What happened on Wednesday October 29, 1958?

Here's what happened on October 29, 1958:

• Pasternak Refuses Nobel Prize Soviet Russian author Boris Pasternak dramatically refuses the Nobel Prize for Literature under intense political pressure from the Soviet regime. His novel 'Dr. Zhivago', which was critical of the Soviet system, had already caused significant controversy, leading to his public rejection of the prestigious award to protect himself and his family from potential persecution.
• First Coronary Angiogram Performed Dr. F. Mason Sones becomes the pioneering physician to successfully perform the first coronary angiogram, a groundbreaking medical imaging technique that allows doctors to visualize the blood vessels of the heart. This procedure would revolutionize cardiovascular diagnostics and treatment, enabling more precise understanding of heart disease.

Events in 1958

October 29, 1958: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 29, 1958

Newspapers from Oct. 29, 1958

October 29, 1958 was a Wednesday and it was the 302nd day of the year 1958 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 29, 1958 can also be written as 10/29/1958 in the US and as 29/10/1958 in UK and Europe.

October 29, 1958 in October 1958 calendar

Famous people born on October 29, 1958:

• David Remnick

  Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, author, and editor of The New Yorker magazine since 1998, known for his insightful writing on politics...

• Tassadit Imache

Famous people born in 1958

Famous people born on October 29th

Famous people died on October 29, 1958:

• Zoë Akins

  American author, poet, and playwright (b. 1886).

Famous people who died in 1958

Famous people who died on October 29th

October 29, 1958: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 29, 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 29, 1958: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 29, 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 29, 1958: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 29, 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 29th is Scorpio.

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Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 29, 1958: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 29, 1958 is Dog and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 29, 1958 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 29, 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 29, 1958 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 06:22 pm and setting at 08:56 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on October 29, 1958

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Someone born on October 29, 1958 is:

66 years 6 months old,

or 798 months and 15 days old,

or 3472 weeks

or 24304 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 29, 1958?

There are 168 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 29th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 29, 1958?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 29, 1958.

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