Historical Events
- Braves Eddie Mathews strikes out for World Series record 11th time
- Dr Ake Senning installs first pacemaker (Stockholm)
- KCMT TV channel 7 in Alexandria, MN (CBS/NBC/ABC) begins broadcasting
- US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
Famous Birthdays
- Steve Coll, American journalist (The New Yorker) and writer (The Bin Ladens: An Arabian Family in the American Century), born in Washington, D.C.
- Ursula von der Leyen, German politician, 1st woman elected President of European Commission, born in Ixelles, Brussels
Famous Deaths
- Ran Bosilek, Bulgarian author (b. 1886)
Died in 1958 1958 Highlights
About October 8, 1958
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 65 years, 6 months and 25 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
