What Happened on June 16, 1958

Historical Events

  • "Flip Top Box" by Dicky Doo & The Don'ts hits #46
  • Government troops land on North-Celebes, Indonesia

Famous Birthdays

  • Jóhannes Helgason, Icelandic guitarist (Þeyr), born in Reykjavík, Iceland
  • Ulrike Tauber, East German swimmer, born in Karl-Marx-Stadt, East Germany

Famous Deaths

Imre Nagy (1896-1958)

Hungarian communist and Prime Minister of Hungary (1953-56), hanged at 62

  • José Pablo Moncayo, Mexican composer (Huapango), dies at 45
Died in 1958 1958 Highlights

About June 16, 1958

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 65 years, 10 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • UK #1 Song: Who's Sorry Now - Connie Francis