Historical Events
- Clifton R Wharton confirmed as 1st US African American foreign minister (to Romania)
- Gamel Abdel Nasser nominated 1st President of United Arab Republic
- Test cricket debut of outstanding West Indian spin bowler Lance Gibbs, 2nd Test v Pakistan in Port-of-Spain
- Vanguard TV-3 back-up launches into Earth orbit; reaches 6 km
Famous Deaths
- H. M. Tomlinson, British writer (Under red ensign), dies at 84
About February 5, 1958
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 65 years, 7 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Jailhouse Rock - Elvis Presley
