What Happened on October 4, 1958

Historical Events

NHL All-Star Game

12th NHL All-Star Game, Montreal Forum, Montreal, QC: Montreal Canadiens beat All-Stars, 6-3

  • French Fifth Republic is established
  • Transatlantic commercial jet passenger service began (BOAC)

Famous Birthdays

  • Anneka Rice, Dutch TV hostess
  • Barbara K [Kooyman-MacDonald], American singer-songwriter (Timbuk 3 - "The Future's So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades"), born in Wausau, Wisconsin

About October 4, 1958

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 65 years, 6 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: It's All In The Game - Tommy Edwards
  • UK #1 Song: Carolina Moon/Stupid Cupid - Connie Francis