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April 2, 1958

April 2, 1958, was a Wednesday. It was the 92nd day of 1958. The decade was the fifties.

65 years, 11 months, and 27 days have passed since April 2, 1958.

The zodiac star sign for this date is Aries.

Music charts

Top song: April 2, 1958

The best-selling single on April 2, 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 24,103 days ago. Approximately 803 months have passed. It was the 92nd day of 1958, in week 14. The decade was the fifties. People born on this day are currently 65 years old and belong to the Baby Boomer generation. The Earth has experienced 268 seasons of weather since then.

Take me back to April 2, 1958

Let's take a stroll down memory lane.

It is Wednesday, April 2, 1958. Anyone born today will have the star sign Aries. It is "Hump Day", so many are beginning to think about the weekend ahead.

The summer of 1958 is drawing closer and temperatures have started to rise. 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 "What's My Line?", "You Bet Your Life", "Tonight Starring Jack Paar", and "Maverick". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Captain Kangaroo", "The Gumby Show", "The Woody Woodpecker Show", and "The Ruff and Reddy Show".

Popular toys at the moment include Foto-Electric Baseball, Toy Guns, BAS-KET Miniature Basketball, and the Frisbee.

News

News, nostalgia, and fads

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

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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to April 2, 1958.

  • 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.
  • March 31, 1958: The song "Johnny B. Goode" is released by Chuck Berry.
  • This date: April 2, 1958
  • 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.
  • April 28, 1958: The final episode of the "Adventures of Superman" is aired.
Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on April 2, 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 11.
  • Native American Zodiac: April 2, 1958 falls under the Falcon.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of April will have the birthstone Diamond.
  • Birth flower (April): The Daisy and the Sweet Pea.

1950s fashion

Photographs of 1950s fashion and hairstyles.

1950s fashion

Television shows

TV shows in 1958

Television shows that people were watching in April 1958:

TV shows from April 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 April 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

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

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
Dimestore soldiers
Dimestore soldiers

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

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

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

Hans Christian Andersen

Hans Christian Andersen

Author Deceased
Born on April 2, 1805
He was not alive on this date.

Marvin Gaye

Marvin Gaye

RnB Singer Deceased
Born on April 2, 1939
He turned 19 on this day in 1958.

Linford Christie

Linford Christie

Athlete
Born on April 2, 1960
He was born exactly 2 years after this date.

Rodney King

Rodney King

Historical figure Deceased
Born on April 2, 1965
He was born exactly 7 years after this date.

Pedro Pascal

Pedro Pascal

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

Jesse Plemons

Jesse Plemons

Actor
Born on April 2, 1988
He was born exactly 30 years after this date.

Sammi Kane Kraft

Sammi Kane Kraft

Baseball player & actress Deceased
Born on April 2, 1992
She was born exactly 34 years after this date.

Emma Myers

Emma Myers

Actress
Born on April 2, 2002
She was born exactly 44 years after this date.

USA

US President

Dwight David Eisenhower was the President of the United States on April 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 April 2, 1958 was most likely conceived around July 10, 1957.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on April 2, 1958 is close to December 24, 1958.

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Stats for April 2, 1958

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about April 2, 1958:

  • 24,103 days have passed since this date.
  • 3,443 weeks have passed.
  • 2,082,499,200 seconds have passed since April 2, 1958.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 2,429,582,400 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 1,074,569,587,200 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 347,083,200 times.
  • You have taken approximately 179,094,931 steps. That's roughly 79,598 miles!
  • Since this date, 24,989,990 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere!
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