Historical Events
British Golf Open
British Open Men's Golf, Royal Lytham & St Annes GC: Australian Peter Thomson wins by 4 strokes in a 36-hole playoff with Welshman Dave Thomas, for his 4th Open title
- First ascent of Gasherbrum I (Pakistani–Chinese border), 11th highest peak on earth
- J Pengel forms government/Emanuels premier of Suriname
Wimbledon Women's Tennis
Wimbledon Women's Tennis: American Althea Gibson beats Angela Mortimer of England 8-6, 6-2 to successfully defend her title
1958 History
Famous Birthdays
- Meredith Ann Pierce, American sci-fi author (Darkangel), born in Seattle, Washington
- Paul Daniel, British opera and symphony conductor, born in Birmingham, England
- William "Bill" Watterson, American cartoonist known for being author of the comic strip Calvin and Hobbes (1985-95), born in Washington, D.C.
Famous Deaths
- Frank Burge, Australian rugby league forward (13 Tests, 26 games NSW; Glebe, St. George; RL "Immortal") and coach (St. George, North Sydney, Western Suburbs, Newtown), dies of a heart attack at 63
1958 Highlights
About July 5, 1958
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 65 years, 9 months and 11 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
