Project SCORE Launches, World’s First Communications Satellite, December 18, 1958

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…

The Moroccan Army of Liberation ambushes a Spanish patrol in the Battle of Edchera. Date: January 13, 1958 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 13 📅 Events on this day in 1958 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1958Charles de Gaulle Returns to Lead France by Decree, June 1,…

"Greatest Game Ever Played": The Baltimore Colts defeat the New York Giants in the first ever National Football League sudden death overtime game at New York's Yankee Stadium to win the NFL Championship. Date: December 28, 1958 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on December 28 📅 Events on this day in 1958…

The United States Army launches Explorer 3. Date: March 26, 1958 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 26 📅 Events on this day in 1958 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1958Sputnik 2 Falls from Orbit, Laika’s Historic Flight Ends April 14, 1958Vladimir Nabokov’s Lolita Published in the United…

The Bank of America introduces its first credit card, the BankAmericard (later renamed the VISA Card), in a test market in Fresno County, California. Date: September 18, 1958 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on September 18 📅 Events on this day in 1958 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1958CND…

United States Air Force Academy opens in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Date: August 29, 1958 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 29 📅 Events on this day in 1958 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1958First German Post-War Rockets Reach Upper Atmosphere, September 14, 1958Ceylon Riots Kill 300, Reshape Sri…