What happened on Monday July 28, 1958?

Here's what happened on July 28, 1958:

• NASA Established by Presidential Act On July 28, 1958, U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the National Aeronautics and Space Act, officially creating NASA. This landmark legislation established the United States' premier space agency, marking a pivotal moment in the Space Race and setting the stage for future space exploration, including the historic moon landing.
• Terry Fox: Canadian Hero and Cancer Activist Terry Fox, a remarkable Canadian athlete and cancer activist, was born on this date. Despite losing his right leg to cancer, he embarked on the legendary 'Marathon of Hope' in 1980, running across Canada to raise awareness and funds for cancer research. His incredible journey and resilience inspired millions before his untimely death in 1981.
• Baltimore Colts NFL Championship Victory The Baltimore Colts secured the NFL championship on this date, demonstrating their prowess in professional American football during the late 1950s.

Events in 1958

July 28, 1958: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 28, 1958

Newspapers from Jul. 28, 1958

July 28, 1958 was a Monday and it was the 209th day of the year 1958 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 28, 1958 can also be written as 7/28/1958 in the US and as 28/7/1958 in UK and Europe.

July 28, 1958 in July 1958 calendar

Famous people born on July 28, 1958:

• Terry Fox

  Canadian athlete and cancer research activist who ran across Canada with a prosthetic leg to raise awareness and funds for cancer research,...

Famous people born in 1958

Famous people born on July 28th

Famous people died on July 28, 1958:

• Egidio Boninsegna
• Alberto Legnani
• Kasimir von Lütgendorf

Famous people who died in 1958

Famous people who died on July 28th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 28, 1958 was Patricia by Perez Prado and His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week July 28th and August 3rd.

1. Perez Prado and His Orchestra - Patricia
2. Ricky Nelson - Poor Little Fool
3. Elvis Presley - Hard Headed Woman
4. Bobby Darin - Splish Splash
5. The Coasters - Yakety Yak

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 28, 1958 was All I Have To Do Is Dream / Claudette by The Everly Brothers, according to the music chart for the week July 28th and August 3rd.

1. The Everly Brothers - All I Have To Do Is Dream / Claudette
2. Vic Damone - On The Street Where You Live
3. The Four Preps - Big Man
4. Max Bygraves - Tulips From Amsterdam / You Need Hands
5. The Platters - Twilight Time

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 28th is Leo.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 28, 1958 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 28, 1958 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 06:34 pm and setting at 04:49 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 01, 1958 while the next full moon would come on Jul 30, 1958.

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Your place in the Universe on July 28, 1958

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Someone born on July 28, 1958 is:

66 years 8 months old,

or 800 months and 26 days old,

or 3482 weeks and 2 days old,

or 24376 days old,

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

There are 96 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday July 28th 2025.

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

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

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