Wednesday December 31, 1958: on this day

December 31, 1958 was the 365th day of the year 1958, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is December 31, 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 December 31, 1958, who was born and died on December 31, 1958, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 31, 1958, which were the most popular songs (ex. At The Hop by Danny & The Juniors), movies (e.g. Neurose, directed by Rolf Thiele), TV series books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 31st, 1958 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 31, 1958?


December 31, 1958 was a Wednesday and it was the 365th day of the year 1958 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 31, 1958 can also be written as 12/31/1958 in the US and as 31/12/1958 in UK and Europe.

December 31, 1958 in December 1958 calendar

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December 31, 1958: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 31, 1958:

  • Cubans dictator batista flees
  • International geophyscial year ends
  • 47th davis cup: usa beats australia in brisbane (3-2).
  • Willie shoemaker becomes first jockey to win national riding championship four times.
  • Tallies reveal that, for the first time, the total of passengers carried by air this year exceeds the total carried by sea in transatlantic service.
  • Nikita khrushchev orders western allies to evacuate west berlin within 6 months but backs down in the face of the allies' unity.
  • Usa, ussr and great britain agree to stop testing atomic bombs for 3 years.
  • During the international geophysical year, earth's magnetosphere is discovered.
  • The last legal female genital cutting occurs in the united states.
  • Denatonium, the bitterest substance known, is discovered. it is used as an aversive agent in products such as bleach to reduce the risk of children drinking them.
  • The jim henson company is founded.
  • Instant noodles go on sale for the first time.
  • The japanese 10 yen coin ceases having serrated edges after a 5-year period beginning in 1953. all 10 yen coins since have smooth edges.
  • The british rally championship begins its first year.
  • The amirkabir university of technology is founded in tehran.
  • The university of new orleans established
  • Illinois observes the centennial of the lincoln-douglas debates.
  • Sicilian writer giuseppe tomasi di lampedusa's novel ''il gattopardo'' is published posthumously.
  • Welsh cultural critic raymond williams publishes ''culture and society''.
  • Based on birth rates (per 1,000 population), the post-war baby boom ends in the united states as an 11-year decline in the birth rate begins (the longest on record in that country).
  • The professional bowlers tour is established at its headquarters in seattle, wa.

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December 31, 1958: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 31st is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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

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

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Discover the planets positions on December 31st, 1958 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 31, 1958: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 31, 1958 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 31, 1958 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 58% full, rising at 09:39 pm and setting at 11:06 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 26, 1958 while the next full moon would come on Jan 24, 1959.

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Who was born on December 31, 1958?


Famous people born on December 31, 1958:

  • Bebe Neuwirth
    Bebe Neuwirth

    American singer, actress, and dancer.

  • Geoff Marsh

    Australian cricketer and coach.

  • Helene Halphen

    French magistrate, noted family, adopted daughter of a psychiatrist mother and a doctor father.

  • Giancarlo Muratori
  • Emanuele Zinato
  • Renata Hönisch
  • Tomomi Mochizuki
  • Mario Mazzone

Whose famous birthday is on December 31st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 31st:

  • Anthony Hopkins
    Anthony Hopkins

    Welch is an actor from england who is an exceptional international player in tv and films.

  • Tim Matheson
    Tim Matheson

    American actor, tv and film star.

  • Val Kilmer
    Val Kilmer

    American actor, writer and musician.

  • John Denver
    John Denver

    American folk singer, recording artist and club performer.

  • Ben Kingsley
    Ben Kingsley

    An english actor.

  • Sarah Miles
    Sarah Miles

    British actress, first recognized in u.s.

  • Joey McIntyre
    Joey McIntyre

    American musician, most famous for being the cupid-faced child of "new kids on the block".

  • Joe Dallesandro
    Joe Dallesandro

    American actor, model, and 'warhol star.

  • Barbara Carrera
    Barbara Carrera

    Nicaraguan model and actress.

  • Jane Badler
    Jane Badler

    American singer and actress.

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December 31, 1958: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 65 years 2 months old,

or 782 months and 29 days old,

or 3404 weeks and 2 days old,

or 23830 days old,

if you were born on December 31, 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 December 31, 1958?

There are 277 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 31st 2024.

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

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

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December 31, 1958: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 31, 1958:

  • Charles Rubens

    A French novelist known for his novels exploring the human condition and social issues.

  • Estellar Canziani

    Estellar Canziani was an Italian poet known for her lyrical and introspective works.

  • Alfonsa Borras

    Alfonsa Borras was a Spanish painter known for her vibrant and expressive landscapes.

  • Orilla Fitch

    Orilla Fitch was an American painter known for her landscape and still life paintings.

  • Thirza Bruncken

    Thirza Bruncken was a Dutch painter known for her landscape and still life paintings.

  • Celise Bouvard

    Celise Bouvard was a French painter known for her impressionist landscapes and still life paintings.

  • Gustav Hermann Unger

    Composer dies at 72.

What famous deaths happened on December 31st?

Famous deaths on December 31st:

  • Betty White
    Betty White

    American actress.

  • James Avery
    James Avery

    James avery was an american actor best known for his role as uncle phil on the tv show the fresh prince of bel-air.

  • Wayne Rogers
    Wayne Rogers

    Wayne rogers was an american actor best known for his role as trapper john mcintyre in the tv series m*a*s*h.

  • Woody Strode
    Woody Strode

    Former professional football player turned actor, appeared in films like 'Spartacus' and 'Once Upon a Time in the West'.

  • Billie Dove
    Billie Dove

    American actress (born in 1903).

  • Wesley Addy
    Wesley Addy

    Omaha, nebraska -- actor (bostonians, loving).

  • Edward Herrmann
    Edward Herrmann

    American actor (d. 2014).

  • Kader Khan
    Kader Khan

    Indian actor (b. 1937).

  • William Christopher
    William Christopher

    American actor and singer (d. 2016).

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December 31, 1958: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 31, 1958:

  • New Year's Eve on the Gregorian Calendar.
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December 31, 1958: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 31, 1958 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 29th and January 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 31, 1958 was At The Hop by Danny & The Juniors, according to the music chart for the week December 29th and January 4th.

December 31, 1958: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 31, 1958 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 29th and January 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - At The Hop
  2. - April Love
  3. - Peggy Sue
  4. - Great Balls Of Fire
  5. - Raunchy

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

The number 1 song in the UK on December 31, 1958 was It's Only Make Believe by Conway Twitty, according to the music chart for the week December 29th and January 4th.

December 31, 1958: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 31, 1958 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 29th and January 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - It's Only Make Believe
  2. - Great Balls Of Fire
  3. - Hoots Mon
  4. - Ma He's Making Eyes At Me
  5. - Tom Dooley

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December 31, 1958: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 31, 1958 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Neurose

Neurose

Release year: 1958

Directed by: Rolf Thiele

Starring: Amedeo Nazzari, Nadja Tiller, Peter Van Eyck

Country: Italy

I soliti ignoti

I soliti ignoti

Release year: 1958

Directed by: Mario Monicelli

Starring: Vittorio Gassman, Marcello Mastroianni, Renato Salvatori, Totò , Carla Gravina, Claudia Cardinale, Tiberio Murgia, Carlo Pisacane, Memmo Carotenuto, Lella Fabrizi, Gustavo Serena, Gina Rovere

Country: Italy

La tempesta

La tempesta

Release year: 1958

Directed by: Alberto Lattuada

Starring: Vittorio Gassman, Silvana Mangano, Fulvia Franco, Claudio Gora, Van Heflin, Cristina Gaioni, Agnes Moorehead, Viveca Lindfors, Guido Celano, Aldo Silvani, Finlay Currie, Oskar Homolka

Country: Italy

Peccatori in blue jeans

Peccatori in blue jeans

Release year: 1958

Directed by: Marcel Carné

Starring: Jean-Paul Belmondo, Pascale Petit, Laurent Terzieff, Jacques Charrier, Roland Lesaffre, Denise Vernac

Country: Italy

Nella città l'inferno

Nella città l'inferno

Release year: 1958

Directed by: Renato Castellani

Starring: Alberto Sordi, Renato Salvatori, Anna Magnani, Giulietta Masina, Gina Rovere, Myriam Bru, Saro Urzì, Sergio Fantoni, Cristina Gaioni, Pia Velsi, Umberto Spadaro, Anita Durante

Country: Italy

December 31, 1958: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 31, 1958 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

On The Beach by Nevil Shute

On The Beach

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Nevil Shute's most important novel, which was a bestseller for decades after it was published in 1957, is an unforgettable vision about a post-apocalyptic future. The few survivors left in Australia are now waiting for the radioactive cloud to pass …

Please Don'T Eat The Daisies by Jean Kerr

Please Don'T Eat The Daisies

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Since its initial publication in 1957, Please Don't eat the Daisies was sold in millions. It was made into a movie in 1960 with Doris Day and David Niven, and then a television series.

The New Class by Milovan Djilas

The New Class

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This book is about Communism written by one of its greatest heroes. This explosive indictment, one of the greatest political documents of all time and perhaps the most powerful in its effectiveness, may be considered political dynamite in any Communist …

Reading For Pleasure by Bennett Cerf

Reading For Pleasure

By:

Blue cloth boards, with red cloth spine and gold lettering. There is no fryaing or wear. No cracking or tightening of the binding. The pages and edges are clean with only a few small spots on the front endpaper.

The Hidden Persuaders by Vance Packard

The Hidden Persuaders

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"An excellent book that helps to decode the mysterious art of advertising." --Salon"Fascinating, entertaining and thought-stimulating." The New York Times Book Review "A fast, authoritative, and frightening report about how fundraisers, manufacturers, and others operate."

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Who was the US President on December 31, 1958?

On December 31, 1958 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 31, 1958?

On December 31, 1958 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 31, 1958?

On December 31, 1958 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about December 31st?

December 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st day of the month of December. 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 December 31st, such as:

  • 2018 - Two people are killed and 34 injured in a bomb blast at a busy shopping center in cotabato in the philippines.
  • 2017 - A large number fireworks accidentally went off in a barge during a terrigal new year's day celebration, nsw, australia. this caused thousands of people to be evacuated from terrigal by police. the two barges were also damaged.
  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-17): december 2016 baghdad bombings: two bomb blasts in baghdad killed at least 27 and injured more than 50 people in the attack on a central baghdad market. (ap),

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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 December 1958?

December 1958 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.

Discover how December 1958 calendar looked like.

Wednesday December 31, 1958