What happened on Tuesday August 05, 1958?

Here's what happened on August 05, 1958:

• Keeling begins landmark CO2 measurements On August 5, 1958, Charles David Keeling began his groundbreaking measurements of atmospheric carbon dioxide at the Mauna Loa Observatory in Hawaii. This data collection has been crucial in understanding climate change and the increase of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. source: noaa.gov
• Establishment of Upper Volta Republic Upper Volta, now known as Burkina Faso, was officially established as a republic on August 5, 1958. This marked a significant step in the country's journey towards independence from French colonial rule, which was achieved in 1960. source: britannica.com
• USS Nautilus completes first polar submarine transit On August 5, 1958, the USS Nautilus became the first submarine to complete a submerged transit of the North Pole. This historic journey demonstrated the capabilities of nuclear submarines and marked a significant achievement in naval history. source: britannica.com
• Philip Kapleau's Zen Awakening Philip Kapleau, a prominent American Zen Buddhist teacher, experienced his first spiritual awakening under the guidance of Zen Master Yasutani Roshi, a pivotal moment in his journey to become a key figure in introducing Zen Buddhism to the West.

Events in 1958

August 05, 1958: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE magazines from August 1958

Newspapers from Aug. 05, 1958

Your poster from August 05, 1958

August 05, 1958 was a Tuesday and it was the 217th day of the year 1958 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 05, 1958 can also be written as 8/5/1958 in the US and as 5/8/1958 in UK and Europe.

August 05, 1958 in August 1958 calendar

Famous people born on August 05, 1958:

• Terri Clark

  Terri Clark is a prominent Canadian country music singer signed to Mercury Records in 1995.

• Mary Decker

  Mary Decker is a renowned American long-distance runner famous for her Olympic performances and rivalry with Zola Budd in the 1984 Los...

Famous people born in 1958

Famous people born on August 5th

Famous people died on August 05, 1958:

• Carl Westergren

Famous people who died in 1958

Famous people who died on August 5th

August 05, 1958: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 05, 1958 was Poor Little Fool by Ricky Nelson, according to the music chart for the week August 4th and August 10th.

1. Ricky Nelson - Poor Little Fool
2. Perez Prado and His Orchestra - Patricia
3. Bobby Darin - Splish Splash
4. Elvis Presley - Hard Headed Woman
5. Kalin Twins - When

August 05, 1958: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 05, 1958 was All I Have To Do Is Dream / Claudette by The Everly Brothers, according to the music chart for the week August 4th and August 10th.

1. The Everly Brothers - All I Have To Do Is Dream / Claudette
2. The Kalin Twins - When
3. Elvis Presley - Hard Headed Woman
4. Dean Martin - Return To Me
5. Max Bygraves - Tulips From Amsterdam / You Need Hands

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 5th is Leo.

Discover the zodiac sign and horoscope for any day in the past.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

Discover the personality of August born.

Unlock the Mysteries of August 05, 1958! Claim Your Free Numerology Report!

August 05, 1958: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 05, 1958 is Dog and the associated element is Earth.

Discover the Dog personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

Moon phase

The moon phase on August 05, 1958 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 05, 1958 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on August 05, 1958 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 60% full, rising at 10:29 pm and setting at 12:38 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 30, 1958 while the next full moon would come on Aug 29, 1958.

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!

Explore Moon Phases in August 1958

Your place in the Universe on August 05, 1958

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Someone born on August 05, 1958 is:

67 years 9 months old,

or 813 months and 20 days old,

or 3537 weeks and 6 days old,

or 24765 days old,

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 05, 1958?

There are 72 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 5th 2026.

Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 05, 1958?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 05, 1958.

Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.