Historical Events
- French settlers riot against French army in Algeria
- Jordan & Iraq form Arab Federation
Baseball Record
MLB player Stan Musial is 8th to get 3,000 hits
Baseball Record
MLB San Francisco Giants teammates Willie Mays & Darryl Spencer each hit 2 HRs & a triple, and combine for 10 RBI in a 16-9 win over the Dodgers at Los Angeles
- Pierre Pflimlin forms French government
Nixon Attacked in Venezuela
The motorcade carrying US Vice President Richard Nixon is attacked in Caracas, Venezuela; several of Nixon's staff are injured
- The trade mark Velcro is registered
Famous Birthdays
- Frances Barber, English actress (Castaway), born in Wolverhampton, England
About May 13, 1958
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 65 years, 11 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Who's Sorry Now - Connie Francis