Date: June 17, 1958
U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower signs into law the National Aeronautics and Space Act, which creates the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Date: July 29, 1958 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 29 📅 Events on this day in 1958 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1958Ironworkers Memorial…
In the 14 July Revolution in Iraq, the monarchy is overthrown by popular forces led by Abd al-Karim Qasim, who becomes the nation's new leader. Date: July 14, 1958 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 14 📅 Events on this day in 1958 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from…
The Soviet satellite Sputnik 2 falls from orbit after a mission duration of 162 days. This was the first spacecraft to carry a living animal, a female dog named Laika, who likely lived only a few hours. Date: April 14, 1958 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 14 📅 Events on…
A USAF RC-130 is shot down by fighters over Armenia when it strays into Soviet airspace while conducting a sigint mission. All crew members are killed. Date: September 2, 1958 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on September 2 📅 Events on this day in 1958 📅 On This Day (Today) More events…
Eight Manchester United F.C. players and 15 other passengers are killed in the Munich air disaster. Date: February 6, 1958 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 6 📅 Events on this day in 1958 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1958Bank of America Launches First Credit Card in Fresno…
Charles de Gaulle comes out of retirement to lead France by decree for six months. Date: June 1, 1958 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 1 📅 Events on this day in 1958 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1958Tybee Bomb Lost Off Savannah, Georgia – February 5, 1958U.S….