French Sudan Gains Autonomy as Self-Governing French Community Member, November 25, 1958

Pioneer 0, America's first attempt at lunar orbit, is launched using the first Thor-Able rocket and fails. Notable as one of the first attempted launches beyond Earth orbit by any country. Date: August 17, 1958 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 17 📅 Events on this day in 1958 📅 On…

Memorial Day: The remains of two unidentified American servicemen, killed in action during World War II and the Korean War respectively, are buried at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery. Date: May 30, 1958 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 30 📅 Events on this day in…

Chinese Civil War: The Second Taiwan Strait Crisis begins with the People's Liberation Army's bombardment of Quemoy. Date: August 23, 1958 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 23 📅 Events on this day in 1958 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 19581958 Ceylon Riots and Sri Lanka Race Relations…

Willie O'Ree, the first Black Canadian National Hockey League player, makes his NHL debut with the Boston Bruins. Date: January 18, 1958 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 18 📅 Events on this day in 1958 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1958Canada’s Saint Lawrence Seaway Flooding Begins, July…

Gamal Abdel Nasser is nominated to be the first president of the United Arab Republic. Date: February 5, 1958 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 5 📅 Events on this day in 1958 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1958Benjamin Britten’s Noye’s Fludde Premieres at Aldeburgh Festival, June 18,…