Historical Events
- 21 dead in air crash at Munich-Riem Airport; 8 players and 3 staff are from the Manchester United football team
Williams Highest Paid
Future Baseball Hall of Fame outfielder Ted Williams becomes highest paid player in MLB when he re-signs with Boston Red Sox for $135,000
Famous Birthdays
- Barry Miller, American actor (Fame; Peggy Sue Got Married), born in Los Angeles, California
- Bill Dawley, American baseball pitcher (MLB All Star 1983), born in Norwich, Connecticut
- Cecily Adams, American actress and casting director (American Heart), born in Jamaica, New York City (d. 2004)
Famous Deaths
- Billy Whelan, Irish soccer forward (4 caps, Republic of Ireland; Manchester United 79 games), dies Munich air disaster at 22
- Charles Morgan, English writer (Fountain), dies at 64
- David Pegg, English soccer outside left (1 cap; Manchester United 127 games), dies in Munich air disaster at 22
- Eddie Colman, English soccer winger (Manchester United 85 games), dies in Munich air disaster at 21
- Frank Swift, English soccer goalkeeper and journalist (19 caps; Manchester City 376 games), dies in Munich air disaster at 44
- Geoff Bent, English soccer fullback (Manchester United 12 games), dies in Munich air disaster at 25
- Mark Jones, English soccer defender (Manchester United 103 games), dies in Munich air disaster at 24
- Roger Byrne, English soccer fullback (33 caps; Manchester United 245 games), dies in Munich air disaster at 28
- Tommy Taylor, English soccer striker (19 caps; Manchester United 166 games), dies in Munich air disaster at 26
- Walter Crickmer, English soccer executive and manager (Manchester United), dies in Munich air disaster at 58
Died in 1958 1958 Highlights
About February 6, 1958
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 66 years, 2 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Jailhouse Rock - Elvis Presley
