Historical Events
- Philip Kapleau, Zen teacher, 1st awakening under Yasutani Roshi
Famous Deaths
- Joseph Holbrooke, English pianist, conductor and composer (3 Blind Mice), dies at 80
1958 Highlights
About August 5, 1958
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 65 years, 7 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Poor Little Fool - Ricky Nelson
- #1 Song: All I Have To Do Is Dream/Claudette - Everly Brothers