Historical Events
- "Whoop-Up" opens at Shubert Theater NYC for 56 performances
- 2nd Dutch Beel government forms
- Christmas novelty single "The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late)" by David Seville and the Chipmunks reaches #1 - the only holiday chart-topper until Mariah Carey’s "All I Want for Christmas Is You" in 2019
Famous Birthdays
- David Heavener, American actor and country musician, born in Louisville, Kentucky
- Frank Gambale, Australian jazz fusion guitarist, born in Canberra, Australia
- Lenny Von Dohlen, American actor (Love Kills, Electric Dreams), born in Augusta, Georgia
Famous Deaths
- Fjodor W Gladkow, Russian author (Cement), dies at 75
Died in 1958 1958 Highlights
About December 22, 1958
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 65 years, 4 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: The Chipmunk Song - The Chipmunks With David Seville
#1 Song: It's Only Make Believe - Conway Twitty
