John XXIII Elected Pope, October 28, 1958
Date: October 28, 1958
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Date: October 28, 1958
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A Central Railroad of New Jersey commuter train runs through an open drawbridge at the Newark Bay, killing 48. Date: September 15, 1958 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on September 15 π Events on this day in 1958 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1958USAF RC-130 Shot Down Over Armenia…
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 β π Other events on March 31 π Events on this day in 1958 π On This Day (Today) More events…
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…
Vladimir Nabokov's controversial novel Lolita is published in the United States. Date: August 18, 1958 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on August 18 π Events on this day in 1958 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1958Ben Carlin First to Circumnavigate the World by Amphibious Vehicle May 13, 1958France Adopts…
United Press International is formed through a merger of the United Press and the International News Service. Date: May 24, 1958 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on May 24 π Events on this day in 1958 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1958Memorial Day: Unidentified WWII and Korean War Servicemen…
French Sudan gains autonomy as a self-governing member of the French Community. Date: November 25, 1958 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on November 25 π Events on this day in 1958 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1958US Launches First Solar-Powered Satellite in Long-Term Orbit, March 17, 1958Anti-American Protesters Attack…