Historical Events
- 21 year old West Indian cricket all-rounder Gary Sobers turns his maiden Test century into a world record 365no in the Windies' 3rd Test win over Pakistan in Kingston, Jamaica; Sobers and Conrad Hunte (260) 446 run partnership for 2nd wicket
- Samuel Alphonsus Stritch, is appointed Pro-Prefect of the Propagation of Faith and thus becomes the first American member of the Roman Curia
Famous Birthdays
- Bertrand Piccard, Swiss balloonist and psychiatrist, born in Lausanne, Switzerland
- Chosei Komatsu, Japanese conductor
- Dave Flippo, American jazz pianist, composer, vocalist, teacher and bandleader, born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvana
- Nik Kershaw, British new wave singer/songwriter (Wouldn't It Be Good), born in Bristol, England
- Wayne Phillips, Australian cricket wicket-keeper (27 Tests, 52 dismissals; 48 ODIs), born in Adelaide, Australia
Famous Deaths
- Giacomo Balla, Italian painter (Dog at a Rope), dies at 86
About March 1, 1958
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 65 years and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: Magic Moments - Perry Como
