European Economic Community Established January 1, 1958

In the Canadian federal election, the Progressive Conservatives, led by John Diefenbaker, win the largest percentage of seats in Canadian history, with 208 seats of 265. Date: March 31, 1958 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 31 📅 Events on this day in 1958 📅 On This Day (Today) More events…

The Lego company patents the design of its Lego bricks, still compatible with bricks produced today. Date: January 28, 1958 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 28 📅 Events on this day in 1958 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1958Smurfs Debut in Spirou Magazine, October 23, 1958Ironworkers Memorial…

Five-time Argentine Formula One champion Juan Manuel Fangio is kidnapped by rebels involved in the Cuban Revolution, on the eve of the Cuban Grand Prix. He was released the following day after the race. Date: February 23, 1958 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 23 📅 Events on this day in…

Canada's Springhill mining disaster kills seventy-five miners, while ninety-nine others are rescued. Date: October 23, 1958 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on October 23 📅 Events on this day in 1958 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1958United Press International Formed by UPI-INS Merger May 24, 1958Baltimore and Ohio Royal…

The Our Lady of the Angels School fire in Chicago kills 92 children and three nuns. Date: December 1, 1958 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on December 1 📅 Events on this day in 1958 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1958Eisenhower Signs Alaska Statehood Act Into Law, July 7,…