Historical Events
- William Gibson's "Two for the Seesaw" premieres in NYC
Famous Birthdays
- Anatoli Boukreev, Kazakhstani-Russian mountaineer, born in Korkino, Russia (d. 1997)
- Lena Ek, Swedish politician, born in Mönsterås, Sweden
About January 16, 1958
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 66 years, 3 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Great Balls Of Fire - Jerry Lee Lewis
