What Happened on March 15, 1958

Historical Events

  • "Body Beautiful" musical closes at Broadway Theater NYC after 60 performances
  • England retains the Five Nations Rugby Championship with a 3-3 draw against Scotland at Murrayfield, Edinburgh; England’s 16th FN title
  • KULR TV channel 8 in Billings, MT (NBC/ABC/CBS) begins broadcasting

NBA Record

Oscar Robertson of Cincinnati Royals scores a NBA midwest region-record 56-point game

  • Royals basketball star Maurice Stokes collapses during a playoff game with encephalitis; He goes into a coma & is permanently disabled
  • USSR performs atmospheric nuclear test in Ground Zero, Semipalatinsk, Kazakhstan (of 36 total for 1958)

Famous Birthdays

  • Laura Carrington, American actress (Louisa-Alphabet City, General Hospital), born in New York City

About March 15, 1958

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 66 years, 1 month and 13 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Pisces

Music Charts

  • UK #1 Song: Magic Moments - Perry Como