Historical Events
- Iraqi Army brigadier Abd al-Karim Qasim forms a military government after overthrowing the Iraqi monarchy in the 14 July Revolution
Catholic Encyclical
Pope Pius XII publishes his 39th and last encyclical Meminisse juvat
Famous Birthdays
- Anne Hegerty, British TV quiz show host (The Chaser), born in London, England
- Joe Keenan, American Emmy Award-winning screenwriter, television producer (Fraiser), playwright (The Times), and novelist (Putting On The Ritz), born in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Famous Deaths
- 'Abd al-Ilah, crown prince of Iraq, assassinated at Baghdad during the revolution at 44
- Faisal II, King of Iraq (1939-58), son of Ghasi I, assassinated during the revolution at Baghdad at 23
- Franciscus J. Feron, vicaris-general of Roermond, dies at 62
- René Guillou, French organist and composer (L'Autre mère), dies at 55
About July 14, 1958
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 64 years, 10 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: All I Have To Do Is Dream/Claudette - Everly Brothers
