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1958 Your chance to see what was in the news during the year that you were born |
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Major Events of 1958 United States launches Explorer I (first US satellite). USA creates National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Brazil wins soccer World Cup. US nuclear submarine, Nautilus, travels to North Pole. Bobby Fischer, aged 14, wins the United States Chess Championship. ![]() A revolution in Iraq overthrows the monarchy. Central African Republic, Guinea becomes independent from France. Back To Year Index
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