Famous Birthdays
- Amanda Bearse, American actress (Marcy Rhodes-Married With Children), born in Winter Park, Florida
- Greg Chaisson, Canadian heavy metal bassist (Badlands - "Dreams in the Dark"), born in Toronto, Ontario
Famous Weddings
Robert Redford
Actor Robert Redford (21) weds Lola Van Wagenen in Las Vegas, Nevada
Famous Deaths
- Felipe Boero, Argentine composer, dies at 74
1958 Highlights
About August 9, 1958
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 64 years, 7 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Poor Little Fool - Ricky Nelson
#1 Song: All I Have To Do Is Dream/Claudette - Everly Brothers
