Famous Birthdays
Alan Jackson (65 years old)
American country singer (Here in the Real World), born in Newnan, Georgia
- Blaine McCallister, American golfer (5 PGA Tour titles), born in Fort Stockton, Texas
- Gianmaria Testa, Italian singer-songwriter, born in Cavallermaggiore, Italy (d. 2016)
- Howard Alden, American jazz guitarist (George Van Eps), born in Newport Beach, California
Famous Deaths
- Charlie Townsend, English cricketer (2 Tests for England 1899), dies at 81
- Paul Outerbridge, American photographer, dies at 63
1958 Highlights
About October 17, 1958
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 65 years, 6 months and 1 day
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
