Historical Events
Lana Turner Daughter Stabs Boyfriend
Cheryl Crane (14), daughter of actress Lana Turner, stabs to death organized crime figure Johnny Stompanato, her mother's boyfriend, in self-defense; crime later ruled a "justifiable homicide"
Tueur sans Gages
Eugene Ionesco's play "Tueur sans Gages" (The Killer Without Reason) premieres in Darmstadt
- First march against nuclear weapons is held, from London to Aldermaston in England, home of the Defence Ministry's Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE)
- The CND Peace Symbol displayed in public for the first time in London
Famous Birthdays
- Cazuza, Brazilian poet, singer and composer, born in Rio de Janeiro (d. 1990)
- David Roback, American alternative rock guitarist, songwriter, and producer (Opal; Mazzy Star), born in Los Angeles, California (d. 2020)
- Hrvoje Horvatic, Croatian filmmaker (Hand on the Shoulder), born in Rijeka, Yugoslavia (d. 1997)
- Lam Jones, American athlete (Olympic gold 4 x 100m relay 1976) and NFL wide receiver (NY Jets 1980-86), born in Lawton, Oklahoma (d. 2019)
Famous Deaths
- Hendrik Heyman, Belgian minister of Nijverheid/mayor, dies at 78
- Johnny Stompanato, American organized crime figure and abusive partner of actress Lana Turner, stabbed to death by her teenage daughter in self-defense at 32
Died in 1958 1958 Highlights
About April 4, 1958
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 66 years and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: Magic Moments - Perry Como
