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March 26, 1958

March 26, 1958, was a Wednesday. It was the 85th day of 1958. The decade was the fifties.

66 years and 2 days have passed since March 26, 1958.

The zodiac star sign for this date is Aries.

Music charts

Top song: March 26, 1958

The best-selling single on March 26, 1958 was "Tequila" by The Champs.

Play the top songs from 1958
A Spotify playlist of songs from the year 1958. Take a trip back to the days of Elvis Presley, The Champs, Sheb Wooley and The Everly Brothers.

Facts

This date was 24,109 days ago. Approximately 804 months have passed. It was the 85th day of 1958, in week 13. The decade was the fifties. People born on this day are currently 66 years old and belong to the Baby Boomer generation. 268 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

Take me back to March 26, 1958

Let's go back to the fifties.

It is Wednesday, March 26, 1958. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Aries. It is "Hump Day", so many are beginning to think about the weekend ahead.

Spring has arrived, and the days are starting to get longer. In music, the song "Tequila" by The Champs is the best-selling record at the moment. Dwight David Eisenhower is the President of the United States, and Harold Macmillan is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

In fashion, women are sporting chemise dresses, sheaths, sack dresses and straight-cut suits. Short boxy jackets and shift dresses are also beginning to become popular. Meanwhile, a lot of men are sporting a "Teddy Boy" style that involves leather jackets, greased-back hair, extremely narrow trousers and velvet-collared jackets. Men are also wearing formal suits as daywear. Tailfins on cars are extremely popular at the moment. The design looks futuristic, almost like a rocket or the twin rudders on the back of an airplane. It's 1958, so radio stations and jukeboxes are playing songs from singers such as Domenico Modugno, The Everly Brothers, Elvis Presley, David Seville, Perez Prado, Billy Vaughn, Perry Como and The Champs.

If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Buddy Holly would be still alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "You Bet Your Life", "Sky King", "Have Gun - Will Travel", and "Maverick". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Crusader Rabbit", "Colonel Bleep", "Captain Pugwash", and "Leave It to Beaver".

Popular toys at the moment include Dimestore soldiers, Colorforms, Play-Doh, and Metal House robots.

News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on March 26, 1958.

  • Movies from 1958.

    Movies from 1958

    The most popular movies in 1958 were South Pacific, Auntie Mame, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, No Time for Sergeants, Gigi, The Vikings and The Young Lions.
  • 1958 in music.

    1958 in music

    The radio stations in 1958 were dominated by artists such as Domenico Modugno, The Everly Brothers, Elvis Presley, David Seville, Perez Prado, Billy Vaughn, Perry Como and The Champs.
  • Charles de Gaulle.

    Charles de Gaulle

    Charles de Gaulle was named Time Person of the Year in 1958. De Gaulle had been appointed Prime Minister of France in 1958 after the collapse of the Fourth Republic.
  • Tailfins on cars.

    Tailfins on cars

    Tailfins on cars were a popular style around this time. The design looked futuristic, almost like the twin rudders on the back of an airplane.
  • Panty raids are all the rage on college campuses.

    Panty raids are all the rage on college campuses

    Panty raids were a popular college prank at the time. Large groups of male students would "raid" the living quarters of their female counterparts and then steal their underwear as proof that the raid had been successful. These raids took place during a time when colleges had curfews and men were forbidden from entering female dormitories.
  • Poodle skirts are a thing.

    Poodle skirts are a thing

    Women and young girls were wearing wide, unrestricted felt skirts called "poodle skirts." These were solid-colored skirts that had a design or a logo. In many cases, the design was an image of a poodle or a cat.
  • Greasers.

    Greasers

    A youth subculture called "greasers" emerged during the 1950s and early 1960s. The style included greased-back hairstyles, work pants, and denim or leather jackets.
  • The Jukebox.

    The Jukebox

    The jukebox was at the height of its popularity. Teenagers and young adults would often hang out at local restaurants and diners and listen to the latest songs.
  • Men are getting "DA haircuts".

    Men are getting "DA haircuts"

    The "DA haircut" was extremely popular among men. The cut consisted of a combed-back hairstyle that was parted down the middle at the back. "DA" stood for "Duck's Ass," which is what many people liked to call the style.
  • Sock hops.

    Sock hops

    Sock hops were informal dance events for teenagers. The name originated from the fact that many of these dances required participants to remove their shoes. This is because sock hops were often held in high school gymnasiums, and the organizers didn't want scuff marks on the floors.
  • Capitalism vs Communism.

    Capitalism vs Communism

    The ideological clash between capitalism and communism heated up during the 1950s. It was during this period that a "Cold War" started between the United States and the Soviet Union. In the US, there were fears that Soviet spies had infiltrated all parts of society, including Hollywood.
  • The economy is booming.

    The economy is booming

    The world was recovering from World War II. Many countries witnessed an economic boom during this decade. Unemployment was low, consumerism increased, mortgages were cheap, and governments started to invest in infrastructure such as highways. For many, this was the "golden age" of the economy.
  • Rotary phones.

    Rotary phones

    Almost everyone had rotary phones in the 1950s. However, the heavier metal dial components were being phased out and replaced with plastic.
  • More and more people are buying television sets.

    More and more people are buying television sets

    More and more households were buying TV sets. In 1950, 20% of homes had a television. By the end of the decade, that figure had risen to 90%.

Personality traits

Check out our personality summary for people who were born on March 26, 1958.

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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to March 26, 1958.

  • February 28, 1958: 26 students and a bus driver are killed when a school bus plunges into a river in Prestonsburg, Kentucky.
  • March 19, 1958: 24 people are killed after a loft fire breaks out at the Monarch Underwear Company in Manhattan.
  • March 22, 1958: Film producer Mike Todd dies in a plane crash near Grants, New Mexico.
  • March 24, 1958: Elvis Presley is inducted into the U.S. Army.
  • This date: March 26, 1958
  • March 31, 1958: The song "Johnny B. Goode" is released by Chuck Berry.
  • April 3, 1958: Fidel Castro's army begins its attacks on on the Cuban capital of Havana.
  • April 4, 1958: The daughter of actress Lana Turner, Cheryl Crane, stabs her mother's boyfriend, Johnny Stompanato, to death in self-defense.
  • April 6, 1958: 47 people die after Capital Airlines Flight 67 crashes into Saginaw Bay near Freeland, Michigan.
  • April 18, 1958: Baseball: The Los Angeles Dodgers play their first game.
  • April 19, 1958: Soccer: Wolverhampton Wanderers win the First Division title after beating Preston North End 2-0.
  • April 21, 1958: 49 people die when United Airlines Flight 736 collides with a fighter jet near Las Vegas.
Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on March 26, 1958, will have the star sign Aries.
  • Zodiac Element: Fire.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1958 was the year of the Dog (Yang Wood).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 7.
  • Native American Zodiac: March 26, 1958 falls under the Falcon.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of March will have the birthstone Aquamarine.
  • Birth flower (March): The Daffodil and the Jonqui.

1950s fashion

Photographs of 1950s fashion and hairstyles.

1950s fashion

Television shows

TV shows in 1958

In March 1958, TV audiences were watching the following series:

TV shows from March 1958.

Decoy
Decoy
Casey Jones
Casey Jones
Maverick
Maverick
Perry Mason
Perry Mason
Wagon Train
Wagon Train
Have Gun - Will Travel
Have Gun - Will Travel
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Fury
Fury
Gunsmoke
Gunsmoke
The Danny Thomas Show
The Danny Thomas Show
Sky King
Sky King
The Jack Benny Program
The Jack Benny Program
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show
You Bet Your Life
You Bet Your Life
What's My Line?
What's My Line?
The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show

Cars in 1958

1958 saw the introduction of cars such as the Rambler American, the Chevrolet Impala, the Rover P5, the Mercedes-Benz W128, the Ford Galaxie, and the Renault Caravelle.

Cars in 1958.

Children TV shows

Kids TV shows on March 26, 1958

If you were a kid on March 26, 1958, then you were probably watching the following cartoons and TV shows:

The Ruff and Reddy Show
The Ruff and Reddy Show
Leave It to Beaver
Leave It to Beaver
The Woody Woodpecker Show
The Woody Woodpecker Show

Colonel Bleep
Colonel Bleep
Tom Terrific
Tom Terrific
Heckle and Jeckle
Heckle and Jeckle
The Gumby Show
The Gumby Show
Mighty Mouse Playhouse
Mighty Mouse Playhouse
Captain Kangaroo
Captain Kangaroo
The Mickey Mouse Club
The Mickey Mouse Club
Father Knows Best
Father Knows Best
Lassie
Lassie
Adventures of Superman
Adventures of Superman
Crusader Rabbit
Crusader Rabbit
Tom and Jerry
Tom and Jerry
Looney Tunes
Looney Tunes
Toys

Popular toys and games in 1958

If you were a child on this date, then you may have had some of the following toys:

Metal House robots
Metal House robots
The Frisbee
The Frisbee
Wooly Willy
Wooly Willy
Play-Doh
Play-Doh
Matchbox toy cars
Matchbox toy cars
Colorforms
Colorforms
BAS-KET Miniature Basketball
BAS-KET Miniature Basketball
Tiny Tears (doll)
Tiny Tears (doll)
Spinning Tops
Spinning Tops
Toy Guns
Toy Guns
Foto-Electric Baseball
Foto-Electric Baseball
Tonka trucks
Tonka trucks
Dimestore soldiers
Dimestore soldiers

Were you born on March 26, 1958?

If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 1958.

This is because humans find it difficult to retrieve memories of their early childhood.

If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out March 26, 1964, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on March 26.

Robert Frost

Robert Frost

Poet Deceased
Born on March 26, 1874
He turned 84 on this day in 1958.

Leonard Nimoy

Leonard Nimoy

Actor Deceased
Born on March 26, 1931
He turned 27 on this day in 1958.

James Caan

James Caan

Actor Deceased
Born on March 26, 1940
He turned 18 on this day in 1958.

Nancy Pelosi

Nancy Pelosi

US politician
Born on March 26, 1940
She turned 18 on this day in 1958.

Richard Dawkins

Richard Dawkins

Atheist author
Born on March 26, 1941
He turned 17 on this day in 1958.

Diana Ross

Diana Ross

Singer
Born on March 26, 1944
She turned 14 on this day in 1958.

Steven Tyler

Steven Tyler

Singer
Born on March 26, 1948
He turned 10 on this day in 1958.

Michael Imperioli

Michael Imperioli

Actor
Born on March 26, 1966
He was born exactly 8 years after this date.

Mikel Arteta

Mikel Arteta

Spanish football manager
Born on March 26, 1982
He was born exactly 24 years after this date.

Keira Knightley

Keira Knightley

Actress
Born on March 26, 1985
She was born exactly 27 years after this date.

Nina Agdal

Nina Agdal

Model
Born on March 26, 1992
She was born exactly 34 years after this date.

Bhad Bhabie

Bhad Bhabie

Rapper
Born on March 26, 2003
She was born exactly 45 years after this date.

USA

US President

Dwight David Eisenhower was the President of the United States on March 26, 1958.

UK

UK Prime Minister

Harold Macmillan was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Ireland

Irish Taoiseach

Éamon de Valera was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

  • A baby that was born on March 26, 1958 was most likely conceived around July 3, 1957.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on March 26, 1958 is close to December 17, 1958.

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Stats for March 26, 1958

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about March 26, 1958:

  • 24,109 days have passed since this date.
  • 3,444 weeks have passed.
  • 2,083,017,600 seconds have passed since March 26, 1958.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 2,430,187,200 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 1,074,837,081,600 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 347,169,600 times.
  • You have taken approximately 179,139,514 steps. That's roughly 79,618 miles!
  • Since this date, 24,996,211 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere!
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