Swimming Pool Diplomacy: Khrushchev, Mao and the Sino-Soviet Split
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Historical Events
- US 1st class postage up to 4 cents (had been 3 cents for 26 years)
- US atomic submarine USS Nautilus begins 1st transit of North Pole "Operation Sunshine"
Famous Birthdays
- Adrian Dunbar, Northern Irish actor (Hear My Song, Line of Duty), born in Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland
- Michael Penn, American singer-songwriter ("No Myth"), film score composer, and record producer, born in Greenwich Village, New York City
- Rob Buck, American guitarist and songwriter (10,000 Maniacs - "Hey Jack Kerouac"; "These Are Days"), born in Jamestown, New York (d. 2000)
- Tor Håkon Holte, Norwegian cross country skier, born in Drammen, Norway
1958 Highlights
About August 1, 1958
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 65 years, 8 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: All I Have To Do Is Dream/Claudette - Everly Brothers
