What Happened on July 20, 1958

Historical Events

Baseball History

Detroit Tigers future Baseball HOF pitcher Jim Bunning no-hits Boston Red Sox, 3-0

  • King Hussein of Jordan breaks off diplomatic relations with UAR

PGA Championship

PGA Championship Men's Golf, Llanerch CC: Dow Finsterwald wins 1st PGA C'ship held in current stroke play format; wins by 2 from Billy Casper


Famous Birthdays

  • Mick MacNeil, Scottish keyboardist (Simple Minds - "Don't You Forget About Me"), born on the Isle of Barra, Scotland

Famous Deaths

  • Franklin Pangborn, American actor (My Best Gal, Hats Off, Easy Living), dies at 69
Died in 1958 1958 Highlights

About July 20, 1958

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 65 years, 9 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Cancer

Music Charts

  • UK #1 Song: All I Have To Do Is Dream/Claudette - Everly Brothers