Historical Events
- Israeli navy inaugrates its first submarine
- MLB World Series: NY Yankees beat Braves, 6-2 at County Stadium in Milwaukee, clinch 4 games to 3 series triumph; MVP: Yankees pitcher Bob Turley
Famous Birthdays
- Al Jourgensen, Cuban-American musician (Ministry), born in Havana, Cuba
- Michael Paré, American actor (Eddie and the Cruisers), born in Brooklyn, New York
Famous Deaths
Pius XII (1876-1958)
260th Roman Catholic Pope (1939-58), dies of heart failure at 82
About October 9, 1958
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 64 years, 7 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: It's All In The Game - Tommy Edwards
#1 Song: Carolina Moon/Stupid Cupid - Connie Francis