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What happened on Wednesday, April 30, 1958?

About April 30th, 1958, in brief:

  • Historical events: On April 30, 1958, Ted Williams of the Boston Red Sox became the tenth Major League Baseball player to achieve 1,000 extra-base hits. He reached this milestone by hitting a home run off pitcher Ned Garver in the ninth inning of a game against the Kansas City Athletics at Fenway Park.
  • Day of the week: April 30th, 1958 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • #1 US song: Witch Doctor by David Seville
  • #1 UK song: Whole Lotta Woman by Marvin Rainwater
  • Popular movie: Auntie Mame directed by Morton DaCosta

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April 30, 1958: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 30, 1958:

  • Ted Williams reaches 1,000 extra-base hits milestone On April 30, 1958, Ted Williams of the Boston Red Sox became the tenth Major League Baseball player to achieve 1,000 extra-base hits. He reached this milestone by hitting a home run off pitcher Ned Garver in the ninth inning of a game against the Kansas City Athletics at Fenway Park. source: thisdayinbaseball.com
  • Television broadcasting begins in southern Russia On April 30, 1958, television broadcasting commenced in southern Russia, marking a significant expansion of the Soviet Union's television network. This development aimed to provide television access to a broader audience across the country. source: russianarchives.com

Events in 1958

April 30, 1958: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE Magazine

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What day of the week was April 30, 1958?


April 30, 1958 was a Wednesday and it was the 120th day of the year 1958 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 30, 1958 can also be written as 4/30/1958 in the US and as 30/4/1958 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on April 30, 1958?


Famous people born on April 30, 1958:

  • Michelle Pfeiffer
    Michelle Pfeiffer

    Acclaimed Hollywood actress known for her stunning performances in films like 'Scarface', 'Batman Returns', and 'Dangerous Minds', with...

  • Charles Berling
    Charles Berling

    Prominent French actor, screenwriter, and film director known for his versatile roles in French cinema and critically acclaimed...

  • James Hewitt
    James Hewitt

    Former British Army officer who became famous for his controversial alleged romantic relationship with Princess Diana in the 1990s, which...

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April 30, 1958: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 30, 1958:

  • Percy Nash
    Percy Nash
  • Carlo Lari
    Carlo Lari

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April 30, 1958: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 30, 1958 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 28th and May 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

April 30, 1958: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 30, 1958 was Witch Doctor by David Seville, according to the music chart for the week April 28th and May 4th.

  1. - Witch Doctor youtube
  2. - Twilight Time youtube
  3. - He's Got The Whole World (In His Hands) youtube
  4. - Wear My Ring Around Your Neck youtube
  5. - Tequila youtube

April 30, 1958: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 30, 1958 was Whole Lotta Woman by Marvin Rainwater, according to the music chart for the week April 28th and May 4th.

  1. - Whole Lotta Woman youtube
  2. - Magic Moments youtube
  3. - Swingin' Shepherd Blues youtube
  4. - Nairobi youtube
  5. - Maybe Baby youtube
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April 30, 1958: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 30th is Taurus.

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Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 30, 1958: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 30, 1958 is Dog and the associated element is Earth.

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April 30, 1958: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 30, 1958 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 30, 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 April 30, 1958 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 04:41 pm and setting at 04:34 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 04, 1958 while the next full moon would come on May 03, 1958.

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How old is someone born on April 30, 1958?


Someone born on April 30, 1958 is:

68 years 4 months old,

or 820 months and 17 days old,

or 3568 weeks

or 24976 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 30, 1958?

There are 226 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday April 30th 2027.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 30, 1958?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 30, 1958.

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Why 1958 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift


For someone born on April 30, 1958, a 1958 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.

The history attached to April 30, 1958 includes Ted Williams reaches 1,000 extra-base hits milestone, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.

The soundtrack around April 30, 1958 included “Witch Doctor” by David Seville, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.

Cinema from the world of April 30, 1958 included Auntie Mame, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.

April 30, 1958 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Michelle Pfeiffer, making the date feel connected to a wider story.

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The 1958 poster brings together verified books, songs, and movies, creating a personal digital keepsake for birthdays and milestone celebrations tied to April 30, 1958.

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