Historical Events
- 8th NFL Pro Bowl, LA Memorial Coliseum: Western Conference beats Eastern Conference, 26-7; MVPs: Hugh McElhenny, SF 49ers, HB; Gene Brito, Washington Redskins, DE
- NCAA adds 2 point conversion to football scoring
Schayes Sets Record
Syracuse National Dolph Schayes sets NBA record at 11,770 points
Famous Birthdays
- Curt Fraser, American ice hockey coach, born in Cincinnati, Ohio
Famous Deaths
- Arthur Shepherd, American composer and conductor, dies from surgery complications at 77
- Charles Mallory Hatfield, U.S. rainmaker (b. 1875)
1958 Highlights
About January 12, 1958
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 66 years, 2 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Great Balls Of Fire - Jerry Lee Lewis