What happened on Monday October 27, 1958?

Here's what happened on October 27, 1958:

• Boris Pasternak Nobel Prize Boris Pasternak was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature, but was forced to reject it due to intense pressure and opposition from the Soviet government, highlighting the cultural suppression of the era.
• Pakistan Presidential Transition General Ayub Khan succeeds Iskander Mirza as President of Pakistan through a military coup, marking a significant political shift in the country's early governance.
• Simon Le Bon Birth Simon Le Bon, lead singer of the iconic new wave band Duran Duran, known for hits like 'Hungry Like the Wolf', is born.
• WEDU TV Channel Launch WEDU TV channel 3 begins broadcasting in Tampa-St. Petersburg, Florida, as a PBS affiliate, expanding public television access in the region.
• Hazell Dean Birth Hazell Dean, a pop singer known for her hit 'Always Doesn't Mean Forever', is born.

Events in 1958

October 27, 1958: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 27, 1958

Newspapers from Oct. 27, 1958

October 27, 1958 was a Monday and it was the 300th day of the year 1958 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 27, 1958 can also be written as 10/27/1958 in the US and as 27/10/1958 in UK and Europe.

October 27, 1958 in October 1958 calendar

Famous people born on October 27, 1958:

• Simon Le Bon

  Iconic lead singer of the legendary new wave band Duran Duran, who has been a prominent figure in the music industry since the late 1970s.

• Manu Katché

  Renowned French jazz-rock drummer and musician of Ivorian descent, known for his versatile musical style and collaborations with numerous...

• Rita Wilson

  American actress, producer, and singer, known for her roles in films and her marriage to actor Tom Hanks.

Famous people born in 1958

Famous people born on October 27th

Famous people died on October 27, 1958:

• Gian Giuseppe Durini
• Geerten Gossaert
• Gustav Gräser
• Joseph Klausner
• Edoardo Monti
• Marshall Neilan
• Walter von Molo

Famous people who died in 1958

Famous people who died on October 27th

October 27, 1958: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 27, 1958 was It's All In The Game by Tommy Edwards, according to the music chart for the week October 27th and November 2nd.

1. Tommy Edwards - It's All In The Game
2. Conway Twitty - It's Only Make Believe
3. The Kingston Trio - Tom Dooley
4. Cozy Cole - Topsy II
5. Bobby Day - Rock-In Robin

October 27, 1958: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 27, 1958 was Stupid Cupid / Carolina Moon by Connie Francis, according to the music chart for the week October 27th and November 2nd.

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 27, 1958: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 27, 1958 was Topsy II by Cozy Cole, according to the music chart for the week October 27th and November 2nd.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 27th is Scorpio.

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October 27, 1958: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 27, 1958 is Dog and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 27, 1958 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 27, 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 27, 1958 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 05:08 pm and setting at 07:08 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 27, 1958 while the next full moon would come on Nov 26, 1958.

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Your place in the Universe on October 27, 1958

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Someone born on October 27, 1958 is:

66 years 7 months old,

or 799 months and 10 days old,

or 3475 weeks and 4 days old,

or 24329 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 27, 1958?

There are 143 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday October 27th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 27, 1958?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 27, 1958.

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