Historical Events
- 12th Tony Awards: "Sunrise at Campobello" (play) and "The Music Man" (musical) win
- Classical pianist Van Cliburn (23) is the first American to win the Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow, USSR
Famous Birthdays
- Randy Piper, American heavy metal rocker (Wasp - "Wildchild"), born in San Antonio, Texas
Famous Deaths
- Henry Phillips, American businessman (Phillip's screw), dies at 68 [1]
Died in 1958 1958 Highlights
About April 13, 1958
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 66 years and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Magic Moments - Perry Como