Historical Events
Little Rock Crisis
Ernest Green becomes the 1st African-American to graduate from Little Rock's Central High School
- Maiden flight of the F-4 Phantom II
- Vanguard SLV-1 launched for Earth orbit (failed)
Famous Birthdays
- Linnea Quigley, Davenport Iowa, actress (Night of Demons, Virgin High)
- Neil Finn, New Zealand musician (Split Enz; Crowded House - "Don't Dream It's Over"), born in Te Awamutu, New Zealand
Famous Deaths
- Ainslie Pryor, American actor (Adventures of Hiram Holiday), dies of cancer at 37
- Samuel Stritch, US cardinal/archbishop (Chicago), dies
Died in 1958 1958 Highlights
About May 27, 1958
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 66 years, 1 month and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Who's Sorry Now - Connie Francis
