Historical Events
Dracula Released
Classic Hammer horror film "Dracula" film starring Christopher Lee as the eponymous vampire alongside Peter Cushing, directed by Terence Fisher released
Little Rock Crisis
US President Eisenhower orders National Guard out of Central High School, Little Rock, Arkansas
Nixon Stoned in Peru
US VP Richard Nixon is shoved, stoned, booed and spat upon by protesters in Peru
Famous Birthdays
- Lovie Smith, American football coach (NFL Coach of the Year 2005 Chicago Bears; TB Buccaneers, Houston Texans; Uni of Illinois), born in Gladewater, Texas
Famous Deaths
- Nasni Matni, Lebanese journalist, assassinated at 48 or 49
- Norman Bel Geddes, American theatrical designer (Rivals, Dead End), dies at 65
Died in 1958 1958 Highlights
About May 8, 1958
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 65 years, 11 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Whole Lotta Woman - Marvin Rainwater
