What Happened on January 21, 1958

Historical Events

8th NBA All-Star Game

8th NBA All-Star Game, Kiel Auditorium, St. Louis, Mo: East beats West, 130-118; MVP: Bob Pettit, Milwaukee Hawks, C

  • KMOT TV channel 10 in Minot, ND (NBC) begins broadcasting
  • Phillies agree to televise 78 games into NYC (doesn't happen)
  • St Louis Hawks forward Bob Pettit becomes first member of the losing team to win the NBA All-Star MVP award; scores 28 points and grabs 26 rebounds, even though East beats West, 130-118

Famous Birthdays

  • Miguel Alejandro, American actor (Popi), born in New York City

About January 21, 1958

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 66 years, 3 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Aquarius

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