August 16th, 1958, was a Saturday. It was Day 228 of 1958. The decade was the Fifties.
64 years, 9 months, and 12 days have passed since August 16th, 1958.
The zodiac star sign for this date is Leo.
People who were born on this exact date.
The best-selling single on August 16th, 1958 was "Poor Little Fool" by Ricky Nelson.
The top five songs from the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Let's take a walk down memory lane.
The date is August 16th, 1958, and it's a Saturday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Leo. People are currently enjoying their weekend.
It's summer, so the temperatures are warmer and the evenings are longer than usual. In music, the song "Poor Little Fool" by Ricky Nelson 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 "You Bet Your Life", "Sky King", "Gunsmoke", and "Casey Jones".
Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Lassie", "The Gumby Show", "Colonel Bleep", and "The Ruff and Reddy Show". Popular toys at the moment include Dimestore soldiers, Foto-Electric Baseball, Toy Guns, and the Frisbee.
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on August 16th, 1958.
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.
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.
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 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 were a popular style around this time. The design looked futuristic, almost like the twin rudders on the back of an airplane.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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 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.
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 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%.
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Television shows that people were watching in August 1958.
Casey Jones
American Western series starring Alan Hale.
Maverick
American Western series about two brothers called Bret and Bart Maverick.
Perry Mason
Legal drama series.
Wagon Train
American western series.
Have Gun - Will Travel
American western series.
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Talk show hosted by Jack Paar.
Fury
American Western series about ranch operator Jim Newton and his adopted son Joey Clark.
Gunsmoke
Western drama series.
The Danny Thomas Show
American sitcom about a successful nightclub singer.
Sky King
Western series starring Kirby Grant, Gloria Winters and Ron Hagerthy.
The Jack Benny Program
25-minute-long situation comedy series that broadcast on CBS.
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show
TV series that broadcast on CBS.
You Bet Your Life
Comedy quiz series hosted by Groucho Marx.
What's My Line?
Panel game show.
The Ed Sullivan Show
Variety show.
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.
Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 1958.
The Ruff and Reddy Show
Leave It to Beaver
The Woody Woodpecker Show
Colonel Bleep
Tom Terrific
Heckle and Jeckle
The Gumby Show
Mighty Mouse Playhouse
Captain Kangaroo
The Mickey Mouse Club
Father Knows Best
Lassie
Crusader Rabbit
Tom and Jerry
Looney Tunes
Toys and games that were popular on this date in 1958.
The Hula Hoop
Metal House robots
The Frisbee
Wooly Willy
Play-Doh
Matchbox toy cars
Colorforms
BAS-KET Miniature Basketball
Tiny Tears (doll)
Spinning Tops
Toy Guns
Foto-Electric Baseball
Tonka trucks
Dimestore soldiers
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 August 16th, 1964, instead.
Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on August 16th.
Actor.
Born on August 16th, 1953
He turned 5 on this day in 1958.
Movie director.
Born on August 16th, 1954
He turned 4 on this day in 1958.
Actor.
Born on August 16th, 1962
He was born exactly 4 years after this date.
Actor.
Born on August 16th, 1986
He was born exactly 28 years after this date.
Dwight David Eisenhower was the President of the United States on August 16th, 1958.
Harold Macmillan was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Éamon de Valera was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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