1958 in History
50 events found for 1958
1958
The 1958 Pakistani coup d'état inaugurates a prolonged period of military rule.
The 1958 Pakistani coup d'état inaugurates a prolonged period of military rule.
1958
The U.S. crewed space-flight project is renamed to Project Mercury.
The U.S. crewed space-flight project is renamed to Project Mercury.
1958
NASA launches Pioneer 1, its first space probe, although it fails to achieve a stable orbit.
NASA launches Pioneer 1, its first space probe, although it fails to achieve a stable orbit.
1958
Canada's Springhill mining disaster kills seventy-five miners, while ninety-nine others are rescued.
Canada's Springhill mining disaster kills seventy-five miners, while ninety-nine others are rescued.
1958
Belgian artist Peyo's comic characters, the Smurfs, make their debut in Spirou magazine.
Belgian artist Peyo's comic characters, the Smurfs, make their debut in Spirou magazine.
1958
Pan American Airways makes the first commercial flight of the Boeing 707 from New York City to Paris.
Pan American Airways makes the first commercial flight of the Boeing 707 from New York City to Paris.
1958
Iskander Mirza, the first President of Pakistan, is deposed by General Ayub Khan, who had been appointed the enforcer…
Iskander Mirza, the first President of Pakistan, is deposed by General Ayub Khan, who had been appointed the enforcer…
