Historical Events
- Eli Beeding experiences 83 g deceleration on a rocket sled, New Mexico
- Major Irwin, USAF, flies a Lockheed Starfight F-104 A to a record 1,404.18 MPH
Famous Birthdays
- Glenn Gregory, English rock vocalist (Heaven 17), born in Sheffield, England
Famous Deaths
- Jeroom Verten [Jozef Frans Vermetten], Flemish playwright, dies at 49
Died in 1958 1958 Highlights
About May 16, 1958
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 65 years, 11 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Who's Sorry Now - Connie Francis
