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August 21, 1958

August 21, 1958, was a Thursday. It was 66 years, 4 months, and 1 day ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Leo.

Music charts

Top song: August 21, 1958

The best-selling single on August 21, 1958 was "Volare (Nel blu dipinto di blu)" by Domenico Modugno.

The Billboard Hot 100 on August 21, 1958

The top five songs from the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

  • Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu (Volaré) - Domenico Modugno
  • Little Star - The Elegants
  • My True Love - Jack Scott
  • Poor Little Fool - Ricky Nelson
  • Just A Dream - Jimmy Clanton And His Rockets
Play the top singles 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 occurred 24,230 days ago. Approximately 808 months have passed. It was the 233rd day of 1958, in week 34. The decade was the fifties. People who were born on August 21, 1958, are now 66 years old and belong to the Baby Boomer generation. 269 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

Take me back to August 21, 1958

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

The date is August 21, 1958, and it's a Thursday. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Leo. The summer of 1958 is coming to an end and fall is just around the corner.

In music, the song "Volare (Nel blu dipinto di blu)" by Domenico Modugno 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. On television, people are watching popular shows such as "You Bet Your Life", "The Jack Benny Program", "Gunsmoke", and "Wagon Train".

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. Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Mighty Mouse Playhouse", "The Gumby Show", "Colonel Bleep", and "The Ruff and Reddy Show".

Children are playing with toys such as Dimestore soldiers, Spinning Tops, Metal House robots, and the Hula Hoop.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on August 21, 1958, will have the star sign Leo.
  • 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 7.
  • Native American Zodiac: August 21, 1958 falls under the Salmon.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of August will have the birthstone Peridot.
  • Birth flower (August): The Gladiolus and the Poppy.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on August 21, 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?

News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around August 21, 1958.

  • July 29, 1958: NASA is formally created.
  • August 7, 1958: US playwright Arthur Miller is cleared of his contempt of Congress conviction.
  • August 14, 1958: 99 people die when KLM Flight 607-E crashes off the coast of Shannon Airport in Ireland.
  • This date: August 21, 1958
  • August 29, 1958:
    • The 1958 Notting Hill race riots begin.
    • Cliff Richard and the Drifters release the hit song "Move It".
  • September 10, 1958: American broadway performer Pearl Eaton is found murdered at her apartment in Manhattan Beach.
  • September 12, 1958: Little Rock Nine: The US Supreme Court forces the Arkansas School Board to begin desegregation.
  • September 15, 1958:
    • The final episode of "The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show" is aired on CBS.
    • 48 people are killed after a commuter train slides off the open Newark Bay lift bridge in Bayonne, New Jersey.
  • September 20, 1958: African American civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. is stabbed by a mentally-ill woman at a book signing.

1950s fashion

Photographs of 1950s fashion and hairstyles.

1950s fashion

Television shows

Television shows in August 1958

People in August 1958 were watching the following TV series:

TV shows from August 1958.

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

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

Cartoons and children's TV shows in August 1958

Children and teenagers were watching the following cartoons and TV series:

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

Toys 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

Were you born on August 21, 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 August 21, 1964, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on August 21.

Wilt Chamberlain

Wilt Chamberlain

Basketball player Deceased
Born on August 21, 1936
He turned 22 on this day in 1958.

Kenny Rogers

Kenny Rogers

Singer Deceased
Born on August 21, 1938
He turned 20 on this day in 1958.

Stretch

Stretch

Rapper Deceased
Born on August 21, 1968
He was born exactly 10 years after this date.

Kiami Davael

Kiami Davael

Actress
Born on August 21, 1986
She was born exactly 28 years after this date.

Usain Bolt

Usain Bolt

Sprinter
Born on August 21, 1986
He was born exactly 28 years after this date.

Robert Lewandowski

Robert Lewandowski

Soccer player
Born on August 21, 1988
He was born exactly 30 years after this date.

Hayden Panettiere

Hayden Panettiere

Actress
Born on August 21, 1989
She was born exactly 31 years after this date.

USA

US President

Dwight David Eisenhower was the President of the United States on August 21, 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 August 21, 1958 was most likely conceived around November 28, 1957.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on August 21, 1958 is close to May 14, 1959.

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Stats for August 21, 1958

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about August 21, 1958:

  • 24,230 days have passed since this date.
  • 3,461 weeks have passed.
  • 2,093,475,600 seconds have passed since August 21, 1958.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 2,442,388,200 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 1,080,233,409,600 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 348,912,600 times.
  • You have taken approximately 180,038,902 steps. That's roughly 80,017 miles.
  • 25,121,707 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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