1958 - Wikipedia 1958 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 the 2nd millennium, the 58th year of the 20th century, and the 9th year of the 1950s decade
What Happened in 1958 - On This Day What happened and who was famous in 1958? Browse important and historic events, world leaders, famous birthdays and notable deaths from the year 1958
1958 Events Facts - Baby Boomers 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 established; Vice President Richard Nixon’s goodwill tour of South America sparks open protests and rioting; Egypt and Sudan form the United Arab Republic
1958 Fun Facts, Trivia and History - Pop Culture Madness 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 game to go into sudden-death overtime, and the final score was Baltimore Colts 23, New York Giants 17
1958 Archives - HISTORY 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 Three years
What happened in 1958 in american history? - California Learning . . . 1958 was a year of significant achievements in American history, marked by the rise of popular culture, economic growth, and technological advancements The Cold War played a significant background role, with the launch of the first American spy satellite and the invention of the laser
Top News Stories from 1958 - Infoplease 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 overthrow (July 15) New French constitution adopted (Sept 28), de Gaulle elected president of 5th Republic (Dec 21) More U S Statistics
World History Timeline, 1958 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 recent revolt in Venezuela have been imprisoned Jan 9 Five Roman Catholic priests are among those held by the police