What happened on Saturday February 22, 1958?

Here's what happened on February 22, 1958:

• Formation of United Arab Republic Following a plebiscite in both countries, Egypt and Syria officially joined to form the United Arab Republic, a significant political union in the Middle East that aimed to promote Arab nationalism and unity under President Gamal Abdel Nasser's leadership.
• Assassination Attempt on Ngô Đình Diệm South Vietnamese President Ngô Đình Diệm survived a communist shooting assassination attempt in Buôn Ma Thuột, highlighting the intense political tensions and ongoing conflict in Vietnam during the late 1950s.
• Michael Todd Fatal Air Crash Renowned film producer Michael Todd was tragically killed in a plane crash in New Mexico, cutting short the life of a prominent Hollywood personality known for his innovative film productions and marriage to actress Elizabeth Taylor.
• Indonesian Air Force Bombing The Indonesian air force conducted bombing operations in Padang, Sumatra, and Menado, Celebes, reflecting the internal military conflicts and regional tensions within Indonesia during this period.
• Jon Konrads World Record Achievement Australian swimmer Jon Konrads set an impressive six world records in just two days, demonstrating exceptional athletic performance and highlighting Australia's strong swimming culture in the late 1950s.
• Portotino Theater Performance The theatrical production Portotino closed after just three performances at the Adelphi Theater in New York City, likely indicating a less successful theatrical venture.

Events in 1958

February 22, 1958: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 22, 1958

Newspapers from Feb. 22, 1958

February 22, 1958 was a Saturday and it was the 53rd day of the year 1958 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 22, 1958 can also be written as 2/22/1958 in the US and as 22/2/1958 in UK and Europe.

February 22, 1958 in February 1958 calendar

Famous people born on February 22, 1958:

• Kyle MacLachlan in Yakima

  Acclaimed actor from Yakima, Washington, known for iconic roles in 'Blue Velvet', 'Dune', and 'Twin Peaks'.

• Dave Spitz

  Accomplished bass player and songwriter who performed with notable rock bands including Black Sabbath, White Lion, and Impellitteri.

• Thierry Redler

  French actor known for his work in television series and film directing, with a notable career in French media.

• Richard Greenberg

  Accomplished American playwright known for his significant contributions to contemporary theater.

Famous people born in 1958

Famous people born on February 22nd

Famous people died on February 22, 1958:

• Abul Kalam Azad

  Indian scholar and politician, indian minister of education (b. 1888).

• John W. Martin
• Mathurin Méheut

Famous people who died in 1958

Famous people who died on February 22nd

February 22, 1958: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 22, 1958 was At The Hop by Danny & The Juniors, according to the music chart for the week February 17th and February 23rd.

1. Danny & The Juniors - At The Hop
2. The Silhouettes - Get A Job
3. Elvis Presley - Don't
4. Royal Teens - Short Shorts
5. The Diamonds - The Stroll

February 22, 1958: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 22, 1958 was The Story Of My Life by Michael Holliday, according to the music chart for the week February 17th and February 23rd.

1. Michael Holliday - The Story Of My Life
2. Elvis Presley - Jailhouse Rock
3. Perry Como - Magic Moments
4. The Crickets - Oh Boy
5. Danny & The Juniors - At The Hop

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 22nd is Pisces.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 22, 1958: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 22, 1958 is Dog and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 22, 1958 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 22, 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 February 22, 1958 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 24% full, rising at 08:17 am and setting at 10:37 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on February 22, 1958

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Someone born on February 22, 1958 is:

67 years 2 months old,

or 806 months and 1 day old,

or 3504 weeks and 4 days old,

or 24532 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 22, 1958?

There are 305 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday February 22nd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 22, 1958?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 22, 1958.

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