Historical Events
- De Gaulle offers Algerians defiance "peace of the brave"
Nobel Prize in Literature
Soviet novelist Boris Pasternak, wins Nobel Prize for Literature
The Smurfs TV Debut
The Smurfs first appear in the story "Johan and Pirlouit" by Belgium cartoonist Peyo
- The Springhill Mine Bump - underground earthquake traps 174 miners in No. 2 colliery at Springhill, Nova Scotia, deepest coal mine in North America. By 1st November rescuers had dug out 100 victims, with death toll at 74.
Famous Birthdays
- Jonathan Wolff, American musician and TV theme composer (Seinfeld, Will & Grace), born in Louisville, Kentucky
- Michael Eric Dyson, American activist, professor, author, born in Detroit, Michigan
About October 23, 1958
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 65 years, 6 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
#1 Song: It's All In The Game - Tommy Edwards
#1 Song: Carolina Moon/Stupid Cupid - Connie Francis
