What Happened on September 26, 1958

Historical Events

  • Columbia (US) beats Sceptre (Britain) in 18th America's Cup
  • US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site

Famous Birthdays

  • Darby Crash [Jan Paul Beahm], American punk rocker (Germs), born in Los Angeles, California (d. 1980)
  • Richard B. Weldon Jr., American politician, born in Wilmington, Delaware

Famous Deaths

  • Carl Brisson, Danish actor (Ship Cafe, Ring, Song of Soho, Murder at the Vanities), dies of jaundice at 64
Died in 1958 1958 Highlights

About September 26, 1958

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 65 years, 7 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

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