What happened on Friday December 26, 1958?

Here's what happened on December 26, 1958:

• Jackie Wilson Dominates R&B Charts "Lonely Teardrops" by Jackie Wilson claimed the number 1 spot on the R&B music charts for the week of December 22-28, 1958. Wilson, a prominent rhythm and blues performer, was known for his powerful vocal style and dynamic performances.
• Jackie Wilson Dominates R&B Charts "Lonely Teardrops" by Jackie Wilson claimed the number 1 spot on the R&B music charts for the week of December 22-28, 1958. Wilson, a prominent rhythm and blues performer, was known for his powerful vocal style and dynamic performances.
• The Chipmunks Top US Music Charts "The Chipmunk Song" by The Chipmunks reached the number 1 position on the US music charts for the week of December 22-28, 1958. This novelty Christmas song, featuring the high-pitched animated characters, became a surprising hit during the holiday season.
• The Chipmunks Top US Music Charts "The Chipmunk Song" by The Chipmunks reached the number 1 position on the US music charts for the week of December 22-28, 1958. This novelty Christmas song, featuring the high-pitched animated characters, became a surprising hit during the holiday season.
• Conway Twitty Leads UK Charts "It's Only Make Believe" by Conway Twitty topped the UK music charts for the week of December 22-28, 1958. This rock and roll ballad showcased Twitty's emerging popularity in the late 1950s music scene.
• Conway Twitty Leads UK Charts "It's Only Make Believe" by Conway Twitty topped the UK music charts for the week of December 22-28, 1958. This rock and roll ballad showcased Twitty's emerging popularity in the late 1950s music scene.

Events in 1958

December 26, 1958: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 26, 1958

Newspapers from Dec. 26, 1958

December 26, 1958 was a Friday and it was the 360th day of the year 1958 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 26, 1958 can also be written as 12/26/1958 in the US and as 26/12/1958 in UK and Europe.

December 26, 1958 in December 1958 calendar

Famous people born on December 26, 1958:

• Adrian Newey

  Renowned Formula One car designer widely considered the most successful automotive engineer in motorsport history, responsible for multiple...

• Rickey Henderson

  Legendary Major League Baseball player considered the greatest leadoff hitter and base stealer in MLB history, inducted into the Baseball...

• Alannah Myles

  Canadian singer-songwriter best known for her hit song 'Black Velvet', which topped charts worldwide and won a Grammy Award.

• Valli (singer radio host)
• Angela Missoni

Famous people born in 1958

Famous people born on December 26th

Famous people died on December 26, 1958:

• Hereward Carrington
• Éva Gauthier

Famous people who died in 1958

Famous people who died on December 26th

December 26, 1958: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 26, 1958 was The Chipmunk Song by The Chipmunks, according to the music chart for the week December 22nd and December 28th.

1. The Chipmunks - The Chipmunk Song
2. The Platters - Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
3. The Teddy Bears - To Know Him, Is To Love Him
4. The Everly Brothers - Problems
5. The Kingston Trio - Tom Dooley

December 26, 1958: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 26, 1958 was It's Only Make Believe by Conway Twitty, according to the music chart for the week December 22nd and December 28th.

1. Conway Twitty - It's Only Make Believe
2. Lord Rockingham's XI - Hoots Mon
3. Lonnie Donegan - Tom Dooley
4. Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Starring Warren Covington - Tea For Two Cha Cha
5. Tommy Edwards - It's All In The Game

December 26, 1958: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 26, 1958 was Lonely Teardrops by Jackie Wilson, according to the music chart for the week December 22nd and December 28th.

1. Jackie Wilson - Lonely Teardrops
2. James Brown And The Famous Flames - Try Me
3. The Platters - Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
4. Clyde McPhatter - A Lover's Question
5. Dee Clark - Nobody But You

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 26th is Capricorn.

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December 26, 1958: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 26, 1958 is Dog and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 26, 1958 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 26, 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 December 26, 1958 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 05:30 pm and setting at 08:03 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 26, 1958 while the next full moon would come on Jan 24, 1959.

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Someone born on December 26, 1958 is:

66 years 4 months old,

or 796 months and 18 days old,

or 3463 weeks and 5 days old,

or 24246 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 26, 1958?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 26, 1958?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 26, 1958.

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