Central African Republic Attains Self-Rule Within French Union, December 1, 1958
Date: December 1, 1958
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Date: December 1, 1958
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The 1958 riots in Ceylon become a watershed in the race relations of various ethnic communities of Sri Lanka. The total deaths are estimated at 300, mostly Tamils. Date: May 22, 1958 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on May 22 π Events on this day in 1958 π On This Day (Today)…
The CND symbol, aka peace symbol, commissioned by the Direct Action Committee in protest against the Atomic Weapons Research Establishment, is designed and completed by Gerald Holtom. Date: February 21, 1958 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on February 21 π Events on this day in 1958 π On This Day (Today) More…
The Guatemalan Air Force sinks several Mexican fishing boats alleged to have breached maritime borders, killing three and sparking international tension. Date: December 30, 1958 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on December 30 π Events on this day in 1958 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1958Capital Airlines Flight 300…
The United States Army launches Explorer 3. Date: March 26, 1958 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on March 26 π Events on this day in 1958 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1958Ripple Rock Destroyed in Seymour Narrows Explosion, April 5, 19581958 Pakistani Coup Begins Military Rule, October 7, 1958US…
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 β π Other events on April 14 π Events on…
Pan American Airways makes the first commercial flight of the Boeing 707 from New York City to Paris. Date: October 26, 1958 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on October 26 π Events on this day in 1958 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1958USAF RC-130 Shot Down Over Armenia on…