Historical Events
- Tunisia drops diplomatic relations with Egypt
- USSR performs nuclear test at Novaya Zemlya, USSR
Famous Birthdays
- Jayne Modean, American actress (Nurse Hooter-Trauma Center), born in Hartford, Connecticut
Famous Deaths
- Jack Mason, English cricketer (England all-rounder v Australia 1897-98), dies at 84
- Jan Poortenaar, Dutch painter, etcher and cartoonist, dies at 72
- John Hamilton, American actor (The Adventures of Superman - "Perry White"), dies of heart failure at 71
Died in 1958 1958 Highlights
About October 15, 1958
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 65 years, 6 months and 18 days
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