Historical Events
- Guinea (French Guinea) gains independence from France (National Day)
- Musical show "Valmouth" 1st produced in London
- USSR performs nuclear test at Novaya Zemlya USSR
Famous Birthdays
- Daniel Peacock, British actor (Only Fools and Horses), director and writer (Cavegirl), born in Hammersmith, London, England
Famous Deaths
- Marie Stopes, British birth control pioneer, dies at 77
Died in 1958 1958 Highlights
About October 2, 1958
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 65 years, 6 months and 30 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
