?

Here's what happened on September 17, 1958:

• United States Nuclear Test at Nevada Test Site On September 17, 1958, the United States conducted a nuclear weapons test at the Nevada Test Site, located approximately 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas. This test was part of the broader Cold War-era nuclear testing program, which aimed to develop and demonstrate nuclear weapon capabilities during the height of tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union. The Nevada Test Site was a critical facility for atmospheric and underground nuclear testing, playing a significant role in the United States' nuclear weapons research and development.
• United States Nuclear Test at Nevada Test Site On September 17, 1958, the United States conducted a nuclear weapons test at the Nevada Test Site, located approximately 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas. This test was part of the broader Cold War-era nuclear testing program, which aimed to develop and demonstrate nuclear weapon capabilities during the height of tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union. The Nevada Test Site was a critical facility for atmospheric and underground nuclear testing, playing a significant role in the United States' nuclear weapons research and development.

Events in 1958

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

Magazines from Sep. 17, 1958

Newspapers from Sep. 17, 1958

September 17, 1958 was a Wednesday and it was the 260th day of the year 1958 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 17, 1958 can also be written as 9/17/1958 in the US and as 17/9/1958 in UK and Europe.

September 17, 1958 in September 1958 calendar

Famous people born on September 17, 1958:

• Janez Janša

Famous people born in 1958

Famous people born on September 17th

Famous people died on September 17, 1958:

• Josephine Lovett
• Friedrich Adolf Paneth
• Dante Nello Carapelli

Famous people who died in 1958

Famous people who died on September 17th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 17, 1958 was Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu (Volare) by Domenico Modugno, according to the music chart for the week September 15th and September 21st.

1. Domenico Modugno - Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu (Volare)
2. The Everly Brothers - Bird Dog
3. The Elegants - Little Star
4. Tommy Edwards - It's All In The Game
5. Jimmy Clanton - Just A Dream

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 17, 1958 was When by The Kalin Twins, according to the music chart for the week September 15th and September 21st.

1. The Kalin Twins - When
2. Connie Francis - Stupid Cupid / Carolina Moon
3. Dean Martin - Volare
4. Dean Martin - Return To Me
5. Ricky Nelson - Poor Little Fool

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 17th is Virgo.

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Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 17, 1958 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 38% full, rising at 11:28 am and setting at 10:45 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 29, 1958 while the next full moon would come on Sep 27, 1958.

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Your place in the Universe on September 17, 1958

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Someone born on September 17, 1958 is:

66 years 7 months old,

or 799 months and 27 days old,

or 3478 weeks

or 24346 days old,

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

There are 126 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday September 17th 2025.

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

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

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