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January 2, 1958

January 2, 1958, was a Thursday. It was 66 years, 10 months, and 21 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Capricorn.

Music charts

Top song: January 2, 1958

The best-selling single on January 2, 1958 was "April Love" by Pat Boone.

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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 24,432 days ago. Approximately 814 months have passed. It was the 2nd day of 1958, in week 01. The decade was the fifties. People born on this day are currently 66 years old and belong to the Baby Boomer generation. The Earth has experienced 271 seasons of weather since then.

Take me back to January 2, 1958

Let's take a stroll down memory lane.

It is Thursday, January 2, 1958. Anyone born today will have the star sign Capricorn. In music, the song "April Love" by Pat Boone 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 "The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show", "The Danny Thomas Show", "Casey Jones", and "Decoy".

Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Crusader Rabbit", "Captain Kangaroo", "Captain Pugwash", and "The Woody Woodpecker Show". Popular toys at the moment include Dimestore soldiers, Tiny Tears (doll), BAS-KET Miniature Basketball, and Wooly Willy.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on January 2, 1958, will have the star sign Capricorn.
  • Zodiac Element: Earth.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1958 was the year of the Dog (Yang Wood).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 8.
  • Native American Zodiac: January 2, 1958 falls under the Goose.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of January will have the birthstone Garnet.
  • Birth flower (January): The Carnation and the Snowdrop.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on January 2, 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 January 2, 1958.

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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to January 2, 1958.

  • December 4, 1957: 90 people are killed when two trains collide near Lewisham in London.
  • December 12, 1957: Jerry Lee Lewis marries his 13-year-old cousin.
  • December 14, 1957: The first episode of "The Ruff and Reddy Show" is aired on NBC.
  • December 16, 1957: It is publicly announced that Elvis Presley is being drafted into the US army.
  • December 29, 1957: NFL: The Detroit Lions defeat the Cleveland Browns by 59-14 to win the 1957 NFL Championship Game.
  • January 1, 1958:
    • The European Economic Community (EEC) is established.
    • Johnny Cash performs a concert at San Quentin State Prison.
  • This date: January 2, 1958
  • January 21, 1958: Charles Starkweather begins his spree killings in Nebraska and Wyoming.
  • January 28, 1958: Baseball player Roy Campanella is paralyzed in a car accident.
  • January 31, 1958: The United States launches its first satellite "Explorer 1".
  • February 1, 1958: The United Arab Republic is formed after Egypt and Syria unite.

1950s fashion

Photographs of 1950s fashion and hairstyles.

1950s fashion

Television shows

TV shows in 1958

Television shows that people were watching in January 1958:

TV shows from January 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

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 January 2, 1958

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

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
Toys

Popular toys and games in 1958

Toys and games that were popular in 1958:

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

Were you born on January 2, 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 January 2, 1964, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on January 2.

Cuba Gooding, Jr

Cuba Gooding, Jr

Actor
Born on January 2, 1968
He was born exactly 10 years after this date.

Dax Shepard

Dax Shepard

Actor
Born on January 2, 1975
He was born exactly 17 years after this date.

Loic Remy

Loic Remy

Soccer player
Born on January 2, 1987
He was born exactly 29 years after this date.

Tfue

Tfue

American streamer
Born on January 2, 1998
He was born exactly 40 years after this date.

Holidays

Holidays

National holidays and famous events that fall on January 2:

USA

US President

Dwight David Eisenhower was the President of the United States on January 2, 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 January 2, 1958 was most likely conceived around April 11, 1957.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on January 2, 1958 is close to September 25, 1958.

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Stats for January 2, 1958

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about January 2, 1958:

  • 24,432 days have passed since this date.
  • 3,490 weeks have passed.
  • 2,110,924,800 seconds have passed since January 2, 1958.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 2,462,745,600 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 1,089,237,196,800 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 351,820,800 times.
  • You have taken approximately 181,539,533 steps. That's roughly 80,684 miles.
  • 25,331,098 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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