Historical Events
Sports History
In basketball Oscar Robertson (Cin) scores 56, Seton Hall team 54
Famous Birthdays
Mehmet Ali Ağca (65 years old)
Turkish attempted assassin of Pope John Paul II, born in Hekimhan, Turkey
- Stephen Neale, British philosopher, born in England
Famous Deaths
- Paul Fechter, German writer (Der Zauberer Gottes), dies at 77
- Willis Rodney Whitney, American Chemist, founder of the General Electric research laboratory, and pioneer of industrial scientific research, dies at 89
1958 Highlights
About January 9, 1958
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 65 years, 8 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Great Balls Of Fire - Jerry Lee Lewis
