What happened on Sunday August 31, 1958?

Here's what happened on August 31, 1958:

• Failed Assassination Attempt on Cambodian King A parcel bomb sent by Ngo Dinh Nhu, the younger brother and chief adviser of South Vietnamese President Ngo Dinh Diem, failed to assassinate King Norodom Sihanouk of Cambodia. This incident highlighted the political tensions and covert operations during the complex geopolitical landscape of Southeast Asia in the late 1950s.
• Edwin Moses Born Edwin C. Moses, a legendary track and field athlete renowned for his exceptional hurdling skills, was born. He would go on to win Olympic gold in 1984 and become one of the most dominant athletes in track and field history, revolutionizing the sport of hurdling with his unique technique and unprecedented success.
• Julie Brown Born Julie Brown, an American actress and comedian, was born on August 31, 1958. Known for her comedic roles and satirical performances, she would later become a notable figure in entertainment, particularly in comedy sketch shows and films.

Events in 1958

August 31, 1958: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 31, 1958

Newspapers from Aug. 31, 1958

August 31, 1958 was a Sunday and it was the 243rd day of the year 1958 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 31, 1958 can also be written as 8/31/1958 in the US and as 31/8/1958 in UK and Europe.

August 31, 1958 in August 1958 calendar

Famous people born on August 31, 1958:

• Serge Blanco

  Legendary French rugby union player known for his exceptional skills as a fullback, representing Biarritz Olympic team and the French...

• Éric Zemmour

  Controversial French journalist, writer, and political commentator known for his provocative and right-wing political views.

• Von Hayes

  Former US Congressman who specialized in economic policy and contributed to legislative discussions on financial matters.

• Fredrik Sjöberg

Famous people born in 1958

Famous people born on August 31st

Famous people died on August 31, 1958:

• Gayne Whitman

Famous people who died in 1958

Famous people who died on August 31st

August 31, 1958: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 31, 1958 was Little Star by The Elegants, according to the music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.

1. The Elegants - Little Star
2. Domenico Modugno - Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu (Volare)
3. The Everly Brothers - Bird Dog
4. Jimmy Clanton - Just A Dream
5. Jack Scott - My True Love

August 31, 1958: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 31, 1958 was All I Have To Do Is Dream / Claudette by The Everly Brothers, according to the music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.

1. The Everly Brothers - All I Have To Do Is Dream / Claudette
2. The Kalin Twins - When
3. Elvis Presley - Hard Headed Woman
4. Dean Martin - Return To Me
5. Max Bygraves - Tulips From Amsterdam / You Need Hands

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 31st is Virgo.

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

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August 31, 1958: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 31, 1958 is Dog and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 31, 1958 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 31, 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 August 31, 1958 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 90% full, rising at 08:31 pm and setting at 09:33 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 29, 1958 while the next full moon would come on Sep 27, 1958.

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Your place in the Universe on August 31, 1958

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Someone born on August 31, 1958 is:

66 years 8 months old,

or 800 months and 14 days old,

or 3480 weeks and 3 days old,

or 24363 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 31, 1958?

There are 109 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 31st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 31, 1958?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 31, 1958.

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