Historical Events
Sports History
MLB Cleveland Indians' right fielder Rocky Colavito makes his pitching debut, hurling 3 hitless innings, Detroit 3, Cleveland 2
Famous Birthdays
- David Feherty, Irish golfer, broadcaster (5 European Tour titles, CBS, NBC), born in Bangor, Northern Ireland
- Domenico Dolce, Italian fashion designer (Dolce & Gabbana), born in Polizzi Generosa, Italy
- Feargal Sharkey, Irish punk rock singer (The Undertones - "My Perfect Cousin"; solo - "A Good Heart"), born in Derry, Northern Ireland
- Randall Shughart, American soldier and Medal of Honor recipient, born in Lincoln, Nebraska (d. 1993)
Famous Deaths
- Otto Witte, acrobat and, purportedly, King of Albania (b. 1868)
Died in 1958 1958 Highlights
About August 13, 1958
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 65 years, 8 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu (Volaré) - Domenico Modugno
#1 Song: All I Have To Do Is Dream/Claudette - Everly Brothers
