Friday February 28, 1958: on this day

February 28, 1958 was the 59th day of the year 1958, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Friday.

Is February 28, 1958 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on February 28, 1958, who was born and died on February 28, 1958, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 28, 1958, which were the most popular songs (ex. Get A Job by The Silhouettes), movies (e.g. Desire Under the Elms, directed by Delbert Mann), TV series (e.g. Pride And Prejudice) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 28th, 1958 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 28, 1958?


February 28, 1958 was a Friday and it was the 59th day of the year 1958 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 28, 1958 can also be written as 2/28/1958 in the US and as 28/2/1958 in UK and Europe.

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February 28, 1958: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 28, 1958:

  • A school bus in floyd county, kentucky hits a wrecker truck and plunges down an embankment into the rain-swollen levisa fork river. the driver and 26 children die in what remains the worst school bus accident in u.s. history.
  • One of the worst school bus accidents in u.s. history occurs at prestonburg, kentucky 29 are killed.

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February 28, 1958: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 28th is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 28, 1958: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 28, 1958 is Dog and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on February 28th, 1958 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 28, 1958: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 28, 1958 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 28, 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 February 28, 1958 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 74% full, rising at 12:22 pm and setting at 03:09 am.

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

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Who was born on February 28, 1958?


Famous people born on February 28, 1958:

  • Yasuo Kawaguchi

    A Japanese journalist and author who has written extensively on political and social issues.

  • Geary Jones

    Geary Jones is a respected politician who has focused on environmental conservation efforts.

  • David R. Ross

    Scottish historian and author (b. 1958).

  • Manuel Torres Félix

    Mexican criminal and narcotics trafficker (d. 2012).

  • Jeanne Mas

    French actress and singer-songwriter.

  • Jack Abramoff

    American politician and convict.

  • Christine Lathan-Brehmer

    In german democratic republic; 400 metre runner (olympics-gold-1976).

  • Corinne Flynn

    American homicide victim.

  • Mark Pavelich

    Nhl player (new york rangers).

  • Ginette Harrison

    British mountaineer (d. 1999).

  • Natalya Estemirova

    Russian activist and journalist (d. 2009).

  • Dean Crawford
  • Eduardo Blanco
  • Andre Hines
  • Jiří Kotrba
  • Christina Lathan
  • Evgenij Lipeev

Whose famous birthday is on February 28th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 28th:

  • Bernadette Peters
    Bernadette Peters

    American actress, singer, and dancer.

  • Natalia Vodianova
    Natalia Vodianova

    Model and actress from russia-french.

  • Gilbert Gottfried
    Gilbert Gottfried

    Gilbert gottfried is a comedian known for his distinctive voice and raunchy humor, as well as for his roles in movies like aladdin and...

  • Stephanie Beacham
    Stephanie Beacham

    Stephanie beacham is an english actress known for her roles in popular tv shows such as 'dynasty' and 'the colbys'.

  • Dorothy Stratten
    Dorothy Stratten

    Canadian model, playboy’s playmate of 1980 and star in three movies.

  • Mario Andretti
    Mario Andretti

    Aldo, an italian-american auto racing driver, is his twin brother.

  • Svetlana Alliluyeva
    Svetlana Alliluyeva

    Russian-american writer and educator (d.2011).

  • Rae Dawn Chong
    Rae Dawn Chong

    Canadian actress.

  • Mercedes Ruehl
    Mercedes Ruehl

    American actress.

  • Vincente Minnelli
    Vincente Minnelli

    American film director, died in los angeles at the age of 76 (b. 1903).

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February 28, 1958: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 66 years 1 month old,

or 793 months and 26 days old,

or 3451 weeks and 4 days old,

or 24161 days old,

if you were born on February 28, 1958.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 28, 1958?

There are 311 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday February 28th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 28, 1958?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 28, 1958.

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February 28, 1958: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 28, 1958:

  • Ellamay Wilcox

    Ellamay Wilcox was a prolific American poet known for her lyrical and introspective works.

  • Arkie Goodwin

    Arkie Goodwin was an American sculptor known for his public monuments and memorials.

  • Alberto Marcovecchio

What famous deaths happened on February 28th?

Famous deaths on February 28th:

  • George Kennedy
    George Kennedy

    George kennedy was an american actor known for his roles in cool hand luke, airport, and the naked gun series.

  • Ruby Keeler
    Ruby Keeler

    Canadian-american actress and dancer.

  • Mary Stuart
    Mary Stuart

    American actress and singer (b. 1926).

  • Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson
    Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson

    American actor (born in 1905).

  • Jim Thorpe
    Jim Thorpe

    American professional athlete who won awards for over seven events: the 100 meter dash and the 1500 meter run, as well as the broad jump,...

  • Anny Ondra
    Anny Ondra

    Actress (blackmail) dies at 83.

  • Henry Luce

    American publisher, born in china.

  • Dewell Hines

    Dewell Hines was a celebrated artist known for their unique and innovative artistic style.

  • Aleja Fernandez

    Aleja Fernandez was a renowned mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of abstract algebra and its applications in...

  • Owen Chamberlain

    American scientist who was awarded the nobel prize in physics on 10/26/1959 with dr.

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February 28, 1958: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 28, 1958:

  • Blessed Antonia of Florence (d. 1472)

Saints celebrated on February 28, 1958:

  • Saint Silvana
  • Saint Rufinus
  • Saint Oswald (d. 992)
  • Saint Romanus (died 463)
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February 28, 1958: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 28, 1958 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 24th and March 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 28, 1958: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 28, 1958 was Get A Job by The Silhouettes, according to the music chart for the week February 24th and March 2nd.

February 28, 1958: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 28, 1958 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 24th and March 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Get A Job
  2. - At The Hop
  3. - Don't
  4. - Short Shorts
  5. - Sugartime

February 28, 1958: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 28, 1958 was The Story Of My Life by Michael Holliday, according to the music chart for the week February 24th and March 2nd.

February 28, 1958: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 28, 1958 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 24th and March 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Story Of My Life
  2. - Jailhouse Rock
  3. - Magic Moments
  4. - Oh Boy
  5. - At The Hop

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February 28, 1958: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 28, 1958 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Desire Under the Elms

Desire Under the Elms

Release year: 1958

Directed by: Delbert Mann

Starring: Sophia Loren, Anthony Perkins, Burl Ives, Frank Overton

Neurose

Neurose

Release year: 1958

Directed by: Rolf Thiele

Starring: Amedeo Nazzari, Nadja Tiller, Peter Van Eyck

Country: Italy

Touch of Evil

Touch of Evil

Release year: 1958

Directed by: Orson Welles

Starring: Charlton Heston, Orson Welles, Janet Leigh, Joseph Calleia

Country: United States of America

Scampolo

Scampolo

Release year: 1958

Directed by: Alfred Weidenmann

Starring: Romy Schneider, Paul Hubschmid, Georg Thomalla, Eva Maria Meineke

Paris Holiday

Paris Holiday

Release year: 1958

Directed by: Gerd Oswald

Starring: Bob Hope, Fernandel, Anita Ekberg, Martha Hyer

February 28, 1958: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 28, 1958 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Pride and Prejudice

Pride and Prejudice

Release year: 1958

Directed by: Joe Wright

The Black Arrow

The Black Arrow

Release year: 1958

Directed by: Gordon Douglas

Kitty Foyle

Kitty Foyle

Release year: 1958

Directed by: Sam Wood

La belle équipe

La belle équipe

Release year: 1958

Zwischen Frühstück und Gänsebraten

Zwischen Frühstück und Gänsebraten

Release year: 1957

February 28, 1958: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 28, 1958 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Anatomy of a Murder by Robert Traver

Anatomy of a Murder

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Robert Traver's Anatomy of a Murder was first published by St. Martin's 1958. It quickly became America's number-one bestseller and was later made into the classic Otto Preminger film.

The Capitalist Manifesto by Louis O. Kelso and Mortimer J. Adler

The Capitalist Manifesto

By:

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The Roots Of Heaven by Romain Gary

The Roots Of Heaven

By:

Romain Gary's The Roots of Heaven

A Death In The Family by James Agee

A Death In The Family

By:

This classic American novel is being republished to commemorate the 100th anniversary James Agee's birthday. Published in 1957, just two years after the death of its author, A Death in the Family was published.

Be My Guest by Conrad Hilton

Be My Guest

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Be my guest

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Who was the US President on February 28, 1958?

On February 28, 1958 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 28, 1958?

On February 28, 1958 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on February 28, 1958?

On February 28, 1958 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about February 28th?

February 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th day of the month of February. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on February 28th, such as:

  • 2019 - 28 february 2019, mogadishu bombings: 29 were killed in three bomb blasts and a siege that lasted until march 1.
  • 2018 - Kivu conflict: 23 people have been killed in clashes between militias within the rutshuru territory, north kivu, dr congo. since february 25, violence has rekindled.
  • 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). twelve afghan national police officers are killed in an "infiltration attack" by taliban in the southern helmand province.

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What happened in 1958?

1958 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Referendum allows city to sell Chavez Ravine to the Dodgers
  • French Premier De Gaulle arrives in Algiers
  • San Francisco Giants Hank Sauer and B Schmidt are 2nd to hit consecutive pinch HRs

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What was the calendar for February 1958?

February 1958 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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