What Happened on December 11, 1958

Historical Events

  • 4th (last) Dutch government of Drees falls

J.B.

Archibald MacLeish's play "J.B." premieres in NYC

  • Upper Volta (now Burkina Faso) gains autonomy from France

Famous Birthdays

Nikki Sixx (65 years old)

Jr.], American rock bassist and songwriter (Mötley Crüe - "Girls, Girls, Girls"), born in San Jose, California

  • Regina Marsikova, Czech tennis player, born in Prague, Czechoslovakia

About December 11, 1958

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 65 years, 4 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Sagittarius

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: To Know Him, Is To Love Him - The Teddy Bears
  • UK #1 Song: Hoots Mon - Lord Rockingham's XI