What happened on Sunday January 26, 1958?

Here's what happened on January 26, 1958:

• Nankai Maru Ferry Disaster A tragic maritime accident occurs when the Japanese ferry Nankai Maru capsizes off southern Awaji Island, resulting in the loss of 167 lives.
• Leadership Change in Israeli Defense Ministry H. Laskow replaces Moshe Dayan as the Israeli Minister of Defense, marking a significant transition in Israel's military leadership during the late 1950s.
• Television Host Transition Jack Smith takes over as the new host of the popular television show 'You Asked for It', replacing Art Baker.
• LPGA Golf Tournament Victory Marlene Hagge wins the LPGA Lake Worth Open Golf Invitational, showcasing her skill in professional women's golf.

Events in 1958

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

Magazines from Jan. 26, 1958

Newspapers from Jan. 26, 1958

January 26, 1958 was a Sunday and it was the 26th day of the year 1958 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 26, 1958 can also be written as 1/26/1958 in the US and as 26/1/1958 in UK and Europe.

January 26, 1958 in January 1958 calendar

Famous people born on January 26, 1958:

• Ellen DeGeneres

  Ellen DeGeneres is a renowned comedian, television host, and LGBTQ+ rights advocate who hosted the immensely popular 'The Ellen DeGeneres...

• Anita Baker

  Anita Baker is a Grammy Award-winning R&B singer known for her smooth, soulful voice and hit songs like 'Sweet Love' and 'Giving You the...

• Norman Hassan

  Norman Hassan is a musician and founding member of the British reggae band UB40, known for their hit songs like 'Red Red Wine'.

• Salvador Sánchez

  Salvador Sánchez was a talented Mexican boxer who tragically died young in 1982.

• Philippe Faucon
• Gian Piero Gasperini
• Ivan Zazzaroni
• Xavier Becerra
• Vincenzo La Scola
• Edgardo Bauza
• Moussa Sene Absa

Famous people born in 1958

Famous people born on January 26th

Famous people died on January 26, 1958:

• Gennaro Pasquariello

Famous people who died in 1958

Famous people who died on January 26th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 26, 1958 was At The Hop by Danny & The Juniors, according to the music chart for the week January 20th and January 26th.

1. Danny & The Juniors - At The Hop
2. Jerry Lee Lewis - Great Balls Of Fire
3. Pat Boone - April Love
4. Buddy Holly - Peggy Sue
5. Ricky Nelson - Stood Up

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 26, 1958 was Great Balls Of Fire by Jerry Lee Lewis, according to the music chart for the week January 20th and January 26th.

1. Jerry Lee Lewis - Great Balls Of Fire
2. Johnny Otis & His Orchestra With Marie Adams - Ma He's Making Eyes At Me
3. Frank Sinatra - All The Way / Chicago
4. Malcolm Vaughan - My Special Angel
5. The Everly Brothers - Wake Up Little Susie

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 26th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 26, 1958 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 26, 1958 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 41% full, rising at 10:15 am and setting at 11:49 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 05, 1958 while the next full moon would come on Feb 04, 1958.

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Your place in the Universe on January 26, 1958

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Someone born on January 26, 1958 is:

67 years 2 months old,

or 806 months and 28 days old,

or 3508 weeks and 3 days old,

or 24559 days old,

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

There are 278 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday January 26th 2026.

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

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

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