Historical Events
The Bridge on the River Kwai
30th Academy Awards-"The Bridge on the River Kwai" wins Best Picture, Joanne Woodward & Alec Guinness win Best Actress and Best Actor, respectively
- The African Regroupment Party (PRA) is launched at a meeting in Paris
- US Army launches America's third successful satellite, "Explorer III"
Famous Birthdays
- Chris Codiroli, American baseballer, born in Oxnard, California
Famous Deaths
- Phil Mead, English cricket batsman (17 Tests, 4 x 100, HS 182no; Hampshire CCC, MCC, Suffolk CCC), dies at 71
About March 26, 1958
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 65 years, 2 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: Magic Moments - Perry Como
