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June 17, 1958

June 17, 1958, was a Tuesday. It was the 168th day of 1958. The decade was the fifties.

65 years, 9 months, and 11 days have passed since June 17, 1958.

The zodiac star sign for this date is Gemini.

On This Day

What happened on this date?

Notable events that occurred on June 17, 1958:

  • 18 construction workers are killed after several parts of the Ironworkers Memorial Bridge collapse in Vancouver, Canada.
Music charts

Top song: June 17, 1958

The best-selling single on June 17, 1958 was "The Purple People Eater" by Sheb Wooley.

Play the top singles 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 occurred 24,026 days ago. Approximately 801 months have passed. It was the 168th day of 1958, in week 25. The decade was the fifties. People who were born on June 17, 1958, are now 65 years old and belong to the Baby Boomer generation. We have gone through approximately 267 seasons of weather since this date.

Take me back to June 17, 1958

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

The date is June 17, 1958, and it's a Tuesday. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Gemini. The summer of 1958 is in full swing. The weather is warm, and the evenings are brighter than usual. Most schools and colleges are now finished until August or September.

In music, the song "The Purple People Eater" by Sheb Wooley 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. On television, people are watching popular shows such as "Sky King", "Have Gun - Will Travel", "Wagon Train", and "Maverick".

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.

The 1958 FIFA World Cup is taking place in Sweden. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Buddy Holly would be still alive. Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Tom and Jerry", "Captain Kangaroo", "The Gumby Show", and "The Woody Woodpecker Show".

Children are playing with toys such as Dimestore soldiers, Spinning Tops, BAS-KET Miniature Basketball, and Wooly Willy.

News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on June 17, 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 June 17, 1958.

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Events

What happened around this time?

News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around June 17, 1958.

  • May 24, 1958: May 1958 coup: Oparation Corse: French paratroopers from Algeria take control of the island of Corsica.
  • May 28, 1958: Real Madrid win the 1958 European Cup after they defeat Milan 3-2 in extra time.
  • May 29, 1958: French politicians call on Charles de Gaulle to return to power following an ultimatum from the French Army.
  • May 31, 1958: Pizza Hut is founded.
  • June 8, 1958: The 1958 FIFA World Cup begins in Sweden.
  • This date: June 17, 1958
  • June 29, 1958: Brazil beat Sweden 5-2 to win the 1958 World Cup.
  • July 11, 1958: Scottish serial killer Peter Manuel is hanged.
  • July 12, 1958: The Beatles have their first recording session.
  • July 14, 1958: King Faisal II of Iraq is executed following a coup d'état.
  • July 15, 1958: 14 July Revolution: Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Said is captured and killed while trying to escape the country.
Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on June 17, 1958, will have the star sign Gemini.
  • Zodiac Element: Air.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1958 was the year of the Dog (Yang Wood).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 1.
  • Native American Zodiac: June 17, 1958 falls under the Deer.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of June will have the birthstones Pearl and Alexandrite.
  • Birth flower (June): The Rose and the Honeysuckle.

1950s fashion

Photographs of 1950s fashion and hairstyles.

1950s fashion

Television shows

TV series on June 17, 1958

People in June 1958 were watching the following TV series:

TV shows from June 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

Cartoons and children's TV shows in June 1958

Children and teenagers were watching the following cartoons and TV series:

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
Crusader Rabbit
Crusader Rabbit
Tom and Jerry
Tom and Jerry
Looney Tunes
Looney Tunes
Toys

Toys in 1958

Children were playing with the following toys and games:

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 June 17, 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 June 17, 1964, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on June 17.

Igor Stravinsky

Igor Stravinsky

Russian composer Deceased
Born on June 17, 1882
He turned 76 on this day in 1958.

Barry Manilow

Barry Manilow

Singer
Born on June 17, 1943
He turned 15 on this day in 1958.

Arabian Prince

Arabian Prince

Rapper
Born on June 17, 1965
He was born exactly 7 years after this date.

Venus Williams

Venus Williams

Tennis player
Born on June 17, 1980
She was born exactly 22 years after this date.

Simone Battle

Simone Battle

Singer Deceased
Born on June 17, 1989
She was born exactly 31 years after this date.

Holidays

Holidays

National holidays and famous events that fall on June 17:

  • Icelandic National Day (Iceland)
USA

US President

Dwight David Eisenhower was the President of the United States on June 17, 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 June 17, 1958 was most likely conceived around September 24, 1957.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on June 17, 1958 is close to March 10, 1959.

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Stats for June 17, 1958

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about June 17, 1958:

  • 24,026 days have passed since this date.
  • 3,432 weeks have passed.
  • 2,075,850,000 seconds have passed since June 17, 1958.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 2,421,825,000 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 1,071,138,600,000 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 345,975,000 times.
  • You have taken approximately 178,523,100 steps. That's roughly 79,344 miles!
  • Since this date, 24,910,200 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere!
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