8th of July, 1958

The 8th of July, 1958, fell on a Tuesday. Day 189 of 1958. Decade: 1950s.

61 years, 7 months and 19 days have passed since the 8th of July, 1958.

Born On This Date

People who were born on this exact date:

Born on this exact date: Kevin Bacon: Actor.

News Topics, Fads & Culture

Trending news stories and fads that were prevalent throughout this time period. These are news stories and events that would have been in the media on the 8th of July, 1958.

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

Basic Facts

Basic facts and information about this date:

61 years, 7 months and 19 days have passed since the 8th of July, 1958.
Week Number: This date occurred during Week 28 of 1958.
Leap Year: 1958 was NOT a leap year.
Age: Anyone born on the 8th of July, 1958, will be 61 years of age.
People born in 1958 belong to the "Baby Boomer" generation.

Around This Time...

Notable events that occurred around the 8th of July, 1958:

11th of July, 1958: Scottish serial killer Peter Manuel is hanged.
12th of July, 1958: The Beatles have their first recording session.
29th of July, 1958: NASA is formally created..

Horoscopes & Birthstone Information

Zodiac & Birthstone information:

Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on the 8th of July, 1958, will have the star sign Cancer.
Zodiac Element: Water.
Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1958 was the year of the Dog (Yang Wood).
Native American Zodiac: The 8th of July, 1958 falls under the Woodpecker.
Birthstone: Anyone born during the month of July will have the birthstone Ruby.

1958 - Kid's TV

Children's and Teen TV shows that would have been airing on this date in 1958.

"Leave It to Beaver" - "The Woody Woodpecker Show" - "Captain Kangaroo" - "Father Knows Best" - "Lassie" - "Looney Tunes"

Celebrity Birthdays

Celebrities and historical figures that were born on the 8th of July:

8th of July, 1839: John D. Rockefeller: Business magnate.
8th of July, 1885: Hugo Boss: Hugo Boss founder.
8th of July, 1998: Jaden Smith: Actor.

US President

Who was the US President on this particular date?

Dwight David Eisenhower was the President of the United States on the 8th of July, 1958.

Conception Dates

Interesting facts about conception dates.

A baby that was born on the 8th of July, 1958 was probably conceived around the 28th of September, 1957. (Rough Estimate).
The due date for a baby that was conceived on the 8th of July, 1958 is the 17th of April, 1959. (Rough Estimate).

8th of July

Events that have occurred on the 8th of July:

8th of July, 1961: 108 people are killed by a mine explosion in Czechoslovakia.
8th of July, 1984: Bob Dylan headlines at Slane.
8th of July, 1990: West Germany wins the World Cup.
8th of July, 1994: North Korean leader Kim Il-sung dies.
8th of July, 1992: The first episode of "Melrose Place" is aired.
8th of July, 1996: The Spice Girls release their single Wannabe.
8th of July, 1999: J. K. Rowling publishes her third novel in the Harry Potter series: "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban."
8th of July, 2000: J. K. Rowling publishes her fourth novel in the Harry Potter series: "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire."
8th of July, 2005: Fantastic Four (2005) is released.
8th of July, 2005: British horror film The Descent (2005) is released.
8th of July, 2010: The Decision: LeBron James announces that he will be leaving the Cleveland Cavaliers for Miami Heat.
8th of July, 2014: 2014 FIFA World Cup: Germany defeat the host country Brazil 7-1.

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Time Difference & Statistics

Here are some fun statistics about the 8th of July, 1958.

22,514 days have passed since this date.
1,945,213,200 seconds have passed since the 8th of July, 1958.
If you were born on this day, your heart has beated approximately 2,269,415,400 times.
Since the 8th of July, 1958, earth has travelled approximately 1,003,730,011,200 miles through space.
If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 324,202,200 times.
If you were born on this day, you have taken approximately 167,288,335 steps. That's about 74,350 miles!
Since this date, 23,342,558 meteors have entered the earth's atmosphere!

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