What happened on Friday May 23, 1958?

Here's what happened on May 23, 1958:

• Great Leap Forward Launched in China Mao Zedong initiates the 'Great Leap Forward' economic and social campaign, aiming to rapidly transform China from an agrarian economy to a socialist society through collectivization and industrialization. This massive socio-economic movement would ultimately lead to significant economic disruption and widespread famine.
• Explorer 1 Satellite Transmission Ends Explorer 1, the first successful U.S. satellite launched during the early Space Race, ceases transmission after its batteries are depleted. This marked the end of the satellite's operational mission, which had provided crucial scientific data about radiation in Earth's orbit.
• First Coin-Controlled Parking Meter Patented Carl Magee of Oklahoma receives a U.S. patent for the first coin-controlled parking meter, revolutionizing urban parking management and creating a new method for municipalities to regulate and generate revenue from street parking.

Events in 1958

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

Magazines from May. 23, 1958

Newspapers from May. 23, 1958

May 23, 1958 was a Friday and it was the 143rd day of the year 1958 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 23, 1958 can also be written as 5/23/1958 in the US and as 23/5/1958 in UK and Europe.

May 23, 1958 in May 1958 calendar

Famous people born on May 23, 1958:

• Drew Carey

  American comedian, actor, and writer best known for 'The Drew Carey Show' and hosting 'Whose Line Is It Anyway?'.

• Mitch Albom

  Renowned author and journalist best known for his inspirational books like 'Tuesdays with Morrie', which explore themes of life, love, and...

• Lea DeLaria

  Comedian and actress known for her groundbreaking role as Big Boo in the Netflix series 'Orange Is the New Black', a pioneering LGBTQ+...

Famous people born in 1958

Famous people born on May 23rd

Famous people died on May 23, 1958:

• Luciano Maugeri
• Rinaldo Nascimbene

Famous people who died in 1958

Famous people who died on May 23rd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 23, 1958 was All I Have To Do Is Dream by The Everly Brothers, according to the music chart for the week May 19th and May 25th.

1. The Everly Brothers - All I Have To Do Is Dream
2. David Seville - Witch Doctor
3. Elvis Presley - Wear My Ring Around Your Neck
4. The Platters - Twilight Time
5. Laurie London - He's Got The Whole World (In His Hands)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 23, 1958 was Who's Sorry Now by Connie Francis, according to the music chart for the week May 19th and May 25th.

1. Connie Francis - Who's Sorry Now
2. Marvin Rainwater - Whole Lotta Woman
3. Pat Boone - A Wonderful Time Up There
4. Elias & His Zig-Zag Jive Flutes - Tom Hark
5. The Mudlarks - Lollipop

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 23rd is Gemini.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 23, 1958 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 28% full, rising at 09:57 am and setting at 12:09 am.

The previous full moon was on May 03, 1958 while the next full moon would come on Jun 01, 1958.

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Your place in the Universe on May 23, 1958

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Someone born on May 23, 1958 is:

66 years 11 months old,

or 803 months and 10 days old,

or 3493 weeks and 1 day old,

or 24452 days old,

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

There are 20 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 23rd 2025.

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

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

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