Historical Events
- KUT-FM in Austin Texas begins radio transmissions
Famous Birthdays
- Max Chantal, French rugby league forward (27 Tests; US Villeneuve XIII), born in Villeneuve-sur-Lot, France (d. 2023)
- Ralph Marrero, American actor (Dawn of the Dead; The Babe; Johnny Suede), born in New York City (d. 1991)
Famous Deaths
- Stevan Hristić, Serbian composer (Legend of Ohrid; Opeleo), conductor (Belgrade Philharmonic, 1923-34; Belgrade Opera, 1925-35), and pedagogue (Belgrade Music Academy, 1937-50), dies at 73
- Walter Schumann, American choral director (Ford Show) and film and television composer (Night Of The Hunter; Dragnet theme), dies at 44
Died in 1958 1958 Highlights
About August 21, 1958
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 65 years, 8 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Little Star - The Elegants
#1 Song: When - Kalin Twins
