What happened on Saturday May 24, 1958?

About May 24th, 1958, in brief:

  • Historical events: Cuban President Fulgencio Batista launched a major military offensive targeting Fidel Castro's revolutionary forces, marking a critical escalation in the Cuban Revolution. This military campaign represented a pivotal moment in the conflict that would ultimately lead to Castro's eventual triumph.
  • Day of the week: May 24th, 1958 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • #1 US song: All I Have To Do Is Dream by The Everly Brothers
  • #1 UK song: Who's Sorry Now by Connie Francis
  • Popular movie: Commandos directed by Armando Crispino

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May 24, 1958: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 24, 1958:

  • Batista's Military Offensive Against Castro Cuban President Fulgencio Batista launched a major military offensive targeting Fidel Castro's revolutionary forces, marking a critical escalation in the Cuban Revolution. This military campaign represented a pivotal moment in the conflict that would ultimately lead to Castro's eventual triumph.
  • United Press International Formation United Press International (UPI) was formed through a strategic merger of the United Press and the International News Service, creating a significant new media organization that would play a crucial role in global news reporting.
  • New Girl in Town Musical Closes Bob Merrill's acclaimed musical 'New Girl in Town,' starring Gwen Verdon and Thelma Ritter, concluded its successful Broadway run at the 46th St Theater after 432 performances. The production had previously won two Tony Awards, cementing its place in Broadway history.

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May 24, 1958: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was May 24, 1958?


May 24, 1958 was a Saturday and it was the 144th day of the year 1958 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 24, 1958 can also be written as 5/24/1958 in the US and as 24/5/1958 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 24, 1958?


Famous people born on May 24, 1958:

  • Chip Ganassi

    Chip Ganassi is a prominent American racing team owner and businessman who has achieved significant success in motorsports.

  • Raymond Buckey

    Raymond Buckey was a central figure in the infamous McMartin Preschool child abuse trial, one of the longest and most expensive criminal...

  • Mitch Albom

    Mitch Albom is a bestselling author, journalist, and broadcaster known for inspirational novels like 'Tuesdays with Morrie' and 'The Five...

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May 24, 1958: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 24, 1958:

  • Frank Rowe

    Australian public servant (b. 1895).

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May 24, 1958: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 24, 1958 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 19th and May 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

May 24, 1958: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 24, 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. - All I Have To Do Is Dream youtube
  2. - Witch Doctor youtube
  3. - Wear My Ring Around Your Neck youtube
  4. - Twilight Time youtube
  5. - He's Got The Whole World (In His Hands) youtube

May 24, 1958: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 24, 1958 was Who's Sorry Now by Connie Francis, according to the music chart for the week May 19th and May 25th.

  1. - Who's Sorry Now youtube
  2. - Whole Lotta Woman youtube
  3. - A Wonderful Time Up There youtube
  4. - Tom Hark youtube
  5. - Lollipop youtube
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May 24, 1958: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 24th 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 24, 1958: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 24, 1958 is Dog and the associated element is Earth.

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May 24, 1958: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 24, 1958 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 24, 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 24, 1958 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 39% full, rising at 11:02 am and setting at 12:46 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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How old is someone born on May 24, 1958?


Someone born on May 24, 1958 is:

66 years 11 months old,

or 803 months and 9 days old,

or 3493 weeks

or 24451 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 24, 1958?

There are 21 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 24th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 24, 1958?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 24, 1958.

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