What Happened on November 9, 1958

Historical Events

  • British Petroleum surveyors flying over Libyan desert observe wreck of WWII bomber, later identified as the lost 'Lady Be Good' [1]

Famous Deaths

  • Dorothy Canfield Fisher, American novelist and social reformer (managed 1st US adult education program, helped conscientious objectors), dies at 79
  • Gastone De Zuccoli, Italian concert and church organist, composer (Autunno; Messa Francescana), and pedagogue, dies at 71
Died in 1958 1958 Highlights

About November 9, 1958

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 65 years, 5 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Scorpio

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Tom Dooley - The Kingston Trio
  • UK #1 Song: It's All In The Game - Tommy Edwards