What happened on Wednesday March 26, 1958?

Here's what happened on March 26, 1958:

• US Army Launches Explorer III Satellite The United States Army successfully launched Explorer III, marking a significant milestone in the early days of the Space Race and satellite technology.
• Detailed 30th Academy Awards Ceremony The 30th Academy Awards Ceremony took place, with 'The Bridge on the River Kwai' winning 7 awards, including the prestigious Academy Award for Best Picture.
• 30th Academy Awards Ceremony The 30th Academy Awards celebrated outstanding achievements in cinema, with 'Bridge on the River Kwai' winning Best Picture, Alec Guinness winning Best Actor, and Joanne Woodward winning Best Actress.
• African Regroupment Party Launched The African Regroupment Party (PRA) was officially established during a meeting in Paris, representing an important moment in African political organization and decolonization efforts.
• Death of Cricket Player Phil Mead Phil Mead, a notable English cricket player who scored 55,061 first-class runs between 1905 and 1936, passed away on this date.

Events in 1958

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

Magazines from Mar. 26, 1958

Newspapers from Mar. 26, 1958

March 26, 1958 was a Wednesday and it was the 85th day of the year 1958 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 26, 1958 can also be written as 3/26/1958 in the US and as 26/3/1958 in UK and Europe.

March 26, 1958 in March 1958 calendar

Famous people born on March 26, 1958:

• Elio de Angelis

  Renowned Italian Formula One racing driver known for his skill and tragic early death during a testing accident in 1986.

• Amy Pascal

  Prominent Hollywood film executive and producer, former chairperson of Sony Pictures Entertainment.

• Uwe Flesche

  German designer and fine artist with international exhibition experience, known for his perfectionism and dedication to art and...

• Susie Bright

  Influential writer, feminist, and sexuality activist known for her groundbreaking work in sexual politics.

• Oöphoi

Famous people born in 1958

Famous people born on March 26th

Famous people died on March 26, 1958:

• Phil Mead

  English footballer and cricketer (d. 1958).

• Carlo Centurione Scotto
• Erwin Kalser

Famous people who died in 1958

Famous people who died on March 26th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 26, 1958 was Tequila by The Champs, according to the music chart for the week March 24th and March 30th.

1. The Champs - Tequila
2. Chuck Berry - Sweet Little Sixteen
3. The Chordettes - Lollipop
4. Connie Francis - Who's Sorry Now
5. The Four Preps - 26 Miles (Santa Catalina)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 26, 1958 was Magic Moments by Perry Como, according to the music chart for the week March 24th and March 30th.

1. Perry Como - Magic Moments
2. Michael Holliday - The Story Of My Life
3. Elvis Presley - Jailhouse Rock
4. Elvis Presley - Don't
5. Danny & The Juniors - At The Hop

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 26th is Aries.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 26, 1958 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 37% full, rising at 09:23 am and setting at 12:10 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on March 26, 1958

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Someone born on March 26, 1958 is:

67 years 1 month old,

or 805 months and 17 days old,

or 3502 weeks and 6 days old,

or 24520 days old,

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

There are 317 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday March 26th 2026.

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

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

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