What happened on Monday August 18, 1958?

Here's what happened on August 18, 1958:

• Nabokov's Controversial Novel Published Vladimir Nabokov's groundbreaking and controversial novel 'Lolita' is published, marking a significant moment in 20th-century literature. The book would go on to become a landmark work that challenged societal norms and literary conventions.
• Castro Speaks on Rebel Radio Fidel Castro delivers a speech on Cuban pirate radio station Rebelde, continuing his revolutionary communication strategy and maintaining connection with supporters during the Cuban Revolution.
• Brojen Das Conquers the English Channel Brojen Das, a pioneering swimmer from Bangladesh, made history by becoming the first Bengali and first Asian to successfully swim across the English Channel. In a remarkable achievement, he not only completed the challenging crossing but also placed first among 39 competitors, demonstrating extraordinary endurance and skill.
• TV Game Show Scandal Investigation Begins Investigations commence into alleged rigging and manipulation of American television game shows, a significant moment in media ethics and entertainment industry transparency.
• Patterson Wins Heavyweight Boxing Title Floyd Patterson defeats Roy Harris via technical knockout in the 13th round, securing the heavyweight boxing championship and further establishing his reputation as a formidable boxer.
• Perez Prado Receives Gold Record Mambo King Perez Prado is honored with one of the first gold records, recognizing his significant contribution to the popular music genre and his international musical influence.
• Betsy Palmer Joins Today Show Actress Betsy Palmer becomes a new panelist on the popular morning television program 'Today Show', contributing to the evolving landscape of morning television entertainment.
• Verne Gagne Becomes NWA Champion Professional wrestler Verne Gagne defeats Edouard Carpentier in Omaha, Nebraska, to claim the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) championship title.
• Great Britain Issues Regional Stamps The United Kingdom releases commemorative postage stamps featuring regional designs for Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales, highlighting the diverse cultural identities within the nation.

Events in 1958

August 18, 1958: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 18, 1958

Newspapers from Aug. 18, 1958

August 18, 1958 was a Monday and it was the 230th day of the year 1958 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 18, 1958 can also be written as 8/18/1958 in the US and as 18/8/1958 in UK and Europe.

August 18, 1958 in August 1958 calendar

Famous people born on August 18, 1958:

• Madeleine Stowe

  Madeleine Stowe is a prominent American actress known for her compelling performances in critically acclaimed films like 'The Last of the...

• Dione Forti

  Dione Forti is a Brazilian professional astrologer with her own radio astrology program.

• Belinda Carlisle

  Belinda Carlisle is an American singer, songwriter, and musician best known as the lead vocalist of the popular 1980s pop band The Go-Go's.

• Didier Guy Auriol
• Reg E Cathey

Famous people born in 1958

Famous people born on August 18th

Famous people died on August 18, 1958:

• Ruggero Maineri
• Jérôme de Mayer
• Giuseppe Milani
• Fritz Arno Wagner

Famous people who died in 1958

Famous people who died on August 18th

August 18, 1958: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 18, 1958 was Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu (Volare) by Domenico Modugno, according to the music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.

1. Domenico Modugno - Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu (Volare)
2. The Elegants - Little Star
3. Jack Scott - My True Love
4. Ricky Nelson - Poor Little Fool
5. Perez Prado and His Orchestra - Patricia

August 18, 1958: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 18, 1958 was All I Have To Do Is Dream / Claudette by The Everly Brothers, according to the music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.

1. The Everly Brothers - All I Have To Do Is Dream / Claudette
2. The Kalin Twins - When
3. Elvis Presley - Hard Headed Woman
4. Dean Martin - Return To Me
5. Max Bygraves - Tulips From Amsterdam / You Need Hands

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 18th is Leo.

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

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August 18, 1958: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 18, 1958 is Dog and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 18, 1958 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 18, 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 August 18, 1958 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 30% full, rising at 10:13 am and setting at 10:29 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 30, 1958 while the next full moon would come on Aug 29, 1958.

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Your place in the Universe on August 18, 1958

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Someone born on August 18, 1958 is:

66 years 8 months old,

or 800 months and 26 days old,

or 3482 weeks and 2 days old,

or 24376 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 18, 1958?

There are 96 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 18th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 18, 1958?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 18, 1958.

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