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November 24, 1958

November 24, 1958, was a Monday. It was the 328th day of 1958. The decade was the fifties.

65 years, 4 months, and 4 days have passed since November 24, 1958.

The zodiac star sign for this date is Sagittarius.

Music charts

Top song: November 24, 1958

The best-selling single on November 24, 1958 was "It's Only Make Believe" by Conway Twitty.

The Billboard Hot 100 on November 24, 1958

The top five songs from the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

  • It's Only Make Believe - Conway Twitty
  • Tom Dooley - The Kingston Trio
  • To Know Him, Is To Love Him - The Teddy Bears
  • Topsy II - Cozy Cole
  • It's All In The Game - Tommy Edwards
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 23,866 days ago. Approximately 796 months have passed. It was the 328th day of 1958, in week 48. The decade was the fifties. The start of 1959 was just 37 days away. People born on this day are currently 65 years old and belong to the Baby Boomer generation. 265 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

Take me back to November 24, 1958

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

It is Monday, November 24, 1958. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Sagittarius. The weekend has just passed, so some people are feeling a bit down. Others are tired after partying too much.

In America, Thanksgiving 1958 is just around the corner. It's November, so the evenings are getting darker and the days are getting colder. In music, the song "It's Only Make Believe" by Conway Twitty 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. A new plastic toy called the "Hula Hoop" has become the latest fad. The hoop, which can be twirled around your waist and limbs, has exploded in popularity since July. 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 "Gunsmoke", "Tonight Starring Jack Paar", "Wagon Train", and "Casey Jones". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Lassie", "Father Knows Best", "The Huckleberry Hound Show", and "Felix the Cat". Popular toys at the moment include Toy Guns, Play-Doh, Wooly Willy, and the Frisbee.

News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on November 24, 1958.

  • The Hula Hoop craze.

    The Hula Hoop craze

    The "Hula Hoop" was so heavily marketed in the United States during July 1958 that it quickly became a fad. Over the course of a few months, over 20 million hula hoops were sold.
  • 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

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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to November 24, 1958.

  • October 28, 1958: Pope John XXIII: Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli becomes the new pope.
  • November 17, 1958: The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late) is released.
  • This date: November 24, 1958
  • December 1, 1958: 92 pupils and 3 nuns die when a fire breaks out at Our Lady of the Angels School in Chicago, Illinois.
Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on November 24, 1958, will have the star sign Sagittarius.
  • 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 22.
  • Native American Zodiac: November 24, 1958 falls under the Owl.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of November will have the birthstones Topaz and Citrine.
  • Birth flower (November): The Chrysanthemum.

1950s fashion

Photographs of 1950s fashion and hairstyles.

1950s fashion

Television shows

TV shows in 1958

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

TV shows from November 1958.

77 Sunset Strip
77 Sunset Strip
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
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 November 24, 1958

Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 1958:

Pixie and Dixie and Mr. Jinks
Pixie and Dixie and Mr. Jinks
Felix the Cat
Felix the Cat
Bozo: The World's Most Famous Clown
Bozo: The World's Most Famous Clown

The Huckleberry Hound Show
The Huckleberry Hound Show
The Adventures of Spunky and Tadpole
The Adventures of Spunky and Tadpole
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
Captain Pugwash
Captain Pugwash
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

Popular toys and games in 1958

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

The Hula Hoop
The Hula Hoop
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 November 24, 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 November 24, 1964, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on November 24.

Zachary Taylor

Zachary Taylor

US President Deceased
Born on November 24, 1784
He was not alive on this date.

Billy Connolly

Billy Connolly

Comedian
Born on November 24, 1942
He turned 16 on this day in 1958.

Ted Bundy

Ted Bundy

Serial killer Deceased
Born on November 24, 1946
He turned 12 on this day in 1958.

Sarah Hyland

Sarah Hyland

Actress
Born on November 24, 1990
She was born exactly 32 years after this date.

Tom Odell

Tom Odell

Singer
Born on November 24, 1990
He was born exactly 32 years after this date.

USA

US President

Dwight David Eisenhower was the President of the United States on November 24, 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 November 24, 1958 was most likely conceived around March 3, 1958.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on November 24, 1958 is close to August 17, 1959.

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Stats for November 24, 1958

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about November 24, 1958:

  • 23,866 days have passed since this date.
  • 3,409 weeks have passed.
  • 2,062,022,400 seconds have passed since November 24, 1958.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 2,405,692,800 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 1,064,003,558,400 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 343,670,400 times.
  • You have taken approximately 177,333,926 steps. That's roughly 78,815 miles!
  • Since this date, 24,744,269 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere!
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