What Happened on April 28, 1958

Historical Events

  • Great Britain performs atmospheric nuclear test at Christmas Island

Event of Interest

US Vice President Richard Nixon begins goodwill tour of Latin America

  • Vanguard TV-5 launched for Earth orbit (failed)
1958 History

Famous Birthdays

  • Doris de Agostini-Rossetti, Swiss alpine skier (Downhill World Cup 1982/1983), born in Airolo, Ticino, Switzerland (d. 2020)
  • Hal Sutton, American golfer (PGA Championship 1983), born in Shreveport, Louisiana
  • Nancy Lee Grahn, American actress (Santa Barbara), born in Evanston, Illinois
Born in 1958
1958 Highlights

About April 28, 1958

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 65 years and 11 months
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • UK #1 Song: Whole Lotta Woman - Marvin Rainwater