Historical Events
- 1st showing of Dutch auto-transmission car, the DAF 600
- Dodgers officially become the Los Angeles Dodgers, Inc
Famous Birthdays
- (Manuel) Mijares, Mexican Latin-pop, folk, and Mariachi vocalist (Maria Bonita), born in Mexico City, Mexico
- Matt Ridley, British science writer
- Michele Drake, playmate (May, 1979), born in La Jolla, California
Famous Deaths
- Betty MacDonald [nee Bard], American humor writer (The Egg and I), dies of cancer at 50
- Walter Kingsford, British actor (Carefree, My Favorite Blonde), dies at 76
Died in 1958 1958 Highlights
About February 7, 1958
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 66 years, 2 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Jailhouse Rock - Elvis Presley
