What happened on Sunday November 02, 1958?

Here's what happened on November 02, 1958:

• Balfour Declaration Issued The British government issued the landmark Balfour Declaration, expressing official support for establishing a Jewish national home in Palestine. This historic document balanced the aspiration for a Jewish homeland with a commitment to protecting the civil and religious rights of existing non-Jewish communities, laying groundwork for future Middle Eastern geopolitical dynamics.
• Russia Declares War on Ottoman Empire in World War I On November 2, Russia officially declared war on the Ottoman Empire, a pivotal moment in World War I that led to the immediate closure of the strategically important Dardanelles strait. This declaration significantly expanded the geographical and geopolitical scope of the conflict, opening a new front in the war and challenging Ottoman territorial integrity.
• Dutch-Indonesian Sovereignty Transfer The Dutch–Indonesian Round Table Conference concluded with a momentous agreement: the Netherlands would transfer sovereignty of the Dutch East Indies to the United States of Indonesia, marking a significant milestone in the decolonization process and Indonesia's path to independence.
• Siege of Ladysmith Begins in Second Boer War The Boers initiated a prolonged 118-day siege of Ladysmith, a strategically crucial British-held city in South Africa. This siege was a critical engagement in the Second Boer War, demonstrating the tactical prowess of Boer forces and the strategic importance of controlling key urban centers.
• Heroic Canadian Defense in Korean War In a remarkable display of military courage, a small Canadian platoon of just 28 soldiers successfully defended a vital area against an overwhelming Chinese battalion of 800 troops during the Battle of the Song-gok Spur in the Korean War, exemplifying extraordinary battlefield resilience.
• First Professional Football Player Elected to Congress Adam Martin Wyant made history by becoming the first former professional American football player to be elected to the United States Congress, breaking new ground in the intersection of sports and political representation.
• Thai Dictator Issues Proclamation Against Youth Field Marshal Sarit Thanarat, Thailand's military dictator, issued Proclamation No. 21 as the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, targeting urban youth deemed as hooligans or nonconformists, reflecting the authoritarian governance of the period.

Events in 1958

November 02, 1958: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Nov. 02, 1958

November 02, 1958: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Chicago Bears - Los Angeles Rams : 35 - 41
• Detroit Lions - San Francisco 49ers : 21 - 24
• Green Bay Packers - Baltimore Colts : 0 - 56
• New York Giants - Cleveland Browns : 21 - 17
• Philadelphia Eagles - Chicago Cardinals : 21 - 21

November 02, 1958 was a Sunday and it was the 306th day of the year 1958 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 02, 1958 can also be written as 11/2/1958 in the US and as 2/11/1958 in UK and Europe.

November 02, 1958 in November 1958 calendar

Famous people born on November 02, 1958:

• Charlie Kaufman

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• Michka Assayas

  Michka Assayas is a prominent French music journalist, author, and radio host known for his in-depth interviews with famous musicians and...

• Bobby Dall

  Bobby Dall is the bassist of the famous 1980s rock band Poison, known for hit songs like 'Every Rose Has Its Thorn'.

• Willie McGee

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• Carter Beauford

Famous people born in 1958

Famous people born on November 2nd

Famous people died on November 02, 1958:

• Jean Couzy

  French mountaineer and engineer (b. 1923).

Famous people who died in 1958

Famous people who died on November 2nd

November 02, 1958: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on November 02, 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

November 02, 1958: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on November 02, 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

November 02, 1958: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on November 02, 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 November 2nd is Scorpio.

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November 02, 1958: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 02, 1958 is Dog and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 02, 1958 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 02, 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 November 02, 1958 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 59% full, rising at 09:42 pm and setting at 12:03 pm.

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

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Someone born on November 02, 1958 is:

66 years 8 months old,

or 800 months and 4 days old,

or 3479 weeks

or 24353 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on November 02, 1958?

There are 119 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday November 2nd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on November 02, 1958?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on November 02, 1958.

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