1958 (MCMLVIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1958th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 958th year of …

What happened and who was famous in 1958? Browse important and historic events, world leaders, famous birthdays and notable deaths from the year 1958.

What Happened in 1958? MAJOR EVENTS: Efforts at school desegregation in the southern U.S. are met with impassioned resistance U.S. launches its first satellite, Explorer I; NASA …

1958 was a landmark year for technology and culture. The year started off with the Soviet Union’s Sputnik 1, the world’s first artificial satellite, falling out of orbit in January.

The 1958 National Football League Championship Game was the 26th NFL championship game, played on December 28th at Yankee Stadium in New York City. It was the first NFL playoff …

What happened in the year 1958 in history? Famous historical events that shook and changed the world. Discover events in 1958.

On May 1, 1958, the United States celebrates its first "Law Day," one day after President Eisenhower announces the observance to honor the role of law in the creation of the U.S.

Gen. Charles de Gaulle becomes French premier (June 1), remaining in power until 1969. Eisenhower orders US Marines into Lebanon at request of President Chamoun, who fears …

Jan 13, 2025 · Jan 1 In Caracas, Venezuela, a revolt against the Jimenez dictatorship is crushed. Jan 3 Military officers and others suspected of having been "enemies of peace" during the …

Politics: China began the “Great Leap Forward” modernization program, and an estimated 20 million people died of starvation. Super Glue was invented in 1958. The Hula Hoop was …