What Happened on March 5, 1958

Historical Events

  • Explorer 2 fails to reach Earth orbit
  • KDUH TV channel 4 in Scottsbluff-Hay Spring, NB (ABC) 1st broadcast

Famous Birthdays

Andy Gibb (1958-1988)

British singer-songwriter, stage performer, and teen idol ("I Just Want to Be Your Everything"), born in Stretford, Lancashire, England

  • William "Bill" Timoney, American actor, voice actor, director, script writer and producer (Addicted to Love, All My Children), born in Teaneck, New Jersey

About March 5, 1958

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 66 years, 1 month and 23 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • UK #1 Song: Magic Moments - Perry Como