Historical Events
- Soviet spacecraft Sputnik 2 with space dog Laika aboard burns up during reentry into Earth's atmosphere
Famous Birthdays
- John D'Aquino, American actor (seaQuest DSV), born in Brooklyn, New York
- Mike Hulbert, American golfer, broadcaster (3 PGA Tour titles), born in Elmira, New York
- Peter Capaldi, Scottish actor (12th Doctor in Doctor Who, The Thick of It), born in Glasgow, Scotland
Famous Weddings
Stanley Kubrick
Film director Stanley Kubrick (29) weds actress Christiane Harlan (25)
1958 Highlights
About April 14, 1958
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 66 years and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: Magic Moments - Perry Como
