Historical Events
- US Air Force Major Howard Johnson sets world aircraft altitude record in a Lockhead F-104 Starfighter at 27,810 m
Famous Birthdays
- Louis Orr, American college basketball coach (Bowling Green State University 2007–14, Seton Hall 2001-06), born in Cincinnati, Ohio (d. 2022)
Famous Weddings
- "The Mark of Zorro" actor Tyrone Power (44) weds Debbie Ann Minardos
Famous Deaths
- Nyogen Senzaki, 1st Zen teacher to reside in USA, dies at 81
Died in 1958 1958 Highlights
About May 7, 1958
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 65 years, 11 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Whole Lotta Woman - Marvin Rainwater
