Date: February 23, 1958
Sputnik 1, the first artificial Earth satellite, launched by the Soviet Union in 1957, falls to Earth from orbit. Date: January 4, 1958 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 4 📅 Events on this day in 1958 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1958First German Post-War Rockets Reach Upper…
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…
Iskander Mirza, the first President of Pakistan, is deposed by General Ayub Khan, who had been appointed the enforcer of martial law by Mirza 20 days earlier. Date: October 27, 1958 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on October 27 📅 Events on this day in 1958 📅 On This Day (Today) More…
The U.S. crewed space-flight project is renamed to Project Mercury. Date: October 7, 1958 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on October 7 📅 Events on this day in 1958 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1958Greatest Game Ever Played: Colts Defeat Giants in NFL Championship, December 28, 1958First German Post-War…
Founding of the Benelux Economic Union, creating a testing ground for a later European Economic Community. Date: February 3, 1958 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 3 📅 Events on this day in 1958 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1958U.S. Crewed Space Flight Renamed Project Mercury, October 7,…
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…