Historical Events
F1 World Champion
Stirling Moss wins season ending Moroccan Grand Prix at Ain-Diab but fellow Brit Mike Hawthorn takes World Drivers Championship from Moss by just 1 point by finishing second; first British world champion
- US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
Famous Birthdays
- John Bloom [Joe Bob Briggs], drive-in movie critic
- Lou Briel, Puerto Rican singer and actor, born in Santurce, Puerto Rico
- Tiriel Mora, Australian actor
About October 19, 1958
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 65 years, 6 months and 13 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
