Historical Events
King Creole
Musical drama Film "King Creole" starring Elvis Presley based on a novel by Harold Robbins premieres
- US performs atmospheric nuclear test at Bikini Island
Famous Birthdays
- Cindy Kiro, New Zealand academic and educator (1st Maori woman Governor General of New Zealand 2021-), born in Whangārei, New Zealand
- Thomas Bickerton, American Methodist bishop
Famous Deaths
- Joe Jeannette, American boxer (world coloured champion 1909), dies at 78
Died in 1958 1958 Highlights
About July 2, 1958
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 65 years, 9 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: All I Have To Do Is Dream/Claudette - Everly Brothers
