What Happened on October 24, 1958

Historical Events

  • USSR lends Egypt 400 million rubles to build the Aswan High Dam across the Nile river

Famous Birthdays

  • Mathilde Santing, Dutch rock singer (Breast & Brow), born in Amstelveen, Netherlands

Famous Deaths

  • Esther Delterne, Flemish actress/revue-artists, dies at 81

G. E. Moore (1873-1958)

English philosopher (systematic approach to ethical problems), dies at 84

  • Martin Shaw, English composer, dies at 83
Died in 1958 1958 Highlights

About October 24, 1958

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 65 years, 6 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Scorpio

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: It's All In The Game - Tommy Edwards
  • UK #1 Song: Carolina Moon/Stupid Cupid - Connie Francis