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December 4, 1958

December 4, 1958, was a Thursday. It was 65 years, 11 months, and 17 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Sagittarius.

Music charts

Top song: December 4, 1958

The best-selling single on December 4, 1958 was "To Know Him Is to Love Him" by The Teddy Bears.

The Billboard Hot 100 on December 4, 1958

The top five songs from the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

  • To Know Him, Is To Love Him - The Teddy Bears
  • Tom Dooley - The Kingston Trio
  • It's Only Make Believe - Conway Twitty
  • Beep Beep - The Playmates
  • One Night - Elvis Presley
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 24,094 days ago. Approximately 803 months have passed. It was the 338th day of 1958, in week 49. The decade was the fifties. There were only 27 days left in the year. 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 December 4, 1958

Let's take a stroll down memory lane.

It is Thursday, December 4, 1958. Anyone born today will have the star sign Sagittarius. The Christmas season of 1958 has begun.

In music, the song "To Know Him Is to Love Him" by The Teddy Bears 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 "What's My Line?", "The Danny Thomas Show", "Gunsmoke", and "Tonight Starring Jack Paar". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Tom and Jerry", "Father Knows Best", "The Ruff and Reddy Show", and "Pixie and Dixie and Mr. Jinks".

Popular toys at the moment include Foto-Electric Baseball, Spinning Tops, Tiny Tears (doll), and Wooly Willy.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on December 4, 1958, will have the star sign Sagittarius.
  • 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 3.
  • Native American Zodiac: December 4, 1958 falls under the Owl.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of December will have the birthstones Tanzanite, Zircon and Turquoise.
  • Birth flower (December): The Narcissus and the Holly.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on December 4, 1958.

  • Christmas 1958 has begun.

    Christmas 1958 has begun

    The Christmas holiday season of 1958 had just begun. Retailers were starting to play festive music, and decorations were beginning to spring up.
  • 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?

Notable events that happened close to December 4, 1958.

  • November 17, 1958: The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late) is released.
  • December 1, 1958: 92 pupils and 3 nuns die when a fire breaks out at Our Lady of the Angels School in Chicago, Illinois.
  • This date: December 4, 1958
  • December 28, 1958: NFL: The Baltimore Colts defeat the New York Giants by 23-17 to win the 1958 NFL Championship Game.
  • January 1, 1959: The Cuban Revolution ends when Cuban president Fulgencio Batista and his government ministers flee the country.
  • January 3, 1959: Alaska becomes the 49th US state.

1950s fashion

Photographs of 1950s fashion and hairstyles.

1950s fashion

Television shows

TV shows in 1958

Television shows that people were watching in December 1958:

TV shows from December 1958.

77 Sunset Strip
77 Sunset Strip
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 December 4, 1958

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

Pixie and Dixie and Mr. Jinks
Pixie and Dixie and Mr. Jinks
Felix the Cat
Felix the Cat
Bozo: The World's Most Famous Clown
Bozo: The World's Most Famous Clown

The Rifleman
The Rifleman
The Huckleberry Hound Show
The Huckleberry Hound Show
The Adventures of Spunky and Tadpole
The Adventures of Spunky and Tadpole
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
Toys

Popular toys and games in 1958

Toys and games that were popular in 1958:

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 December 4, 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 December 4, 1964, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on December 4.

Jeff Bridges

Jeff Bridges

Actor
Born on December 4, 1949
He turned 9 on this day in 1958.

Jonathan Goldstein

Jonathan Goldstein

Actor
Born on December 4, 1964
He was born exactly 6 years after this date.

Jay-Z

Jay-Z

Rapper
Born on December 4, 1969
He was born exactly 11 years after this date.

Fat Pat

Fat Pat

Rapper Deceased
Born on December 4, 1970
He was born exactly 12 years after this date.

Tyra Banks

Tyra Banks

Model
Born on December 4, 1973
She was born exactly 15 years after this date.

Jin

Jin

BTS member
Born on December 4, 1992
He was born exactly 34 years after this date.

Millie Court

Millie Court

Love Island contestant
Born on December 4, 1996
She was born exactly 38 years after this date.

USA

US President

Dwight David Eisenhower was the President of the United States on December 4, 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 December 4, 1958 was most likely conceived around March 13, 1958.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on December 4, 1958 is close to August 27, 1959.

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Stats for December 4, 1958

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about December 4, 1958:

  • 24,094 days have passed since this date.
  • 3,442 weeks have passed.
  • 2,081,721,600 seconds have passed since December 4, 1958.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 2,428,675,200 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 1,074,168,345,600 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 346,953,600 times.
  • You have taken approximately 179,028,058 steps. That's roughly 79,568 miles.
  • 24,980,659 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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