What happened on Monday June 23, 1958?

Here's what happened on June 23, 1958:

• Deadly Fireworks Market Explosion in Brazil A catastrophic explosion at an outdoor market in Santo Amaro, Brazil, resulted in nearly 100 fatalities when two fireworks stands detonated, causing massive destruction and loss of life. The incident highlighted significant safety concerns in public market spaces and fireworks handling.
• Dutch Reformed Church Allows Women Ministers In a landmark decision, the Dutch Reformed Church officially approved the ordination of women as ministers, marking a significant progressive step in religious gender equality and representation within the Protestant Christian denomination.
• Establishment of Praemium Erasmianum Foundation The Praemium Erasmianum Foundation was established in the Netherlands, dedicated to recognizing and supporting outstanding achievements in culture, society, and science. The Erasmus Prize is an annual prestigious award that honors individuals who have made significant contributions to European culture, humanities, or social sciences.

Events in 1958

June 23, 1958: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jun. 23, 1958

Newspapers from Jun. 23, 1958

June 23, 1958 was a Monday and it was the 174th day of the year 1958 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 23, 1958 can also be written as 6/23/1958 in the US and as 23/6/1958 in UK and Europe.

June 23, 1958 in June 1958 calendar

Famous people born on June 23, 1958:

• Bruce Campbell

  Cult actor famous for his iconic role as Ash Williams in the 'Evil Dead' horror-comedy film series.

• Richard Descoings

  Prominent French academic administrator who led Sciences Po, a prestigious French higher education institution known for training political...

Famous people born in 1958

Famous people born on June 23rd

Famous people died on June 23, 1958:

• Armas Järnefelt
• Cândido de Oliveira
• Friedrich Tessmann

Famous people who died in 1958

Famous people who died on June 23rd

June 23, 1958: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 23, 1958 was The Purple People Eater by Sheb Wooley, according to the music chart for the week June 23rd and June 29th.

1. Sheb Wooley - The Purple People Eater
2. The Everly Brothers - All I Have To Do Is Dream
3. The Coasters - Yakety Yak
4. David Seville - Witch Doctor
5. Jimmie Rodgers - Secretly

June 23, 1958: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 23, 1958 was Who's Sorry Now by Connie Francis, according to the music chart for the week June 23rd and June 29th.

1. Connie Francis - Who's Sorry Now
2. Vic Damone - On The Street Where You Live
3. Elias & His Zig-Zag Jive Flutes - Tom Hark
4. The Everly Brothers - All I Have To Do Is Dream / Claudette
5. Max Bygraves - Tulips From Amsterdam / You Need Hands

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 23rd is Cancer.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 23, 1958: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 23, 1958 is Dog and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 23, 1958 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 23, 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 June 23, 1958 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 47% full, rising at 12:16 pm and setting at 12:34 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 01, 1958 while the next full moon would come on Jul 01, 1958.

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Your place in the Universe on June 23, 1958

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Someone born on June 23, 1958 is:

66 years 10 months old,

or 802 months and 21 days old,

or 3490 weeks and 2 days old,

or 24432 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 23, 1958?

There are 40 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday June 23rd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 23, 1958?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on June 23, 1958.

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