Tuesday October 21, 1958
US date format: 10/21/1958, UK date format: 21/10/1958
It was Tuesday, under the sign of Libra (see zodiac on October 21, 1958). The US president was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Famous people born on this day include Julio Médem and Gaétan Soucy.
In that special week of October people in US were listening to It's All In The Game by Tommy Edwards.
In UK Stupid Cupid / Carolina Moon by Connie Francis was in the top 5 hits.
Tarawa Beachhead, directed by Paul Wendkos, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1958
while The Best Of Everything by Rona Jaffe was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching Blue Peter.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
You can also have a look at the year 1958, at October 21 across the years or at October 1958 calendar.
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Historical Events
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Holidays
- R.C. saints - Saint Ursula and her 11 (or 11000) virgins; Saint Hilarion
- Republic of China - Overseas Chinese Day
- French Republican Calendar - Tonneau (Barrel) Day, thirtieth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
- In the comic novel Good Omens by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett, the Earth was born on this day in 4004 BC, within a quarter of an hour of 9 in the morning. This was supposedly because God liked to get things over with early.
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Events
- 1st women in English House of Lords
- The Life Peerages Act entitles women to sit in the British House of Lords for the first time. The Baronesses Swanborough (Stella Isaacs, Marchioness of Reading) and Wooton (Barbara Wooton) are the first to take their seats.
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Movies
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Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
Directed by: Richard Brooks
Starring: Elizabeth Taylor, Paul Newman, Burl Ives, Jack Carson
Country: United States of America
The Big Country
Directed by: William Wyler
Starring: Gregory Peck, Jean Simmons, Carroll Baker, Charlton Heston
Country: United States of America
The Last Hurrah
Directed by: John Ford
Starring: Spencer Tracy, Jeffrey Hunter, Dianne Foster, Pat O'Brien
Man of the West
Directed by: Anthony Mann
Starring: Gary Cooper, Julie London, Lee J. Cobb, Arthur O'Connell
Country: United States of America
Party Girl
Directed by: Nicholas Ray
Starring: Robert Taylor, Cyd Charisse, Lee J. Cobb, John Ireland
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Music charts
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TV Series
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Frontier Doctor
Starring: Rex Allen
Country: United States of America
The Texan
Starring: Rory Calhoun
Country: United States of America
Cimarron City
Starring: George Montgomery, John Smith, Audrey Totter, Dan Blocker
Country: United States of America
The Invisible Man
Directed by: Joseph Henson
Blue Peter
How old am I?
If October 21st, 1958 is your birthday find out how old you are in years, months, weeks and days and how long it takes for your next birthday.
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in October 1958?
- LIFE: Mamie Eisenhower
- Time: 90+ year old Amos Alonzo Stagg. Aging & activities
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.7586
Books
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The Best Of Everything
By: Rona Jaffe
When Rona Jaffe’s superb page-turner was first published in 1958, it changed contemporary fiction forever. Some readers were shocked, but millions more were electrified when they saw themselves reflected in its story
The Russian Revolution
By: Alan Moorehead
WW II's abrupt end brought us many gifts, none stranger than the papers of the German State. These were captured virtually complete, and to this day give up secrets.
The King Must Die
By: Mary Renault
The story of the mythical hero Theseus, slayer of monsters, abductor of princesses and king of Athens. He emerges from these pages as a clearly defined personality; brave, aggressive and quick.
War And Peace In The Space Age
By: James M. Gavin
General Gavin describes precisely the military scientific and technological goals we must achieve for our own defense by 1965.
Kids Say The Darndest Things!
By: Art Linkletter
Almost 50 years since its first printing, this famous collection of children's wisdom and witticisms is now back in print in a facsimile edition to entertain a whole new generation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on October 21, 1958?
On October 21, 1958 the day of the week was Tuesday.
What zodiac sign is October 21, 1958?
On October 21, 1958 the zodiac sign was Libra.
Who was the US President on October 21, 1958?
On October 21, 1958 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 21, 1958?
On October 21, 1958 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Which famous people are born on October 21, 1958?
On October 21, 1958 several famous people were born including, Julio Médem, Gaétan Soucy, Nancy Mangano.
What was the number one song in October 21, 1958?
The number one song in the week of October 21, 1958 was It's All In The Game by Tommy Edwards in US and Stupid Cupid / Carolina Moon by Connie Francis in UK.
What were the top hits on October 21, 1958?
The top hits on October 21, 1958 were It's All In The Game by Tommy Edwards, Rock-In Robin by Bobby Day, Topsy II by Cozy Cole in US and Stupid Cupid / Carolina Moon by Connie Francis, Volare by Dean Martin, Move It by Cliff Richard & The Drifters in UK.
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