Historical Events
- Royal Teens' "Short Shorts" enters Top 40 chart & peaks at #3
Famous Birthdays
- Joe Frank Edwards Jr, Cmdr USN/astronaut (STS 89), born in Richmond, Virginia
- Lee Crystal [Sackett], American drummer (Joan Jett & The Blackhearts - "I Love Rock'n'Roll"), born in Brooklyn, New York (d. 2013)
- Lizzie Borden, director/writer (Love Crimes, Working Girls)
- N. Gregory Mankiw, American economist
Famous Deaths
- Henry Kuttner, American sci-fi author (Dark World, As You Were), dies of a heart attack at 42
- Johan Buziau, Dutch cabaret performer and clown (1 great dog), dies at 81
1958 Highlights
About February 3, 1958
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 65 years, 7 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Jailhouse Rock - Elvis Presley
