Historical Events
Laskow Heads Defense Forces
Haim Laskow replaces Moshe Dayan as Israeli Chief of the General Staff - in charge of Israeli Defense Forces
- Jack Smith takes over from Art Baker as TV host of "You Asked for It"
- Japanese ferry Nankai Maru capsized off southern Awaji Island, Japan, 167 killed.
Famous Birthdays
Anita Baker (66 years old)
American jazz and soul singer ("Giving You the Best That I Got"; "Sweet Love"), born in Toledo, Ohio
- B. James Lowry, American country session guitarist and producer (The Boys Band), born in Pensacola, Florida
Ellen DeGeneres (66 years old)
American comedian (Ellen Morgan-Ellen), born in New Orleans, Louisiana
- Norman Hassan, British reggae percussionist, and trombone player (UB40 - "Red Red Wine"; "I Got You Babe"), born in Birmingham, England
- Salvador Sánchez, Mexican boxer (WBC, lineal featherweight title 1980-82), born in Santiago Tianguistenco, Mexico (d. 1982)
1958 Highlights
About January 26, 1958
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 66 years, 2 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Jailhouse Rock - Elvis Presley
