Historical Events
- Two rockets designed by the German engineer Ernst Mohr, the first German post-war rockets, reach the upper atmosphere.
- WTAE TV channel 4 in Pittsburgh, PA (ABC) begins broadcasting
Sports History
Yankees win 24th pennant, & 9th under Casey Stengel
Famous Birthdays
- John Bennett Herrington, American astronaut and USN aviator, born in Wetumka, Oklahoma
About September 14, 1958
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 65 years, 7 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu (Volaré) - Domenico Modugno
#1 Song: When - Kalin Twins
