What Happened on April 3, 1958

Historical Events

  • Abe Burrows, Richard and Marian Bissell's comedy "Say, Darling" opens at ANTA Theater, NYC; runs for 332 performances

Event of Interest

Fidel Castro's rebels attack Havana

Famous Birthdays

  • Adam Gussow, American blues harmonic player (Satan & Adam), and college professor, born in New York City

Alec Baldwin (66 years old)

American Emmy Award-winning actor (Knots Landing; Beetlejuice; Glengarry Glen Ross; SNL; 30 Rock), born in Amityville, New York

  • Jaya Prada, Indian actress (Sargam) and politician, born in Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh, India

Famous Deaths

  • Theodor Kramer, Austrian poet and writer, dies at 61
Died in 1958 1958 Highlights

About April 3, 1958

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 66 years and 24 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • UK #1 Song: Magic Moments - Perry Como