Gary Anthony James Webb, known professionally as Gary Numan, is an English singer, songwriter and musician. He entered the music industry as frontman of the new wave band Tubeway Army. After releasing two studio albums with the band, he released his debut solo studio album The Pleasure Principle in 1979, topping the UK Albums Chart. His commercial popularity peaked in the late 1970s and early 1980s with hits including "Are 'Friends' Electric?" and "Cars". Numan maintains a cult following. He has sold over 10 million records.

Historical Context for March 8, 1958

In 1958, the world population was approximately 2,911,249,671 people^[†]

Headlines from March 8, 1958

NEW SOVIET NOTE DROPS INSISTENCE ON SUMMIT DATE; Bulganin Letter Also Backs Eisenhower's Suggestion for Exchange Visits MOSCOW REPEATS VIEWS Premier Does Not Answer Western Objections on a Foreign Ministers' Talk New Soviet Note Ends Insistence On Firm Date for a Summit Talk

ALBANY TO STUDY RAIL TAX AID PLEA; Parties Join in Asking P.S.C. Report on Finances ALBANY TO STUDY RAIL TAX AID PLEA

NITROGEN BRINGS VAST CROP GAINS; Increased Use of Fertilizers Produces Record Yields -Corn a Prime Example NITROGEN BRINGS VAST CROP GAINS

LEHMAN, UVILLER NAMED MEDIATORS IN DRESS WALKOUT; Mayor Returns -- Choice of Ex-Senator and Arbiter of Industry Hailed EARLY PEACE FORESEEN First Meeting With Union and Companies' Leaders Scheduled for Today Lehman and Uviller to Mediate Strike

KOHLER REJECTS U. A. W. PEACE BID; Refuses Strike Arbitration -- Judge Tells Senators of Mediation Efforts KOHLER REJECTS U. A. W. PEACE BID

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Historical Context for March 8, 1958