Historical Events
- 5th National Film Awards (India): "Do Aankhen Barah Haath" wins the Golden Lotus
- French government of Gaillard falls due to Tunisia crisis
Famous Birthdays
- Philip Bainbridge, British cricketer, born in Sneyd Green, Stoke-on-Trent
Famous Deaths
Rosalind Franklin (1920-1958)
English chemist and co-discoverer of the structure of DNA, dies of ovarian cancer at 37
1958 Highlights
About April 16, 1958
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 66 years
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: Magic Moments - Perry Como
