Historical Events
Vertigo Released
"Vertigo", American film noir psychological thriller directed by Alfred Hitchcock, starring Jimmy Stewart and Kim Novak, is released
Sports History
Russian Mikhail Botvinnik recaptures world chess championship
Famous Birthdays
- Esko Rechardt, Finnish yachtsman (Olympic gold 1980)
Famous Deaths
- Bill Goodwin, American television announcer (Jolson Story, Burns & Allen), dies at 47
Died in 1958 1958 Highlights
About May 9, 1958
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 65 years, 11 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Whole Lotta Woman - Marvin Rainwater
