Historical Events
- Britain transfers Christmas Island (south of Java) to Australia
- US space agency NASA begins operations incorporating earlier National Advisory Council on Aeronautics and other bodies
Famous Birthdays
- Adrian Partington, English choral director (BBC National Chorus of Wales, 1999-present; Gloucester Cathedral, 2008-present), organist, and pianist, born in Nottingham, England
- Martin Cooper, British new wave keyboard player and saxophonist (Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark), born in Liverpool, England
- Masato Nakamura, Japanese bass player (Dreams Come True) and composer (Sonic The Hedgehog), born in Chōfu, Tokyo, Japan
- Michelle Bauer [Medvitz], California, actress (One Million Heels BC)
Famous Deaths
- Robert Falk, Russian painter (b. 1886)
Died in 1958 1958 Highlights
About October 1, 1958
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 65 years and 7 months
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: It's All In The Game - Tommy Edwards
#1 Song: Carolina Moon/Stupid Cupid - Connie Francis
