Historical Events
- Explorer 1 ceases transmission.
Historic Event
Mao Zedong starts the "Great Leap Forward" movement in China
- US schools 1st use Cliff's Notes
Famous Birthdays
Drew Carey
Drew Carey, American actor & comedian (Drew Carey Show), born in Cleveland, Ohio
- François Feldman, French singer
- Mitch Albom, American writer
- Shelly West, Ameican country singer ("Red Hot"; "West by West"), born in Cleveland, Ohio
- Thomas Reiter, German cosmonaut (Soyuz TM-22)
1958 Highlights
About May 23, 1958
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 63 years, 6 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Gemini
