Historical Events
- 1st 2-way moving sidewalk goes into service in Dallas, Texas
- Dore Schary's "Sunrise at Campobello" premieres in NYC
- MLB Commissioner Ford Frick announces that players and coaches, rather than fans, will vote on selections for the All-Star Game; vote returns to the fans in 1970
- UK House of Lords passes bill allowing women to take seats
Famous Birthdays
- Brett Butler, American comedian (Grace-Grace Under Fire), born in Montgomery, Alabama
- Rob van Zandvoort, Dutch rock vocalist & keyboardist (Jack of Hearts), born in Kerkrade, Netherlands
Famous Deaths
- Earnest Heinrich Heinkel, German aeronautical engineer (1st rocket-powered aircraft), dies at 70
- Jean Crotti, Swiss-French artist, dies at 79
Died in 1958 1958 Highlights
About January 30, 1958
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 66 years, 2 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Jailhouse Rock - Elvis Presley
