What happened on Wednesday March 19, 1958?

Here's what happened on March 19, 1958:

• Deadly New York Loft Building Fire A catastrophic fire erupted in a loft building in New York City on March 19, 1958, resulting in the tragic loss of 24 human lives and highlighting the critical need for improved fire safety regulations.
• Britain's First Planetarium Opens in London On March 19, 1958, Britain's inaugural planetarium was inaugurated at the iconic Madame Tussaud's wax museum in London, marking a significant milestone in scientific education and public astronomical engagement.
• Garfield Sobers' Cricket Century Achievement Cricket legend Garfield Sobers achieved a remarkable feat on March 19, 1958, by scoring a century in each innings during a match between West Indies and Pakistan, demonstrating extraordinary batting prowess.
• Vernon Ransford, Australian Cricket Player, Passes Away Vernon Ransford, a notable Australian cricket player who represented his country in 20 Test matches and accumulated 1,211 runs, died on March 19, 1958, leaving behind a legacy in the sport.

Events in 1958

March 19, 1958: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Mar. 19, 1958

Newspapers from Mar. 19, 1958

March 19, 1958 was a Wednesday and it was the 78th day of the year 1958 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 19, 1958 can also be written as 3/19/1958 in the US and as 19/3/1958 in UK and Europe.

March 19, 1958 in March 1958 calendar

Famous people born on March 19, 1958:

• Andy Reid

  Renowned NFL head coach who led the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs, winning Super Bowl LIV in 2020.

Famous people born in 1958

Famous people born on March 19th

Famous people died on March 19, 1958:

• Hellmer Hermandsen

Famous people who died in 1958

Famous people who died on March 19th

March 19, 1958: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 19, 1958 was Tequila by The Champs, according to the music chart for the week March 17th and March 23rd.

1. The Champs - Tequila
2. Chuck Berry - Sweet Little Sixteen
3. Elvis Presley - Don't
4. The Four Preps - 26 Miles (Santa Catalina)
5. The Crescendos - Oh Julie

March 19, 1958: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 19, 1958 was Magic Moments by Perry Como, according to the music chart for the week March 17th and March 23rd.

1. Perry Como - Magic Moments
2. Michael Holliday - The Story Of My Life
3. Elvis Presley - Jailhouse Rock
4. Elvis Presley - Don't
5. Danny & The Juniors - At The Hop

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 19th is Pisces.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 19, 1958: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 19, 1958 is Dog and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 19, 1958 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 19, 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 March 19, 1958 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:24 am and setting at 06:37 pm.

The previous full moon was on Mar 05, 1958 while the next full moon would come on Apr 04, 1958.

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Your place in the Universe on March 19, 1958

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Someone born on March 19, 1958 is:

67 years 1 month old,

or 805 months and 24 days old,

or 3503 weeks and 6 days old,

or 24527 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 19, 1958?

There are 310 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday March 19th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 19, 1958?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on March 19, 1958.

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