Historical Events
Vertigo Released
"Vertigo", American film noir psychological thriller directed by Alfred Hitchcock, starring Jimmy Stewart and Kim Novak, is released
- Russian Mikhail Botvinnik recaptures world chess championship
Famous Birthdays
- Esko Rechardt, Finnish yachtsman (Olympic gold 1980)
Famous Deaths
- Bill Goodwin, American television announcer (Jolson Story, Burns & Allen), dies at 47
About May 9, 1958
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 65 years and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Whole Lotta Woman - Marvin Rainwater
