What happened on Friday October 24, 1958?

Here's what happened on October 24, 1958:

• USSR Provides Financial Support for Aswan Dam Construction The Soviet Union extended a significant financial loan of 400 million rubles to Egypt to support the construction of the Aswan High Dam, a critical infrastructure project that would transform Egypt's agricultural and economic landscape. This loan represented a strategic geopolitical move during the Cold War, demonstrating Soviet support for Egypt and its President Gamal Abdel Nasser's modernization efforts.

Events in 1958

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

Magazines from Oct. 24, 1958

Newspapers from Oct. 24, 1958

October 24, 1958 was a Friday and it was the 297th day of the year 1958 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 24, 1958 can also be written as 10/24/1958 in the US and as 24/10/1958 in UK and Europe.

October 24, 1958 in October 1958 calendar

Famous people born on October 24, 1958:

• Michael Eric Dyson

  Prominent African American author, professor, and social critic known for his influential writings on race, politics, and culture.

• Vincent Brooks

  United States Army general who served in significant military leadership roles, including command positions in critical strategic...

• Sarah Greene
• Herbert Diess
• Grigorij Rodčenkov

Famous people born in 1958

Famous people born on October 24th

Famous people died on October 24, 1958:

• G. E. Moore

  English philosopher and academic (b. 1873).

• Lionello Balestrieri
• Theodor Kröger
• George Edward Moore
• Ivan Semёnovič Nikitčenko

Famous people who died in 1958

Famous people who died on October 24th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 24, 1958 was It's All In The Game by Tommy Edwards, according to the music chart for the week October 20th and October 26th.

1. Tommy Edwards - It's All In The Game
2. Bobby Day - Rock-In Robin
3. Cozy Cole - Topsy II
4. The Everly Brothers - Bird Dog
5. Conway Twitty - It's Only Make Believe

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 24, 1958 was Stupid Cupid / Carolina Moon by Connie Francis, according to the music chart for the week October 20th and October 26th.

1. Connie Francis - Stupid Cupid / Carolina Moon
2. Dean Martin - Volare
3. Cliff Richard & The Drifters - Move It
4. Elvis Presley - King Creole
5. The Everly Brothers - Bird Dog

October 24, 1958: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 24, 1958 was Rock-in Robin by Bobby Day, according to the music chart for the week October 20th and October 26th.

1. Bobby Day - Rock-in Robin
2. Little Anthony And The Imperials - Tears On My Pillow
3. Tommy Edwards - It's All In The Game
4. Sam Cooke - Win Your Love For Me
5. Cozy Cole - Topsy II

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 24th is Scorpio.

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Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 24, 1958: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 24, 1958 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 24, 1958 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 04:37 pm and setting at 05:19 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 27, 1958 while the next full moon would come on Oct 27, 1958.

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Your place in the Universe on October 24, 1958

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Someone born on October 24, 1958 is:

66 years 6 months old,

or 798 months and 20 days old,

or 3472 weeks and 5 days old,

or 24309 days old,

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

There are 163 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 24th 2025.

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

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

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