Historical Events
Cricket Record
21-year-old West Indian cricket all-rounder Garfield Sobers turns his maiden Test century into a world record 365no in the Windies' 3rd Test win over Pakistan in Kingston, Jamaica; Sobers and Conrad Hunte (260) 446 run partnership for 2nd wicket
- Samuel Alphonsus Stritch, is appointed Pro-Prefect of the Propagation of Faith and thus becomes the first American member of the Roman Curia
Famous Birthdays
- Bertrand Piccard, Swiss balloonist and psychiatrist, born in Lausanne, Switzerland
- Chosei Komatsu, Japanese conductor (Orquesta Sinfónica Nacional de Costa Rica, 2003-10; Central Aichi Symphony Orchestra, 2004-09), born in Fukui, Japan
- Dave Flippo, American jazz pianist, composer, vocalist, teacher and bandleader, born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvana
- Nik Kershaw, British new wave singer/songwriter (Wouldn't It Be Good), born in Bristol, England
- Wayne Phillips, Australian cricket wicket-keeper (27 Tests, 52 dismissals, 2 x 100, HS 159; 48 ODIs; South Australia), born in Adelaide, Australia
Famous Deaths
- Giacomo Balla, Italian painter (Dog at a Rope), dies at 86
Died in 1958 1958 Highlights
About March 1, 1958
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 66 years, 1 month and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: Magic Moments - Perry Como
