Friday January 31, 1958: on this day

January 31, 1958 was the 31st day of the year 1958, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Friday.

Is January 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 January 31, 1958, who was born and died on January 31, 1958, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 31, 1958, which were the most popular songs (ex. At The Hop by Danny & The Juniors), movies (e.g. Darby's Rangers, directed by William A. Wellman), TV series (e.g. Pride And Prejudice) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was January 31, 1958?


January 31, 1958 was a Friday and it was the 31st day of the year 1958 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 31, 1958 can also be written as 1/31/1958 in the US and as 31/1/1958 in UK and Europe.

January 31, 1958 in January 1958 calendar

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January 31, 1958: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 31, 1958:

  • Jackpot bowling premieres on nbc with leo durocher as host
  • Us launches their first artificial satellite, explorer 1.
  • James van allen discovers the van allen radiation belt.
  • Explorer program: explorer 1 : the first successful launch of an american satellite into orbit.
  • Cold war: space race: the first successful american satellite detects the van allen radiation belt.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 31st is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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

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

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

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


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The moon phase on January 31, 1958 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 31, 1958 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 88% full, rising at 01:39 pm and setting at 04:32 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 05, 1958 while the next full moon would come on Feb 04, 1958.

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Who was born on January 31, 1958?


Famous people born on January 31, 1958:

  • Armin Reichel

    German manager and footballer.

  • Rafael Santana shortstop (New York Mets

    New york yankees).

  • Tom Schuman

    Pianist (spyro gyra - "morning dance").

  • Patti Layne
  • Art Housey
  • Ciro Miniero
  • Franco Ricordi
  • Claudio Antonucci
  • Mady Touré
  • Atanas Tărev
  • Gino Rivieccio
  • Aleksandar Cvjetković
  • Fit Finlay
  • Eduardo Hernández

Whose famous birthday is on January 31st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 31st:

  • Justin Timberlake
    Justin Timberlake

    American musician who was a member the rock band 'n sync.

  • Tallulah Bankhead
    Tallulah Bankhead

    American actress who appeared on film and stage.

  • Portia de Rossi
    Portia de Rossi

    Australian actress.

  • Kerry Washington
    Kerry Washington

    American actress, best known for her roles in ray charles' wife, della bea robinson's film ray (2004), idi amin’s wife kay in the last king...

  • Preity Zinta
    Preity Zinta

    Indian actress, producer, and television host.

  • Minnie Driver
    Minnie Driver

    British singer-songwriter and actress.

  • Thomas Merton
    Thomas Merton

    French-american poet, monk and mystic, he was a social critic, writer, poet, and monk.

  • Jackie Robinson
    Jackie Robinson

    American athlete.

  • Ary Abittan
    Ary Abittan

    French comedian and actor with north-african heritage.

  • James Franciscus
    James Franciscus

    Actor (mr novak) dies from emphysema aged 57.

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


You are 66 years 1 month old,

or 793 months and 29 days old,

or 3452 weeks

or 24164 days old,

if you were born on January 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 January 31, 1958?

There are 308 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 31st 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on January 31, 1958:

  • Karl Selter

    Estonian politician, 14th estonian minister of foreign affairs (b. 1898).

  • Alfredo Donelli
  • Gennaro Villelli

What famous deaths happened on January 31st?

Famous deaths on January 31st:

  • Molly Ivins
    Molly Ivins

    American journalist and liberal political commentator.

  • Lizabeth Scott
    Lizabeth Scott

    Scranton (pa) -- actress (dark city and desert fury).

  • Moira Shearer
    Moira Shearer

    A scottish ballerina, she is widely recognized as one of the best in her field.

  • Christopher Jones
    Christopher Jones

    American actor (d. 2014.

  • Florence Bates
    Florence Bates

    Actress (kismet.

  • Amazin Walter

    Legendary baseball pitcher known for his exceptional skills on the mound.

  • Mahendra Bir Bikram Shah

    King of Nepal from 1955 to 1972, known for his efforts to modernize the country.

  • Peretz Hirshbein

    Prominent Yiddish playwright and poet.

  • Eleaner Holm

    Swedish swimmer who won three Olympic gold medals.

  • Vivyan Woodward

    Vivyan Woodward was an English footballer who played for Chelsea and England national team.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 31st

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


Holidays on January 31, 1958:

  • Blessed Ludovica
  • Catholicism - Feast day of St. John Bosco, patron saint of educators, circus artists and magicians.

Saints celebrated on January 31, 1958:

  • Saint Geminianus
  • Saint Marcella
  • Saint Pedro Nolasco
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January 31, 1958: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 31, 1958 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 27th and February 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 31, 1958 was At The Hop by Danny & The Juniors, according to the music chart for the week January 27th and February 2nd.

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

The music chart in the USA on January 31, 1958 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 27th and February 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 31, 1958 was Great Balls Of Fire by Jerry Lee Lewis, according to the music chart for the week January 27th and February 2nd.

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

The music chart in the UK on January 31, 1958 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 27th and February 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Great Balls Of Fire
  2. - Ma He's Making Eyes At Me
  3. - All The Way / Chicago
  4. - My Special Angel
  5. - Wake Up Little Susie

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

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

Darby's Rangers

Darby's Rangers

Release year: 1958

Directed by: William A. Wellman

Starring: James Garner, Etchika Choureau, Jack Warden, Edd Byrnes

The Gift of Love

The Gift of Love

Release year: 1958

Directed by: Jean Negulesco

Starring: Lauren Bacall, Robert Stack, Evelyn Rudie, Lorne Greene

Neurose

Neurose

Release year: 1958

Directed by: Rolf Thiele

Starring: Amedeo Nazzari, Nadja Tiller, Peter Van Eyck

Country: Italy

A Tale of Two Cities

A Tale of Two Cities

Release year: 1958

Directed by: Ralph Thomas

Starring: Dirk Bogarde, Dorothy Tutin, Cecil Parker, Stephen Murray

The Quiet American

The Quiet American

Release year: 1958

Directed by: Joseph L. Mankiewicz

Starring: Audie Murphy, Michael Redgrave, Claude Dauphin, Giorgia Moll

January 31, 1958: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 31, 1958 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Pride and Prejudice

Pride and Prejudice

Release year: 1958

Directed by: Joe Wright

The Black Arrow

The Black Arrow

Release year: 1958

Directed by: Gordon Douglas

Kitty Foyle

Kitty Foyle

Release year: 1958

Directed by: Sam Wood

La belle équipe

La belle équipe

Release year: 1958

Zwischen Frühstück und Gänsebraten

Zwischen Frühstück und Gänsebraten

Release year: 1957

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

The bestselling books on January 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 …

Not By Bread Alone by Vladimir Dudintsev

Not By Bread Alone

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First U.S. edition bound with yellow cloth and black boards with red lettering. Book is in excellent condition. The DJ has minor rub marks at the corners and tips.

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.

Kids Say The Darndest Things! by Art Linkletter

Kids Say The Darndest Things!

By:

This famous collection of wisdom and witticisms for children has been printed almost 50 years ago. A facsimile edition is available to entertain a new generation.

A Death In The Family by James Agee

A Death In The Family

By:

This classic American novel is being republished to commemorate the 100th anniversary James Agee's birthday. Published in 1957, just two years after the death of its author, A Death in the Family was published.

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Who was the US President on January 31, 1958?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on January 31, 1958?

On January 31, 1958 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about January 31st?

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

  • 2019 - Mariah carey, an american singer, performs in saudi arabia's jeddah, despite saudi women rights activists urging her to cancel it.
  • 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). a bbc study found that the taliban currently controls or has some territory in 70% of afghanistan. they control 14 districts, which total 4% of afghanistan's total, and have an open militant presence in 263 other districts, representing 66% of afghanistan's remaining occupied territory.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: the syrian opposition agrees that they will surrender the remaining villages between the wadi barada area and lebanon-syria borders, as well the rankous borderange to transport at least 250 rebel fighters from their stronghold in idlib governorate.

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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 January 1958?

January 1958 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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 January 1958 calendar looked like.

Friday January 31, 1958