What happened on Thursday June 26, 1958?

Here's what happened on June 26, 1958:

• Indonesian Army Recaptures Manado The Indonesian Army successfully recaptured the city of Manado, the capital of a rebel government in North Sulawesi province. This military action was part of the broader Indonesian political conflicts and territorial disputes of the late 1950s.
• Vanguard SLV-2 Launch Failure The United States attempted to launch the Vanguard SLV-2 satellite into Earth orbit, but the mission failed. This unsuccessful launch was part of the early Space Race efforts during the Cold War period, highlighting the technological challenges of space exploration in the late 1950s.
• Mackinac Straits Bridge Dedication Ceremony The Mackinac Straits Bridge in Michigan was officially dedicated, connecting the state's upper and lower peninsulas. This engineering marvel was a significant infrastructure project that dramatically improved transportation and connectivity in the region.
• Gaston Eyskens Becomes Premier of Belgium Gaston Eyskens was appointed as the Prime Minister of Belgium, marking a significant moment in the country's post-World War II political landscape. Eyskens would go on to serve multiple terms and play a crucial role in Belgian politics during the late 1950s and early 1960s.
• Death of Andrija Štampar, Croatian Physician and UN Diplomat Andrija Štampar, a prominent Croatian physician and distinguished United Nations diplomat, passed away. Known for his significant contributions to public health and international diplomacy, Štampar was a pioneering figure in global health policy and social medicine.

Events in 1958

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

Magazines from Jun. 26, 1958

Newspapers from Jun. 26, 1958

June 26, 1958 was a Thursday and it was the 177th day of the year 1958 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 26, 1958 can also be written as 6/26/1958 in the US and as 26/6/1958 in UK and Europe.

June 26, 1958 in June 1958 calendar

Famous people born on June 26, 1958:

• Glen Stewart Godwin

  Notorious criminal wanted by the FBI for serious criminal activities, including murder and potentially multiple violent offenses.

• Virginia (Usa)
• Jonathan Bate
• Paweł Edelman
• Pablo Diaz

Famous people born in 1958

Famous people born on June 26th

Famous people died on June 26, 1958:

• George Orton

  Canadian hurdler and runner (d. 1958).

• Andrija Štampar

  Croatian scholar and physician (d. 1958).

Famous people who died in 1958

Famous people who died on June 26th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 26, 1958 was The Purple People Eater by Sheb Wooley, according to the music chart for the week June 23rd and June 29th.

1. Sheb Wooley - The Purple People Eater
2. The Everly Brothers - All I Have To Do Is Dream
3. The Coasters - Yakety Yak
4. David Seville - Witch Doctor
5. Jimmie Rodgers - Secretly

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 26, 1958 was Who's Sorry Now by Connie Francis, according to the music chart for the week June 23rd and June 29th.

1. Connie Francis - Who's Sorry Now
2. Vic Damone - On The Street Where You Live
3. Elias & His Zig-Zag Jive Flutes - Tom Hark
4. The Everly Brothers - All I Have To Do Is Dream / Claudette
5. Max Bygraves - Tulips From Amsterdam / You Need Hands

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 26th is Cancer.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 26, 1958 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 26, 1958 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 80% full, rising at 03:42 pm and setting at 02:27 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on June 26, 1958

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Someone born on June 26, 1958 is:

66 years 10 months old,

or 802 months and 18 days old,

or 3489 weeks and 6 days old,

or 24429 days old,

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

There are 43 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday June 26th 2025.

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

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

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