Historical Events
- "Portotino" closes at Adelphi Theater NYC after 3 performances
The Bridge on the River Kwai
15th Golden Globes: "The Bridge on the River Kwai", Alec Guinness, & Joanne Woodward win
- Australian swimmer Jon Konrads sets 6 world records in 2 days
- Egypt & Syria form United Arab Republic (UAR)
- Indonesian air force bombs Padang, Sumatra and Menado, Celebes
Famous Birthdays
- Kais Saied, Tunisian politician, President of Tunisia (2019-), born in Tunis, Tunisia
Famous Deaths
- Abul Kalam Azad, 1st Minister of Education in the Indian government, dies at 69
- Theo Harych, German writer, commits suicide at 54
Died in 1958 1958 Highlights
About February 22, 1958
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 66 years, 2 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Magic Moments - Perry Como