What Happened on September 30, 1958

Historical Events

  • French Guinee becomes independent republic Guinea
  • USSR performs nuclear test at Novaya Zemlya USSR

Famous Birthdays

  • Biggie Tembo [Rodwell Marasha], Zimbabwean musician (Bhundu Boys), born in Chinhoye, Mashonaland, Zimbabwe (d. 1995)
  • Christopher Cass, American actor (Jack Forbes-Loving), born in Cold Spring Harbor, New York
  • Marty Stuart, American country guitarist, singer-songwriter and mandolin player ("Tempted"; "The Whiskey Ain't Workin'"), born in Philadelphia, Mississippi

Famous Deaths

  • Niels Bjerrum, Danish chemist (ph-stipulation), dies at 79
Died in 1958 1958 Highlights

About September 30, 1958

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 65 years, 6 months and 25 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