Historical Events
- Explorer 1 ceases transmission.
Event of Interest
Mao Zedong starts the "Great Leap Forward" movement in China
Mao Zedong
- US schools 1st use Cliff's Notes
Famous Birthdays
Drew Carey
Drew Carey, American actor & comedian (Drew Carey Show), born in Cleveland, Ohio
Drew Carey
- François Feldman, French singer
- Mitch Albom, American writer
- Shelly West, 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? 62 years, 6 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Gemini
