Historical Events
NBA All-Star Game
8th NBA All-Star Game, Kiel Auditorium, St. Louis, Mo: East beats West, 130-118; MVP: Bob Pettit, Milwaukee Hawks, C
- KMOT TV channel 10 in Minot, ND (NBC) begins broadcasting
- Phillies agree to televise 78 games into NYC (doesn't happen)
- St Louis Hawks forward Bob Pettit becomes first member of the losing team to win the NBA All-Star MVP award; scores 28 points and grabs 26 rebounds, even though East beats West, 130-118
Famous Birthdays
- Miguel Alejandro, American actor (Popi), born in NYC, New York
About January 21, 1958
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 65 years, 8 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Jailhouse Rock - Elvis Presley