EEC Treaty Enters into Force
Heads the Federal German government when the Treaty of Rome enters into force and the EEC begins operating.
Historical events in 1958
672 historical records
January 195819 historical events
EEC Treaty Enters into Force
Heads the Italian government when the Treaty of Rome enters into force and the EEC begins operating.
Treaty of Rome
Drees's cabinet enters 1958 with the common-market and Euratom treaties now legally operative in the Netherlands.
Death of Ralph Vaughan Williams
Death of Vaughan Williams
Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition
Reaches the South Pole as part of the Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition, for which he led the New Zealand section
Commonwealth
Reaches the South Pole as part of the Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition, for which he led the New Zealand section
Discovery of South Pole
Reaches the South Pole as part of the Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition, for which he led the New Zealand section. First to reach the Pole since Amundsen in 1911 and Scott in 1912, the first motor vehicles to reach the Pole
Resignation of George Edward Peter Thorneycroft
Resigns, has a more austere view of the economy than McMillan
President of France
Appointed President of the 5th Republic
Chess
Wins the United States Chess Championship, age 14
World Champion
Wins the United States Chess Championship, age 14
Chancellor of the Exchequer
Appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer
Constitutional Reform
Arif participates in constitutional reform connected with Jordanian political and historical developments.
President of Venezuela
Appointed President of the Government Junta of Venezuela after the fall of Marcos Perez Jimenez
Overthrow of Government
Military and civilian opposition forced Marcos Perez Jimenez from power.
Government Junta
A provisional government junta led by Wolfgang Larrazabal assumed authority and promised national elections.
Explorer I First American Satellite
The United States launches Explorer I, its first successful artificial satellite.
Resignation of John Enoch Powell
Resigns as a Junior Minister at the Treasury
Resignation of Nigel Birch
Resigns as a Junior Minister at the Treasury
February 195840 historical events
United Arab Republic
Agrees with Syrian leaders to unite Egypt and Syria as the United Arab Republic.
Beatles, The
Paul McCartney introduces George Harrison to the Quarrymen at a basement teen club called the Morgue, George joins the group
Beatles, The
Paul McCartney introduces George Harrison to the Quarrymen at a basement teen club called the Morgue, George joins the group
Quarrymen
Paul McCartney introduces George Harrison to the Quarrymen at a basement teen club called the Morgue, George joins the group
Beatles, The
Paul McCartney introduces George Harrison to the Quarrymen at a basement teen club called the Morgue, George joins the group
Quarrymen
Paul McCartney introduces George Harrison to the Quarrymen at a basement teen club called the Morgue, George joins the group
Quarrymen
Paul McCartney introduces George Harrison to the Quarrymen at a basement teen club called the Morgue, George joins the group
Quarrymen
Paul McCartney introduces George Harrison to the Quarrymen in Liverpool.
Quarrymen
Joins the Quarrymen after being introduced by Paul McCartney.
Plan-Rapacki
Circulates the Rapacki Plan to remove nuclear weapons from central Europe
Plan-Rapacki
Circulates the Rapacki Plan to remove nuclear weapons from central Europe
Nuclear Power
Circulates the Rapacki Plan to remove nuclear weapons from central Europe
Munich Air Disaster
Seven of Manchester Uniteds players die immediately, and Duncan Edward's dies from his injuries on 21 February, 2 other players had to retire because of their injuries
Munich Air Disaster
Although the crash was originally blamed on pilot error, it was subsequently found to have been caused by the build-up of slush towards the ends of the runway.
Munich Air Disaster
The take-off from Belgrade was delayed for an hour as the United player Johnny Berry had lost his passport, then the plane made a scheduled stop in Munich to refuel.
Munich Air Disaster
causing deceleration of the aircraft and preventing safe flying speed from being attained.
Munich Air Disaster
There is speculation that the club would fold, but a threadbare United team completes the 1957-1958 season, with Uniteds coach Jimmy Murphy standing in as manager
Munich Air Disaster
Man Utd chartered an aeroplane to fly them home from their European Cup match against the Yugoslavian team Red Star Belgrade, which ended in a 3-3 draw (United won the tie 5-4 on aggregate)
Munich Air Disaster
Matt Busby is seriously injured and had to stay in hospital for some time after the crash, and is read his last rites twice.
Munich Air Disaster
Seven of Manchester United's players die immediately, and Duncan Edwards dies from his injuries on 21 February, 2 other players had to retire because of their injuries.
Munich Air Disaster
The British European Airways Flight 609 crashes on its 3rd attempt to take off from a slush-covered runway at the Munich-Riem airport, 23 of the 44 passengers on board die including 8 of the "Busby Babes".
Munich Air Disaster
The take-off from Belgrade was delayed for an hour as the United player Johnny Berry had lost his passport, then the plane made a scheduled stop in Munich to refuel.
Munich Air Disaster
There is speculation that the club would fold, but a threadbare United team completes the 1957-1958 season, with United's coach Jimmy Murphy standing in as manager.
Advanced Research Projects Agency Established
The Department of Defense establishes ARPA as the administration accelerates advanced research after Sputnik.
Second Battle of Pino del Agua
Rebel forces win another important engagement at Pino del Agua during the growth of the guerrilla war.
UAR
Proclaims the United Arab Republic after Egypt and Syria approve their union.
United Arab Republic
Proclaims the union of Egypt and Syria as the United Arab Republic.
Radio Rebelde Founded
Under Guevara's supervision, Radio Rebelde begins broadcasting from the Sierra Maestra to carry rebel news and the movement's messages across Cuba.
Radio Rebelde
Directs rebel radio broadcasts from the Sierra Maestra.
Promotion to Commander
Almeida is promoted to commander in the Rebel Army before taking responsibility for a major eastern front of the revolutionary campaign.
Frank Pais Eastern Front
Appointed Comandante and assigned the mission to cross the old province of Oriente leading a column of guerrillas to open, to the northeast of that territory, the "Frank Pais Eastern Front"
Oriente Campaign
Appointed Comandante and assigned the mission to cross the old province of Oriente leading a column of guerrillas to open, to the northeast of that territory, the "Frank Pais Eastern Front"
Promotion to Comandante
Appointed Comandante and assigned the mission to cross the old province of Oriente leading a column of guerrillas to open, to the northeast of that territory, the "Frank Pais Eastern Front"
Frank Pais Eastern Front
Opens the Frank Pais Eastern Front in Oriente.
Movement Political Programme
Castro's movement reports that professors from the University of Oriente are drafting a more formal political and economic programme for the 26th of July Movement.
Radio Rebelde
Radio broadcasts were made possible by Carlos Franqui
Escopeteros
The Revolutionary Directorate attacks Batista's palace and radio station.
Radio Rebelde
The Revolutionary Directorate attacks Batista's palace and radio station.
Rebel Radio
The Revolutionary Directorate attacks Batista's palace and radio station.
Free Trade Area Proposal
Promotes an alternative free trade area rather than joining the supranational common market.
March 195818 historical events
1st Antarctic Crossing
Completes the 1st crossing of the Antarctic
Return Voyage from Philippines
Lee's unit departed Corregidor aboard the USS Wexford County on March 7, 1958, returning to Atsugi eleven days later.
Crisis of Batista Regime
The United States restricts arms supplies to Batista's government.
Embargo
The United States restricts arms supplies to Batista's government.
US Arms Embargo
Faces a United States arms embargo as rebel pressure grows.
United States restricts arms supplies to Batista's government
The United States restricts arms supplies to Batista's government.
US Arms Embargo
Restricts arms shipments to Batista's government.
European Parliamentary Assembly Presidency
Schuman became the first President of the European Parliamentary Assembly created for the new European Communities.
Holy Family Sculpture Installed
His sculptural group representing the Holy Family is installed on the Nativity facade.
Chairman of Council of Ministers
Becomes Chairman of the Council of Ministers, combining the premiership with Communist Party leadership.
General Election - General Election
Wins a landslide federal majority.
General Election Election Outcome
General election outcome recorded for John Diefenbaker: Wins a landslide federal majority.
General Election Government
Government context for this general election: Wins a landslide federal majority.
General Election
Wins a landslide federal majority.
Arms Delivery
Huber Matos arrives in the Sierra Maestra with a planeload of weapons and ammunition obtained with support from Costa Rican President Josรฉ Figueres.
Third Eastern Front
Juan Almeida Bosque becomes a commander in the eastern rebel organization and leads the Third Eastern Front in Oriente during 1958.
Second Eastern Front
Raรบl Castro establishes a separate rebel command in northeastern Oriente that becomes known as the Second Eastern Front.
First Deputy
Appointed First Deputy Prime Minister of the USSR
April 195814 historical events
General Strike
The 26th of July Movement calls a general strike against Batista, but the April 9 action fails to gain nationwide support and is quickly suppressed.
General Strike
Calls for a general strike against Batista.
General Strike
Helps organise the April strike against Batista.
First Court Martial
Oswald faced a court-martial on April 11, 1958, for possessing an unregistered privately owned weapon in violation of orders.
Birth of Benjamin Zephaniah
Benjamin Zephaniah is born in Birmingham and later becomes a prominent performance poet.
Atomium
Designs the Atomium as an enlarged iron-crystal structure for Expo 58.
Expo 58 Engineering Structure
Creates an engineering landmark representing scientific and industrial progress.
Komsomol
Appointed 2nd Secretary of the Komsomol Krai Committee
Second Secretary
Appointed 2nd Secretary of the Komsomol Krai Committee
Government Ends
His government ends in Helsinki, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Finland.
Prime Minister
Takes office as Prime Minister of Finland and forms a government in Helsinki.
First Court Martial Sentence
Lee received a sentence including reduction to private and financial forfeitures following his first Marine court-martial.
Promotion to Commander
Fidel Castro promotes Cienfuegos to commander after successful guerrilla operations against government communications and positions in Oriente.
AFPFL Split
Political split weakens U Nu's government and leads to caretaker rule
May 195830 historical events
President of Argentina
Appointed President of Argentina
Election Victory
Wins a seat in supplementary elections that strengthen the Pathet Lao legal front
Death of Otto Abetz
Death of Otto Abetz
Birth of Roddy Doyle
Birth of Roddy Doyle
Birth of Toyah Willcox
Toyah Willcox is born in Birmingham and later develops a music and acting career.
Fifth Rifai Cabinet Formed
Al-Rifai formed his fifth government, succeeding his service in the Ibrahim Hashem cabinet. This would become his longest premiership, extending into May 1959.
Cantillo Given Offensive Mission
Batista assigns Cantillo the mission of destroying Castro's forces in the Sierra Maestra.
Summer Offensive Authorised
Batista authorises a large army operation against the 26th of July Movement.
Birth of John William Weller
Birth of John William Weller
Single Ballot Electoral Reform
Promulgates electoral reform establishing a state-printed single ballot to reduce bribery and electoral manipulation.
Third European Cup Final Equaliser
Scores Real Madrid's second equaliser before extra time in the final against AC Milan.
Third European Cup Extra-Time Winner
Scores the extra-time winner as Real Madrid beat AC Milan 3-2 in the European Cup final.
Invasion of Cuba
When Operation Verano ends, Castro orders 3 columns commanded by Guevara, Jaime Vega and Camilo Cienfuegos to invade central Cuba
Operation Verano
A bad decision was to divide operational control between two Generals, Cantillo and the ineffective (but politically well connected) General Alberto del Rio Chaviano
Operation Verano
Commands Batista's summer offensive against Castro's guerrillas.
Operation Verano
Cantillo surrounds the mountain range of the Sierra Maestra, and set up roadblocks to prevent supplies from getting to the guerrillas, and attacked from the north to drive the guerrillas down to the south coast
Operation Verano
The offensive fails because Cantillo's soldiers fight in unfamiliar terrain (forests and jungles of the Sierra Maestra) and because much of the army was demoralized and unmotivated
Battle of La Plata
Commands Batista's summer offensive against Castro's guerrillas.
Operation Verano
Launches a summer offensive against Castro's guerrillas.
Operation Verano
Shares operational responsibility during Batista's offensive.
Operation Verano
Commands Batista's offensive against the Sierra Maestra rebels.
Divided Command Approved
Batista divides responsibility between Cantillo and Chaviano during planning for the offensive.
Plan FF Approved
Batista approves the campaign known as Plan FF, meaning Final Phase or End of Fidel.
Rebel Army Targeted
Batista intends to eliminate Castro's growing guerrilla force before it expands further.
Defence after Failed General Strike
Castro regroups the guerrillas after the failed April general strike strengthens Batista's resolve.
Divided Operational Command
Chaviano shares operational authority with Cantillo, complicating coordination of the offensive.
Regional Command Responsibility
Chaviano receives a politically influential share of authority during the campaign.
Mountain Supply Routes Blocked
Cantillo places roadblocks around the Sierra Maestra to restrict supplies reaching the rebels.
Operational Command Assigned
Cantillo receives responsibility for the principal army operation against Castro.
Sierra Maestra Encirclement Plan
Cantillo establishes roadblocks and advances intended to isolate Castro's mountain headquarters.
June 195864 historical events
Referendum
Offers the Algerians a referendum to decide their future
Oath to Armed Forces
On reaching adulthood, Constantine swears allegiance to the army, navy, and air force as heir to the Greek throne.
Attacking Full-Back Goal
Demonstrates the attacking possibilities of the modern full-back role.
World Cup Goal Against Austria
Dribbles forward from defence and scores against Austria.
Prime Minister of Japan
Appointed Prime Minister of Japan, 2nd term
First World Cup Appearance Against Soviet Union
Pelรฉ entered Brazil's starting side against the Soviet Union and provided youthful attacking movement in a 2-0 victory.
Victory Against Soviet Union
Transforms Brazil's attack with direct dribbling from the right wing.
World Cup Debut
Makes his World Cup debut during Brazil's victory over the Soviet Union.
Youngest World Cup Scorer
Scores against Wales to become the youngest goalscorer in World Cup history.
World Cup Quarter Final Winner Against Wales
Pelรฉ improvised a close-range finish against Wales to send Brazil into the semi-finals of the World Cup.
Bluebird Cafe Incident
A dispute with a Marine sergeant at the Bluebird Cafe led to charges that produced Lee's second court-martial.
World Cup Semi-Final Hat-Trick
Scores a hat-trick as Brazil defeat France 5-2 in the semi-final.
France Semi Final Goal Sequence
Pelรฉ scored three times against France in the semi-final, turning a competitive contest into a decisive Brazilian victory.
Fourth Van Acker Government
The Fourth Van Acker Government ends in Brussels, concluding this period as Prime Minister of Belgium.
Prime Minister of Belgium
Appointed Prime Minister of Belgium
Second to Fourth Eyskens Governments
Begins the Second to Fourth Eyskens Governments in Brussels and serves as Prime Minister of Belgium.
Coalition Negotiations
Kerensky continues political activity connected with coalition negotiations.
Second Court Martial
Oswald was court-martialed a second time on June 27, 1958, after an altercation with a noncommissioned officer.
Operation Verano Command
General Eulogio Cantillo directs government forces during Operation Verano, the large offensive intended to destroy the 26th of July Movement in the Sierra Maestra.
Operation Verano
Batista's army launches Operation Verano, a large summer offensive intended to destroy Castro's guerrilla forces in the Sierra Maestra.
Battle of Santo Domingo
Resists Batista's summer offensive in the mountains.
Army Reinforcements Committed
Batista commits multiple battalions to the offensive despite many soldiers being inexperienced recruits.
Full Offensive Launched
Batista's army begins coordinated attacks into the Sierra Maestra.
Operation Verano Begins
Castro organises resistance as Batista's army begins its full summer offensive.
Rebel Forces Concentrated
Castro concentrates available fighters near his headquarters to resist the approaching army.
Attack from Estrada Palma
Cantillo begins a major advance from the Estrada Palma sugar mill area.
Command of Summer Offensive
Cantillo commands Batista's major offensive against the Sierra Maestra guerrillas.
World Cup Scoring Record
Finishes the tournament with a record thirteen goals in six matches.
World Cup Winner
Bellini captains Brazil to a 5-2 victory over Sweden and famously raises the Jules Rimet Trophy above his head in Stockholm.
Final Against Sweden
Delivers an accomplished performance during Brazil's first championship victory.
World Cup Final Selection
Starts the World Cup final despite limited earlier tournament appearances.
1958 FIFA World Cup Final - Nรญlton Santos
Nรญlton Santos provided experienced defensive cover at left-back as Brazil secured its first World Cup title away from home.
Two Goals Against Sweden
Becomes the youngest player to score in a World Cup final.
World Cup Final
Scores twice as Brazil defeat Sweden in the World Cup final.
World Cup Winner
Pelรฉ scores two goals against Sweden in the 1958 final, completing an extraordinary tournament as a seventeen-year-old World Cup champion.
Two Goals Against Sweden
Equalises before adding Brazil's third goal against Sweden.
World Cup Final Goals
Scores two goals during Brazil's first World Cup final victory.
Vavรก Scores Twice in Sweden Final
Vavรก's two first-half goals against Sweden turned Brazil's early deficit into a lead during the final in which Pelรฉ also scored twice.
1958 FIFA World Cup Final - Garrincha dos Santos
Garrincha repeatedly attacked Swedenโs left side, creating early chances that helped Brazil recover from conceding the opening goal.
1958 Final Goal
Scores Brazil's fourth goal in the 5-2 final victory over Sweden.
Brazil Left-Wing Champion
Scores during the final victory over host nation Sweden.
First World Cup Victory
Helps Brazil win its first World Cup as a player.
1958 FIFA World Cup Final - Mรกrio Zagallo
Mรกrio Zagallo scored Brazilโs fourth goal, adding to the attacking contribution that overwhelmed Sweden in the second half.
World Cup Winner
Vavรก scores twice in the first half against Sweden, putting Brazil in front after the hosts had struck the opening goal.
World Cup Winner
Vicente Feola manages Brazil's talented 1958 side as it wins the nation's first World Cup with a commanding performance against host country Sweden.
1958 FIFA World Cup Final - Josรฉ Ely de Miranda Zito
Zito organised play in central midfield as Brazil beat hosts Sweden 5โ2 to win the countryโs first World Cup.
Tournament Best Player
Controls Brazil's midfield during the country's first world championship.
World Cup Golden Ball
Is recognized as the outstanding player of the 1958 World Cup.
World Cup Winner
Garrincha repeatedly beats defenders along Brazil's right flank and supplies attacking opportunities that help reverse Sweden's opening lead.
World Cup Winner
Mรกrio Zagallo scores Brazil's fifth goal against Sweden, capping an emphatic 5-2 victory that brings his nation its first World Cup.
Santo Domingo Fighting
Sardinas commands rebel positions during the battle around Santo Domingo.
Defence of Santo Domingo
Garcia leads rebel fighters resisting government troops near Santo Domingo.
Battle of Santo Domingo Directed
Castro directs rebel resistance against Battalion 11 near Santo Domingo.
Reinforcement of Santo Domingo
Ramos Latour reinforces rebel units opposing the army's northern advance.
Battalion 11 Advance
Sanchez Mosquera leads Battalion 11 into the Sierra Maestra offensive.
Support at Santo Domingo
Acuna's platoon supports the rebel defence during intense fighting.
1958 FIFA World Cup Final - Agne Simonsson
Agne Simonsson scored Swedenโs second goal late in the match, although Brazilโs earlier attacking display had put the result beyond reach.
1958 FIFA World Cup Final - Gunnar Gren
Gunnar Gren contributed experienced ball distribution in Swedenโs midfield despite the hosts suffering a 5โ2 defeat to Brazil.
1958 Final Opening Goal
Scores Sweden's opening goal against Brazil in the World Cup final.
Foreign Hostage Crisis
Forces under Raรบl Castro detain dozens of American and Canadian civilians during a dispute over United States policy before releasing the captives over the following weeks.
Defence of Sierra Maestra
Castro concentrates his smaller rebel force in defensible mountain positions.
Soviet Troop Withdrawal
Gheorghiu-Dej secures the withdrawal of Soviet military forces from Romania.
Marriage to Winnie Madikizela
Marries Nomzamo Winnie Madikizela.
Second Marriage
Begins a marriage lasting through most of his imprisonment.
July 195860 historical events
Stresa Agricultural Conference
Heads the government as Stresa hosts the six-country agricultural conference shaping the future Common Agricultural Policy.
Alaska Statehood Act Signed
Signs the Alaska Statehood Act authorizing admission of Alaska to the Union.
Battle of El Jigue
Guevara participates during the fighting around El Jigue as Batista's summer offensive begins to fail.
Battle of La Plata
General Eulogio Cantillo's forces begin an operation near La Plata intended to strike Fidel Castro's Sierra Maestra positions.
Battle of La Plata
The Battle of La Plata begins as part of Operation Verano, the Batista government's summer offensive against the Sierra Maestra rebels.
Operation Verano
Operation Verano suffers a major defeat at La Plata.
Battle of La Plata
Defeats a Batista battalion during Operation Verano.
Blocking Position at La Plata
Del Rio's squad occupies a position helping close the encirclement.
Forward Position at El Jigue
Perez deploys his squad directly opposite Battalion 18's camp.
Forward Position at El Jigue
Rodriguez and his fighters hold a position facing the surrounded battalion.
Deployment at Purialon
Cuevas moves into position to prevent army reinforcements reaching Battalion 18.
La Plata River Blocked
Garcia positions fighters to block Battalion 18's route toward the coast.
Battle of La Plata Begins
Castro directs the encirclement of Battalion 18 during the Battle of La Plata.
El Jigue Encirclement Ordered
Castro orders rebel units to surround Battalion 18 at El Jigue.
Battalion 18 Lands
Quevedo lands Battalion 18 near the mouth of the La Plata River.
Prime Minister Appointed
Starts his longest continuous prime ministerial term
Atomic Energy Commission
McCone became the fourth Chairman of the United States Atomic Energy Commission, succeeding Lewis Strauss and beginning a term that lasted until January 1961.
Sangkum Consolidation
Sangkum consolidates control after the 1958 political settlement
Lebanon Marine Deployment
Orders United States Marines into Lebanon at the request of President Camille Chamoun during the Middle East crisis.
Declaration of Hussein
King Hussein declares himself head of Jordan/Iraqi federation
Death at El Jigue
Cuevas is killed while advancing against government positions.
Battle of La Plata
Castro's forces compel the surrounded government battalion at La Plata to surrender after days of fighting during Operation Verano.
Battle of La Plata
The Battle of La Plata ends with the surrender of the isolated government battalion and the capture of hundreds of soldiers.
Battle of La Plata
His offensive suffers a serious defeat at La Plata.
Defeat at La Plata
Batista's government loses Battalion 18 after its encirclement at La Plata.
Battalion 18 Surrenders
Castro accepts the surrender of Battalion 18 and captures approximately 240 soldiers.
Government Soldiers Captured
Castro's forces take approximately 240 Battalion 18 soldiers prisoner.
Surrender at El Jigue
Quevedo surrenders Battalion 18 after relief attempts fail.
Forces Shifted toward Yara River
Castro shifts rebel units north to pursue remaining army battalions.
Promotion after El Jigue
Sardinas is promoted to commander for his service during the offensive.
Promotion after El Jigue
Castro promotes Garcia to commander after the victory over Battalion 18.
Yara River Ambush
Galvez participates in the rebel attack against the advancing army company.
Supply Column Ambushed
Del Rio's fighters support the ambush blocking army supplies.
Ambush of Company P
Sunol helps ambush an army company moving supplies toward surrounded troops.
Company P Forced Back
Ramos Latour helps force Company P to retreat from its supply mission.
Battalion 11 Encirclement Planned
Castro plans to surround Battalion 11 after the victory at El Jigue.
Promotion to Commander
Castro promotes Paz after his service against the government offensive.
Battalion 17 Withdrawal Ordered
Cantillo orders Battalion 17 to withdraw from its exposed mountain position.
Peerage
Prince Charles is created The Prince of Wales and Earl of Chester, though his actual investiture does not take place until 1 July 1969
Consecrated Auxiliary Bishop
Conway receives episcopal ordination after being named auxiliary bishop to Cardinal John D'Alton in Armagh.
Death near Providencia
Chavez is killed alongside Ramon Paz during fighting against retreating battalions.
Second Santo Domingo Battle
Castro commits rebel forces against army units withdrawing through the northern sector.
Death near Providencia
Paz is killed while attempting to block retreating army forces.
Wounded during Withdrawal
Sanchez Mosquera is seriously wounded while Battalion 11 escapes the rebel encirclement.
Battle of Las Mercedes
At Las Mercedes, government forces nearly encircle Castro's guerrillas; Castro later obtains a cease-fire that helps his surviving forces withdraw.
Operation Verano
Castro's forces escape destruction at Las Mercedes.
Battle of Las Mercedes
Escapes encirclement during Batista's offensive.
Las Mercedes Trap
Batista's army attempts to lure Castro's fighters into an encirclement at Las Mercedes.
Rebel Forces Committed at Las Mercedes
Castro sends forces to attack Battalion 17 during its apparent retreat.
Battle of Las Mercedes Begins
Cantillo uses Battalion 17's withdrawal to draw rebel forces into a prepared trap.
NASA Created
Signs legislation creating NASA, the agency that later runs Apollo.
Death at El Jobal
Ramos Latour is killed while fighting government troops during the Las Mercedes battle.
Munich Air Disaster
Survivor of the Munich air disaster
Limited Test Moratorium Proposal
McCone discussed a proposal with Secretary John Foster Dulles for limiting nuclear tests while preserving carefully controlled underground development work.
Beijing Talks with Mao Zedong
Begins difficult talks with Mao Zedong over defense cooperation, Taiwan and the direction of the Communist alliance.
Second Front Expansion
United States consular reporting estimates that Raรบl Castro's force has grown from about 150 fighters to between 2,000 and 3,000 men by mid-1958.
Prisoners Transferred to Red Cross
Castro arranges the transfer of captured government soldiers to Red Cross representatives.
Surrender Messages to Battalion 18
Castro sends messages urging Quevedo to surrender the isolated battalion.
Initial Surrender Demands Rejected
Quevedo initially refuses rebel demands while waiting for relief.
Golden Boot FIFA World Cup
Finishes as the leading goalscorer in the FIFA World Cup with 13 goals for France. The campaign is particularly remembered for setting the enduring single-tournament scoring record.
August 195844 historical events
Battle of Las Mercedes Cease-Fire
General Eulogio Cantillo accepts a temporary cease-fire requested by Fidel Castro during the Battle of Las Mercedes; the rebels use the pause to withdraw.
Defense and Foreign Portfolios Added
The fifth government was reorganized and al-Rifai assumed the foreign affairs and defense portfolios alongside the office of prime minister. The changes occurred amid major shifts in regional security and interstate relations.
Repeal of Democracy Defense Law
Promulgates repeal of the Law for Permanent Defense of Democracy, restoring Communist political participation.
Defense Reorganization Act
Signs legislation strengthening the authority of the Secretary of Defense and improving unified military command arrangements.
Operation Verano
By August 8, Castro's main force has escaped the government encirclement, bringing Operation Verano to an unsuccessful end for Batista's army.
Ninth Column Command
Matos receives command of the Rebel Army's Ninth Column, Antonio Guiteras, for operations during the final phase of the struggle against Batista.
Promotion to Commander
Fidel Castro promotes Huber Matos to commander after Matos's support for the Sierra Maestra rebels and his March arms delivery.
Operation Verano
Cantillo signs a secret armistice with the 26th of July movement, ending the Verano offensive
Operation Verano
By August 8th, Castro's entire army had escaped back into the mountains, Operation Verano had been a failure for the Batista Government
Operation Verano
The failed offensive leaves Batista's army weakened.
Operation Verano Terminated
Batista's army ends the campaign without eliminating the rebel command.
Summer Offensive Ends
Operation Verano ends after the rebels escape the army's final encirclement.
Escape from Las Mercedes Completed
Castro's remaining forces complete their withdrawal from Cantillo's encirclement.
Operation Verano Fails
Cantillo's offensive ends without destroying Castro's guerrilla army.
Court Martial Confinement Ends
Lee remained confined following his second court-martial until August 13, 1958, after earlier suspended confinement was reinstated.
Death of Frederic Joliot-Curie
Dies after a career in nuclear chemistry and physics.
Prime Minister Appointed
Appointed Prime Minister under the self-governing protectorate constitution
Protectorate Cabinet Formed
Forms the government after the Chief Minister post becomes the prime ministership
Post-Verano Invasion Columns Planned
Castro prepares columns under Camilo Cienfuegos and Che Guevara for operations beyond the Sierra Maestra.
Radio Rebelde Victory Address
Castro broadcasts an account of the defeated summer offensive and rebel treatment of prisoners.
Prime Minister
Becomes prime minister after the fall of Souvanna Phouma coalition
Celtic First-Team Debut
Makes his Celtic first-team debut against Clyde one year after signing for the club.
Column 8 Assignment
Castro assigns Guevara to command Column 8, Ciro Redondo, with orders to move west into Las Villas and disrupt government communications.
Order to Advance to Las Villas
Guevara receives orders to lead an invasion column westward toward Las Villas province.
Operation Verano
After surviving Operation Verano, Castro's forces begin a wider counteroffensive intended to carry the rebellion beyond the Sierra Maestra.
Operation Verano
After the defeat of the Batista "ofensiva", Castro's forces began their offensive
Rebel Counteroffensive Follows
The failed summer offensive allows Castro to begin expanding rebel operations across Cuba.
Central Cuba Campaign Prepared
Castro assigns Guevara command of rebel forces moving into Las Villas.
Rebel Strategic Counteroffensive Ordered
Castro orders Che Guevara to lead Column 8 toward Las Villas after defeating the summer offensive.
Second Taiwan Strait Crisis
Communist artillery begins intensive shelling of Kinmen, opening the major phase of the Second Taiwan Strait Crisis.
Second Taiwan Strait Crisis
The shelling of Quemoy and Matsu begins a new Taiwan Strait crisis requiring major American military and diplomatic attention.
Death of Johennes Gerhardus Strijdom
Death of Johennes Gerhardus Strijdom
Prime Minister
Takes office as Prime Minister of Finland and forms a government in Helsinki.
Government Ends
His government ends in Helsinki, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Finland.
Column 8 March to Las Villas
Guevara's Column 8 leaves the Sierra Maestra and begins the difficult westward march toward Las Villas in central Cuba.
Western Offensive
Leads a rebel column west from Oriente.
Western Offensive
Commands a column sent west during the final offensive.
Column 2 Assignment
Cienfuegos receives command of Column 2, Antonio Maceo, for the westward rebel advance from the Sierra Maestra.
Oriente Rebel Fronts
By August 1958, the 26th of July Movement operates several rebel fronts in Oriente under commanders including Fidel Castro, Raรบl Castro and Juan Almeida Bosque.
Rebel Withdrawal during Ceasefire
Castro uses the pause to withdraw fighters from the threatened area.
Temporary Ceasefire Proposed
Castro proposes a ceasefire while his forces remain threatened by encirclement.
Wounded Prisoners Evacuated
Castro requests helicopter assistance to evacuate wounded government prisoners safely.
Las Mercedes Ceasefire
Cantillo accepts a temporary ceasefire proposed by Castro during the final battle.
Temporary Ceasefire Accepted
Cantillo accepts the ceasefire request during negotiations at Las Mercedes.
September 195827 historical events
Twelve-Mile Fishery Limit
The government extends Iceland's exclusive fishery limit from four to twelve nautical miles, triggering a prolonged dispute with British fishing interests.
Apartheid
Withdraws from the commonwealth rather than abandon Apartheid
Commonwealth
Withdraws from the commonwealth rather than abandon Apartheid
Prime Minister Appointment
Becomes prime minister after Strijdom's death.
Prime Minister of South Africa
Appointed Prime Minister of South Africa
Verwoerd Government Begins
Takes national leadership of the apartheid government.
National Party Leadership
Wins National Party leadership following Strijdom's death.
Prime Ministerial Selection
Moves from Native Affairs administration to national political leadership.
National Defense Education Act Signed
Signs the National Defense Education Act to expand federal support for science, mathematics, languages and higher education.
Column 8 Reaches Camaguey
Guevara's Column 8 reaches Camaguey during its difficult westward march across Cuba.
Debut
Moore joins West Ham United as a player in 1956, and after advancing through their youth set-up and played his first game on 8 September 1958 against Manchester United
Integrated Circuit Demonstration
Demonstrates a working integrated circuit, combining multiple electronic functions on one semiconductor piece.
French Membership of NATO
De Gaulle protested against the USA's strong role in the organization and what he perceived as a special relationship between it and the United Kingdom.
French Membership of NATO
Eisenhower and Prime Minister Harold Macmillan on 17 September 1958, he argued for the creation of a tripartite directorate that would put France on an equal footing with the US and the UK.
French Membership of NATO
In a memorandum sent to President Dwight D.
French Membership of NATO
NATO's unity was breached early in its history with a crisis occurring during Charles de Gaulle's presidency of France.
Presidential Inauguration of Fuad Chehab
Fuad Chehab takes the constitutional oath as President of Lebanon and begins a presidency centred on restoring national unity after the political and security crisis of 1958.
Prini Nets Cup Final Winner
Maurilio Prini scores against Fiorentina in the Coppa Italia final, delivering the goal that earns Lazio a historic first major domestic cup.
Formation of National Unity Government
President Fuad Chehab announces a new government led by Rashid Karami, creating an administration intended to calm factional tensions and begin reconstruction after the 1958 crisis.
Mobile Isotope Laboratory Accepted
Accepts a mobile isotope laboratory presented to the IAEA by the United States Atomic Energy Commission.
Battle of Santa Clara
Three columns under the command of Che Guevara, Camilo Cienfuegos and Jaime Vega proceeded westward toward the provincial capital of Santa Clara
Capture of Contramaestre
Rebel forces capture Maffo during the final offensive.
Capture of Maffo
Rebel forces capture Maffo during the final offensive.
Central Oriente Campaign
Rebel forces capture Maffo during the final offensive.
Battle of Santa Clara
Three columns under the command of Che Guevara, Camilo Cienfuegos and Jaime Vega proceeded westward toward the provincial capital of Santa Clara
Cauto Plains Campaign
Consolidates rebel control after the failure of Operation Verano.
Cauto Plains Campaign
Castro expands rebel operations onto the Cauto plains after Operation Verano fails.
October 195832 historical events
NASA Begins Operations
NASA begins operations, absorbing the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics and becoming the civilian space agency.
Chief Martial Law Administrator
Ayub Khan becomes Chief Martial Law Administrator after martial law is proclaimed.
Martial Law
Ayub Khan administers the martial-law regime established by President Iskander Mirza.
Martial Law
Ayub Khan enforces martial law under President Iskander Mirza.
Constitution Abrogation
Iskander Mirza abrogates the 1956 Constitution and dissolves national institutions.
Government Dismissal
Martial law ends Feroz Khan Noon's premiership.
First Pacemaker Implant Device
Creates a compact electronic device supporting an abnormally slow heartbeat.
Implantable Pacemaker
Designs the first implantable cardiac pacemaker used in a patient.
Arrival in the Escambray
Guevara's column reaches the Escambray mountains and begins a new phase of operations in Las Villas.
Dulles Joint Communique
Issues a joint communiquรฉ with US Secretary of State John Foster Dulles emphasizing political principles rather than force as the principal means of mainland recovery.
Lebanon Forces Withdraw
The final United States forces leave Lebanon after the political crisis stabilizes.
Birth of Simon John Charles Le Bon
Birth of Simon John Charles Le Bon
Exile of Iskander Mirza
Ayub Khan removes Iskander Mirza and sends him into exile.
Removal from Presidency
Iskander Mirza's presidency ends when Ayub Khan assumes full power.
Coup
Ayub Khan removes Iskander Mirza and assumes the presidency.
Political Parties
Ayub Khan consolidates military rule and restricts organized political activity.
President of Pakistan
Muhammad Ayub Khan begins his presidency after removing Iskander Mirza.
Wir Wunderkinder
Directs Wir Wunderkinder, a satire of post-war West Germany.
Caretaker PM Takes Office
Ne Win becomes caretaker Prime Minister to restore order before elections
Second Premiership Ends
Hands power to Ne Win's caretaker administration
United States Nuclear Test Suspension
As AEC chairman, McCone oversaw Commission responsibilities when the United States suspended nuclear weapons testing as Geneva negotiations opened.
Puntofijo Pact
Democratic Action, COPEI, and the Democratic Republican Union signed the Puntofijo Pact supporting constitutional government.
Caballete de Casa Headquarters
Guevara establishes a headquarters at Caballete de Casa while coordinating rebel forces in Las Villas.
Oriente Campaign
By October 1958, after being reinforced by Fidel, the two brothers had about 2,000 fighters and they were operating freely throughout Oriente province
Oriente Campaign
Expands rebel control in eastern Cuba.
Signs for Celtic
Signs for Celtic and begins a long association with the club.
Withdrawal of United States Forces
United States forces complete their withdrawal from Lebanon after Fuad Chehab has assumed the presidency and security conditions have improved sufficiently for the emergency deployment to end.
Deputy Minister Appointment
Is appointed deputy minister of internal affairs by Verwoerd.
Internal Affairs Portfolio
Joins the executive government after a decade in Parliament.
United States Nuclear Test Moratorium
The United States joins a voluntary nuclear testing moratorium while negotiations for a comprehensive test ban continue.
ANC
Kaunda breaks from the ANC and forms the Zambian African National Congress (ZANC)
Zambian African National Congress
Kaunda breaks from the ANC and forms the Zambian African National Congress (ZANC)
November 195810 historical events
President of Chile
Is inaugurated as President of Chile after narrowly defeating Salvador Allende.
President of Venezuela
Appointed President of the Government Junta of Venezuela
Battle of Guisa
Fidel Castro's forces begin the Battle of Guisa, part of the late-1958 rebel offensive that expands control across the Cauto plains.
Government
"Colonialism...brought the great ideas which provided the great ideas for progress"
Berlin Ultimatum
Demands that Western powers end their occupation rights in West Berlin and proposes transforming it into a free city.
NATO and Berlin Confrontation
Challenges Western NATO powers over their occupation rights and military presence in Berlin.
Election
The National Party victory ends decades of Colorado dominance in national government
Revolutionary Unity Talks
Guevara negotiates working arrangements among several anti-Batista armed groups operating in the Escambray.
Crisis
Khrushchev issues an ultimatum giving the Western powers 6 months to agree to withdraw from Berlin and make it a free, demilitarized city
Visit to Vietnam at the invitation of Ngo Dinh
Visits Vietnam at the invitation of Ngo Dinh Diem
December 195838 historical events
First IAEA Safety Publication
The Agency issues Safety Series No. 1, Safe Handling of Radioisotopes, its first formal publication.
Presidential Election
Romulo Betancourt won the presidential election held after the restoration of civilian politics.
John Birch Society
One of the founder members of the John Birch Society
John Birch Society
Founded in 1958 by Robert W. Welch Jr. in Indianapolis, Indiana, named after John Birch, a United States military intelligence officer and Baptist missionary in World War II who was killed in 1945 by supporters of the Communist Party of China
John Birch Society
Founded in 1958 by Robert W. Welch Jr. in Indianapolis, Indiana, named after John Birch, a United States military intelligence officer and Baptist missionary in World War II who was killed in 1945 by supporters of the Communist Party of China
Nobel Prize in Physics
Shares the Nobel Prize for discovering and interpreting Cherenkov radiation.
Recognition of Cherenkov Radiation
The achievement marks recognition of cherenkov radiation as an important Russian scientific milestone.
Cherenkov Theory Recognition
The achievement marks cherenkov theory recognition as an important Russian scientific milestone.
Nobel Prize in Physics
Shares the Nobel Prize for the theoretical interpretation of Cherenkov radiation.
Falcรณn River Bridge Demolition
Rebel operations under Guevara cut the central highway by destroying the bridge over the Falcรณn River.
Capture of Fomento
Guevara's forces capture Fomento during the late-December campaign that expands rebel control across Las Villas.
Test Ban Inspection Safeguards
McCone argued that any nuclear test suspension should rest on a bilateral or multilateral agreement containing effective inspection and verification safeguards.
Attack on Cabaiguan
Forces under Guevara attack Cabaiguan as the Las Villas offensive closes major road and rail routes.
Siege of Yaguajay
Cienfuegos joins the siege of the government garrison at Yaguajay during the final rebel offensive in Las Villas.
MACS-9 Assignment
Oswald was assigned to Marine Air Control Squadron 9 at El Toro on December 22, 1958, and worked with a radar crew.
Emil Jonsson Government
Begins the Emil Jonsson Government and serves as Prime Minister of Iceland.
Fifth Hermann Jonasson Government
The Fifth Hermann Jonasson Government ends, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Iceland.
Soviet Credit Agreement
Nasser's government signs a Soviet credit agreement supporting the first construction phase.
Battle of Santa Clara
Guevara's forces begin the decisive struggle for Santa Clara, a battle that helps precipitate the final collapse of Batista's government.
Secret Negotiations
Discusses a transition as Batista's regime collapses.
Fighting at Capiro Hills
Guevara's forces continue fighting around the Capiro hills while isolating remaining government positions.
Yaguajay Surrender Offer
Cienfuegos offers surrender terms to Captain Alfredo Abon Lee, promising guarantees for the garrison if it lays down its arms.
Capture of Santiago
The victorious rebel army heads to Santiago de Cuba, the capital of Oriente province
Oriente Campaign
The victorious rebel army heads to Santiago de Cuba, the capital of Oriente province
Capture of Maffo
Captures Maffo during the final Oriente campaign.
Battle of Yaguajay Victory
The government garrison at Yaguajay surrenders to forces under Cienfuegos, removing an important obstacle during the final collapse of Batista's military position.
Fall of Santa Clara
The defeat at Santa Clara convinces Batista to flee.
Battle of Yaguajay
Captures Yaguajay during the final rebel offensive.
Battle of Yaguajay
Fights with Cienfuegos during the final offensive.
Capture of Placetas
Guevara's forces, working with allied revolutionaries, take Placetas during the final Las Villas offensive.
Santa Clara University Operations Base
Guevara uses the university area as an operations base during the battle for Santa Clara.
Las Villas Campaign
Cienfuegos operates in Las Villas alongside other rebel forces as the 26th of July Movement expands its final offensive across central Cuba.
Final Santiago Campaign
Matos leads his rebel column during the final campaign toward Santiago de Cuba as Batista's military position collapses.
All-African Peoples Conference
Attends the All-African Peoples Conference in Accra and strengthens links with African independence leaders.
Franc Stabilisation
France stabilises and reforms the franc within the Bretton Woods system, strengthening the currency's fixed relationship with the dollar-gold international framework.
Reform of Government
The category "enemies of the people" is eliminated
Removal of Enemies of the People Category
The Soviet legal system removes the Stalin-era category of enemies of the people.
Scientific Advisory Committee Established
The IAEA establishes a standing Scientific Advisory Committee to guide its early scientific and technical programmes.
1958 Championship Attacking Partnership
Forms a prolific partnership with John Charles during Juventus's 1957-58 title-winning campaign, helping the club reach ten Italian league championships.
Federal Treasurer
Appointed Federal Treasurer
Prime Minister of Australia
Appointed Prime Minister of Australia, 6th term
Aristotelian Society
Apppointed President of the Aristotelian Society from 1958 to 1959
London School of Economics (LSE)
Apppointed President of the Aristotelian Society from 1958 to 1959
Chairman
Appointed Chairman of the FPO
Mind and Matter Publication
Publishes Mind and Matter, exploring philosophical questions about consciousness and its relationship to the physical world.
My View of the World Essays
Brings together philosophical reflections on science, mind and reality that later appear in collections associated with his personal worldview.
Antipsychotic Drug Development
Introduces a widely used medicine acting on dopamine signalling.
Haloperidol
Develops haloperidol as a potent treatment for psychotic disorders.
Physics Degree
Completes a degree in physical sciences at the Universite Libre de Bruxelles.
World Cup
Winner of a World Cup medal wth Brazil.
World Cup Winning Squad
Member of Brazil's 1958 World Cup-winning squad; Hilderaldo Bellini captains the team.
World Cup
Coaches Brazil to its first World Cup title, defeating host nation Sweden 5-2 in the final.
Barcelona Attacking Role
Becomes an important goalscorer in Barcelona's attack during the late 1950s.
Coppa Italia Semi-Final Goal Against Juventus
Humberto Tozzi scores the opener against Juventus in Lazioโs 2โ0 Coppa Italia semi-final victory, helping the club reach the final where it wins its first major trophy.
Feola Selects Teenage Pelรฉ in World Cup
Feola introduced the teenager into Brazil's team during the tournament and went on to win the nation's first World Cup.
Didi Midfield Leadership in Pelรฉ First World Cup
Didi set the rhythm in central midfield as Brazil's young attackers, including Pelรฉ, carried the side to the World Cup title.
Garrincha Creates Openings for Teenage Pelรฉ
Garrincha tormented full-backs on the right side as Brazil's attacking line built opportunities for the teenage Pelรฉ.
Zagallo World Cup Wing Support for Pelรฉ
Zagallo provided work rate and left-flank play behind Pelรฉ as Brazil won the first of its World Cups.
Party Leader
Leads the way to forming a National Medicare law
Constant-Q Neutron Spectroscopy
Develops the constant-Q method for measuring excitations with neutron spectroscopy.
Presidential Administration
Begins an independent conservative administration focused on economic management.
Presidential Election
Wins the presidential election after finishing ahead of Salvador Allende in the popular vote.
Economy of China
Mao launches the "Great Leap Forward" (mass mobilization and collectivization of the farms to increase crop production and steel production
Great Leap Forward
A call to increase production of steel, electricity & coal by as much as a 3rd each yr
Peoples Communes
The co-operatives are merged into larger communes during the "great leap forward"
Foreign Minister Tenure
Relinquishes the foreign minister portfolio while remaining premier and a central figure in foreign policy.
Taiwan Strait Diplomacy
Directs diplomatic policy during renewed military tension in the Taiwan Strait.
Warsaw Ambassadorial Talks
Guides China's position as Sino-American ambassadorial contacts shift from Geneva to Warsaw.
Marshal
Appointed Marshal, no 1 of Chinas 19 Marshals
President of Costa Rica
Appointed President of Costa Rica
Battle of Santa Clara
The fall of Santa Clara convinces Batista the war is lost.
Capture of Santa Clara
The fall of Santa Clara convinces Batista the war is lost.
Crisis of Batista Regime
The fall of Santa Clara convinces Batista the war is lost.
Crisis of Batista Regime
The rebels had succeeded in breaking out of the Sierra Maestra and launch a general insurrection, joined by hundreds of students and others fleeing Batista's crackdown on dissent in the cities
General Strike
The attitude of Batista changes in the spring of 1958 as Castro started to gain international recognition and he called for a General Strike
Granma
The offensive is designed to crush Fidel Castro's revolutionary army, who had been growing in strength in the area of the Sierra Maestra hills since their arrival in Cuba onboard the Granma yacht in December 1956
Operation Verano
A bad decision was to divide operational control between two Generals, Cantillo and the ineffective (but politically well connected) General Alberto del Rio Chaviano
Operation Verano
Batista elects to destroy Castro's small army so in May 1958, General Eulogio Cantillo is given the mission of destroying Castro's forces in the Sierra Maestra.
Operation Verano
The attitude of Batista changes in the spring of 1958 as Castro started to gain international recognition and he called for a General Strike.
Operation Verano
The offensive is designed to crush Fidel Castro's revolutionary army, who had been growing in strength in the area of the Sierra Maestra hills since their arrival in Cuba onboard the Granma yacht in December 1956.
Editor
Appointed Editor of in-Chief of The Rude Pravo
Congolese National Movement
Helps establish the Mouvement National Congolais as a national movement advocating independence and a unified Congo.
Egyptian Construction Contract
Osman's company secures major Egyptian construction responsibilities for the High Dam.
Opposes Iraqi communist influence
Opposes Iraqi communist influence after Abd al-Karim Qasim takes power in Baghdad.
President of Egypt
Becomes President of the United Arab Republic following union with Syria.
UAR
Accepts Syria's proposal for immediate union with Egypt.
United Arab Republic
Completes political union with Syria in the United Arab Republic.
Mon Oncle
Directs Mon Oncle.
Elevator to the Gallows
Directs Elevator to the Gallows.
Constitution of France
One of the authors of the Constitution of the 5th Republic
Minister of State
Appointed Minister of State
President of France
Appointed President of France
Prime Minister of France
Appointed Prime Minister of France, 3rd term
Kopa Receives European Football Honour
Raymond Kopa wins the 1958 Ballon dโOr following a year in which his imagination and passing helped Real Madrid in Europe and France reach the World Cup semi-finals.
Doktor Murkes gesammeltes Schweigen
Publication of Doktor Murkes gesammeltes Schweigen
First EEC Commission
Becomes the first President of the Commission of the European Economic Community.
Marxism and Soviet Ideology
In Soviet Marxism, Marcuse assessed Soviet political ideology and its divergence from emancipatory Marxist goals.
Soviet Marxism
Publication of "Soviet Marxism"
Education
Graduates with a doctorate
Electron-Beam Welding
Develops industrial electron-beam welding, using a focused high-energy electron beam to melt and join metals in vacuum.
Marriage
Mengele marries his brothers widow in Argentina
The Doctors Dilemma
Stas in The Doctors Dilemma
Academy Award
Winner of the best male actor for "The Bridge On The River Kwai"
A Tale of Two Cities
Stars as Dracula in the film Dracula. Appears in A Tale of Two Cities
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress for Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
BAFTA
Winner of a BAFTA for best actress for her part in Orders To Kill
I was Montys Double
Appears in I was Montys Double. Appears in Ice Cold in Alex
Tom Thumb
Sellers plays the villainous Tony in the fantasy musical Tom Thumb.
Up the Creek
Sellers portrays Chief Petty Officer Doherty in the naval comedy Up the Creek.
Drama
Dramatization of, "The Entertainer"
Our Man in Havana
Publication of "Our Man in Havana"
Balthazar
Publication of "Mountolive". Publication of "Balthazar"
Mountolive
Publication of "Mountolive". Publication of "Balthazar"
The Charm of Politics
Publishes The Charm of Politics and Other Essays in Political Criticism.
Sir Charles Dilke
Publishes Sir Charles Dilke, establishing his reputation as a political biographer.
Move It
3 British teenagers become Cliff Richard and the Drifters (later renamed Cliff Richard and the Shadows), the group record a hit, "Move It", marking what is held to be the very first true British rock n roll single
Public Expenditure
Proposes massive public expenditure cuts
Chief Negotiator
Appointed Chief Negotiator for Britain at the Geneva Nuclear Test Ban Conference
NHS Cardiopulmonary Bypass Government
The Conservative Party Government is in office as this NHS milestone occurs: The first successful cardiopulmonary bypass programme in the UK begins at Hammersmith Hospital.
NHS Cardiopulmonary Bypass NHS Development
This NHS development occurs while Harold Macmillan serves as Prime Minister: The first successful cardiopulmonary bypass programme in the UK begins at Hammersmith Hospital.
NHS Cardiopulmonary Bypass
During Harold Macmillan's government, the first successful cardiopulmonary bypass programme in the UK begins at Hammersmith Hospital.
NHS Polio and Diphtheria Vaccination Government
The Conservative Party Government is in office as this NHS milestone occurs: Polio and diphtheria vaccination programmes expand vaccination for people under 15.
NHS Polio and Diphtheria Vaccination NHS Development
This NHS development occurs while Harold Macmillan serves as Prime Minister: Polio and diphtheria vaccination programmes expand vaccination for people under 15.
NHS Polio and Diphtheria Vaccination
During Harold Macmillan's government, polio and diphtheria vaccination programmes expand vaccination for people under 15.
Constitution of Great Britain
Flies to Athens & Ankara, they refuse to accept a duel constitution for Cyprus.
Constitution of Great Britain
Flies to Turkey, they refuse to accept his plans for a duel constitution for Cyprus.
Constitution of Great Britain
Life Peerages Act, life Peers are members of the House of Lords who are appointed for life-long terms, but whose membership of the House cannot be inherited by their descendants.
Constitution of Great Britain
Works out a Turkish-Greek duel constitutiuon for Cyprus to protect British bases.
Constitution of Great Britain
Flies to Athens & Ankara, they refuse to accept a duel constitution for Cyprus
Constitution of Great Britain
Flies to Athens & Ankara, they refuse plans for a duel constitution for Cyprus
Flies to Athens & Ankara, they refuse to accept a duel constitution
Flies to Athens & Ankara, they refuse to accept a duel constitution for Cyprus
Independence of Cyprus
Flies to Athens & Ankara, they refuse to accept a duel constitution for Cyprus
Independence of Cyprus
Flies to Athens & Ankara, they refuse plans for a duel constitution for Cyprus
Independence of Great Britain
Flies to Athens & Ankara, they refuse to accept a duel constitution for Cyprus
Independence of Great Britain
Flies to Athens & Ankara, they refuse plans for a duel constitution for Cyprus
Legislation
Life Peerages Act, life Peers are members of the House of Lords who are appointed for life-long terms, but whose membership of the House cannot be inherited by their descendants
Rule of Cyprus
Flies to Athens & Ankara, they refuse to accept a duel constitution for Cyprus
Post-Suez Reputation
Remains a central figure in debate over Britain's postwar world role after Suez
The Mist Procession", an autobiography
Publication of "The Mist Procession", an autobiography
The Mist Procession
Publication of "The Mist Procession", an autobiography
Aldermaston March
Addresses anti-nuclear marchers before the early Aldermaston protest sets out.
A Giant's Strength Report
Co-authors A Giant's Strength, a Conservative legal-policy report arguing for reform of trade-union law and privileges.
Finance
Continues Labour attacks on Conservative financial policy during a period of pressure on sterling.
Atlantic Alliance
Supports alliance policy while criticising nuclear strategy.
International Institute for Strategic Studies
Healey serves with the International Institute for Strategic Studies from 1958 until 1961.
International Institute for Strategic Studies
Healey becomes associated with strategic studies debates during the nuclear age.
Strategic Studies
Healey participates in strategic studies discussions concerning NATO, nuclear deterrence and conventional defence.
Plumian Professorship
Hoyle became Plumian Professor of Astronomy and Experimental Philosophy at Cambridge.
Foetal Ultrasound Images
Publishes pioneering ultrasound images of a foetus in utero after research in Glasgow.
Footballer of the Year
Winner of the Football Writers Association Footballer of the Year
Leeds FC
Moves to Leeds for a transfer fee of pounds 12,000
Munich Air Disaster Impact on World Cup
Three months before the tournament, the Munich air disaster killed Manchester United players Roger Byrne, Tommy Taylor, and Duncan Edwards, depriving England of key players.
World Cup Group Stage
England drew with the Soviet Union, Brazil, and Austria, then lost a playoff against the Soviet Union for a quarter-final place.
World Cup Qualification
England qualified for the tournament in Sweden after defeating the Republic of Ireland and Denmark, having lost only once in 17 matches.
Leeds Centre Half Development
Charlton continues to develop his reputation for aerial ability and committed tackling in the Leeds United back line.
Sillett Chelsea Defence Behind Greaves
Sillett represented Chelsea as Greaves developed into the club's main attacking threat in the late 1950s.
Bolton Wanderers Crowned FA Cup Winners Under Ridding
Victory over Manchester United by 2-0 completes an FA Cup-winning campaign for Ridding and Bolton Wanderers.
England Debut Against Scotland
Charlton makes his senior England debut against Scotland and scores during a 4-0 victory at Hampden Park.
United FA Cup Final Appearance
Charlton features for Manchester United in the FA Cup final against Bolton Wanderers as the club attempts to recover from the Munich tragedy.
Douglas in Blackburn Promotion Side
Douglas supplies wing play as Blackburn Rovers earn promotion back to the First Division after a decade outside the top flight.
Scotland International Debut
Law won his first senior Scotland cap against Wales while still a teenager and quickly became an important attacking prospect.
Brentford Leading Scorer Career
Francis continued to rank among the club's most dangerous finishers, building a substantial goal tally across his long Brentford career.
Chelsea Teenage Scoring Breakthrough
Greaves developed into Chelsea's main source of goals while still a teenager, demonstrating unusually composed finishing in the First Division.
First Full Chelsea Season Scoring Record
Greaves scored regularly throughout his early Chelsea seasons and earned growing recognition as an outstanding young English forward.
1958 Championship Goals
Delivers vital goals in Wolverhampton Wanderersโ successful 1957โ58 First Division title campaign.
John Dick Helps Secure Top-Flight Promotion
John Dick supplies attacking firepower during West Ham Unitedโs Second Division championship campaign and helps the club regain First Division status.
Two Goals in 1958 FA Cup Final
Scores both goals as Bolton Wanderers defeat Manchester United 2-0.
Portsmouth Leading Striker
Saunders continues scoring for Portsmouth in the First Division and attracts interest from clubs seeking a reliable centre-forward.
1958 League Championship
Directs Wolves to the 1957โ58 First Division championship, beginning a run of consecutive English league titles.
West Ham Second Division Title Under Fenton
Ted Fenton guides West Ham United to the 1957โ58 Second Division championship, returning the London club to Englandโs top flight.
Early Supporters Award
Andy Malcolm becomes the inaugural Hammer of the Year, gaining recognition from West Ham supporters during a season that ends in promotion.
Player of the Year
Tottenham captain Blanchflower takes the writers prize as his intelligent distribution and on-field leadership establish him among the outstanding midfielders of the era.
Clayton Captains Promotion Return
Clayton provides leadership in midfield during Blackburn's second-place finish in the Second Division and return to elite football.
1958 Championship Wing Contribution
Adds pace and goals from the flank as Wolves win the 1957โ58 league championship.
Amnesty International
Upon Benensons return to London in later 1960 after an extended holiday in Italy, he and Eric Baker begin work on creating an organisation which reflects their collective thinking
Amnesty International
Upon Benensons return to London in later 1960 after an extended holiday in Italy, he and Eric Baker begin work on creating an organisation which reflects their collective thinking. Benensons conversion to Roman Catholicism influenced him towards a new internationalist thinking based upon Christianity and the teachings of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, in which injustice must be struggled against regardless of where it occurs or to
Retirement
Goes into retirement
Nuclear Power
Announces a nuclear test ban for 1 year
Armed Forces Training
Crown Prince Constantine receives training and service experience across the three branches of the Greek armed forces before becoming king.
President of Guatemala
Appointed President of Guatemala
Real Madrid
Joins Real Madrid, receiving a ล10,000 signing-on fee
Economy of India
As Finance Minister, Morarji Desai oversees fiscal policy during India's planned industrial development.
Minister of Finance
Morarji Desai becomes Finance Minister in the Union government.
Coup
Kassem seizes power, with local communist help
Prime Minister of Iraq
Appointed Prime Minister of Iraq
Secretary of State for Defence
Appointed Minister of Defence
Assassination of Faisal II
Death of Faisal II, assassinated
Coup
A revolutionary coup ends the monarchy
Death of Faisal II
Death of Faisal II, assassinated
Assassination of Abdul-Illah
Death of Abdul-Illah, assassinated
Death of Abdul-Illah
Death of Abdul-Illah, assassinated
Coup
Killed during the Iraq revolution
Death of Abd Al-Allah Ibn Ali Ibn Hussein
Death of Abd Al-Allah Ibn Ali Ibn Hussein, during the Iraq revolution
Arrest of Saddam Hussein
Arrested for the murder of al-Tikriti
Coup
Involved in a failed attempt to assassinate President Qassem
Coup
Leads the "Free Officers" who kill the Prime Minister & the royal family
Coup
Involved in a failed attempt to assassinate President Qassem
Coup
A revolutionary coup ends the monarchy
Coup
Leads the "Free Officers" who kill the Prime Minister & the royal family
Anniversary
The 10th anniversary of Israels statehood is celebrated with a military parade
Prime Minister of Italy
Appointed Prime Minister of Italy, 2nd term
Pope
Appointed Pope, originally Angelo Giuseppe Roncali
Lazio's First Major Cup as Coach
Fulvio Bernardini directs Lazio to the 1958 Coppa Italia triumph over Fiorentina, giving the club a major national trophy decades before its first league championship.
The Hidden Fortress
Kurosawas The Hidden Fortress
Enjo
Kon Ichikawa directs the anti-war drama Enjo
Minister of Finance
Appointed Minister of Finance
Prime Minister of Kampuchea
Appointed Prime Minister of Kampuchea
Prime Minister of Kampuchea
Appointed Prime Minister of Kampuchea, 4th term
Prime Minister of Kampuchea
Appointed Prime Minister of Kampuchea, 2nd term
Prime Minister of Kampuchea
Appointed Prime Minister of Kampuchea, 7th term, 1958-1960
Prime Minister of Madagascar
Appointed Prime Minister of Madagascar, 1st term
Prime Minister of Myanmar
Appointed Prime Minister of Burma
Party Leader
Appointed Party Leader of the Burma Socialist Program Party
Coup
Stages a coup to solve some of Burmas problems but only has minor success
Moulijn Becomes Feyenoord Crowd Favourite
Coen Moulijn develops into a celebrated Feyenoord winger, using quick feet and deceptive changes of direction to entertain crowds in the Rotterdam club's attacking play.
Muslim League
Ayub's martial-law administration disrupts the old Muslim League organization.
Political Parties
The martial-law government bans political parties and restricts political campaigning.
Constitution of Pakistan
The Army seizes power and the martial law regime of Muhammad Ayub Khan bans all political parties, this was the end of the old Muslim League
Coup
The Army seizes power and the martial law regime of Muhammad Ayub Khan bans all political parties, this was the end of the old Muslim League
Muslim League
The Army seizes power and the martial law regime of Muhammad Ayub Khan bans all political parties, this was the end of the old Muslim League
Political Parties
The Army seizes power and the martial law regime of Muhammad Ayub Khan bans all political parties, this was the end of the old Muslim League
Commander in Chief
Muhammad Musa becomes Commander in Chief of the Pakistan Army after Ayub Khan moves into national political leadership.
Al Fatah
Founds Al-Fatah
Two Men & a Wardrobe
Completion of the film, "Two Men & a Wardrobe"
Prime Minister of Autonomous Congo
Becomes prime minister as Middle Congo gains autonomy within the French Community.
Palme dOr
Directs, The Cranes Are Flying
Nobel Prize
Winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature, for "Dr Zhivago"
RSFSR Bureau Deputy Chairman
Becomes deputy chairman of the Central Committee bureau responsible for the Russian Soviet republic.
Politburo
Appointed Member of Politburo, Candidate Member
Education Reform Programme
Promotes an education reform linking secondary schooling more closely with practical and industrial work.
Seven-Year Economic Plan Preparation
Directs preparation of the Seven-Year Plan intended to accelerate chemicals, energy and consumer production.
Chairman
Appointed Chairman of the Council of Minister's
Suspends aid to the Chinese nuclear programme
Suspends aid to the Chinese nuclear programme
Manager
Appointed Manager of a hydroelectric station
Conference of Geneva
The West replies to Russias ultimatum & tries to negotiate but the time limit expires
Crisis
The West replies to Russias ultimatum & negotiates in Geneva. Intends to sign a peace with East Germany ending Allied rights in west Berlin
Prime Minister of Russia
Appointed Prime Minister of the Soviet Union
Dismissal
Dismissed after the defeat of the "Anti-Party" group
Academic Work
Collaborates with historians studying the Russian Revolution.
KGB (Committee for State Security)
Appointed Head of the KGB
Director of GRU
Appointed Director of the Main Intelligence Directorate (GRU)
Nobel Prize
Shares the Nobel Prize in Physics for discovering and interpreting the Cherenkov effect.
World Cup Scoring Debut
Ivanov represents the Soviet Union at its first World Cup, contributing to an attack that advances from the group stage before losing to Sweden.
First Soviet World Cup Appearance
Yashin makes his World Cup debut as the Soviet Union reaches the quarter-finals in Sweden, bringing his assertive goalkeeping to a global audience.
Congress Leadership Prosecution
Faces high treason charges arising from Congress Alliance activities.
Treason Trial Pretoria Phase
Appears during the Pretoria phase of the Treason Trial.
President of South Africa
Appointed President General of the ANC, 3rd term
PAC
Advocates breaking away from the ANC & forms the Pan Africanist Congress
ANC
Says the ANC claims South Africa for all while the PAC claims Africa for Africans
PAC
Says the ANC claims South Africa for all while the PAC claims Africa for Africans. Advocates breaking away from the ANC & forms the Pan Africanist Congress
Cambridge Doctorate
Receives his doctorate from Cambridge after advanced study of international and constitutional law.
Home World Cup Silver Medal
Gustavsson formed part of the Swedish defence that reached the 1958 final before losing 5-2 to Brazil.
World Cup Final Defensive Test
Bergmark confronted Brazil's formidable attack in Sweden's home World Cup final as the hosts ultimately finished runners-up.
Swedish Left-Back in Historic Final
Axbom was part of the Swedish back line in the World Cup final, when Brazil's wide forwards repeatedly tested the hosts.
Hamrin Joins Fiorentina from Padova
Kurt Hamrin transfers to Fiorentina and begins a prolific nine-season spell that makes him one of the club's greatest goalscorers.
Semi-Final Goal Against West Germany
Hamrin scored Sweden's third goal in the semi-final victory over West Germany, sending the hosts into their first World Cup final.
Goalkeeping in Sweden's World Cup Final
Svensson started in goal for the host nation in the 1958 World Cup final, facing a Brazil side inspired by teenage Pelรฉ.
Home Finals Midfield Campaign
Bรถrjesson played in Sweden's midfield as the home team progressed to the 1958 World Cup final against Brazil.
Marking Assignment in 1958 Final
Parling brought ball-winning work to Sweden's midfield in the final against Brazil, whose pace and movement decided the contest.
World Cup Finalist Midfield Role
Johansson helped Sweden build play during its 1958 campaign and belonged to the side beaten by Brazil in the championship match.
Goal Opens Semi-Final Scoring
Skoglund scored Sweden's equaliser against West Germany during a 3-1 semi-final victory that secured a place in the final.
Gott Und Sein Rebel
Publication of "Gott Und Sein Rebel"
UAR
Syria attempts to unite with Egypt to form the United Arab Republic
Machine-Gun Kelly
Cast in his first lead role in Roger Cormans Machine-Gun Kelly, a low-budget, though well received, gangster film
Touch of Evil
Plays a Mexican police officer named Ramon Miguel Vargas in Orson Welless widely acclaimed film noir Touch of Evil
Touch of Evil
Touch of Evil is a 1958 American crime thriller film, written, directed by, and co-starring Orson Welles
Vertigo
Stars in, "Vertigo"
The Long, Hot Summer
Paul Newman appeares with his wife, Joanne Woodward, in the feature films "The Long, Hot Summer" & "Rally Round the Flag, Boys!"
BAFTA
Stars in "Some Like It Hot", wins BAFTA Award for Best Foreign Actor
Golden Globe
Stars in "Some Like It Hot", wins Golden Globe Award for Best Actor
Some Like It Hot
Stars in "Some Like It Hot"
Graham Greenes 1955
The Quiet American, an adaptation of Graham Greenes 1955 novel about the seed of American military involvement in what would become the Vietnam War
Vertigo
Stas in Vertigo
Golden Globe
Monroes performance in Some Like it Hot earned her a Golden Globe for Best Actress, and prompted Variety to call her "a comedienne with that combination of sex appeal and timing that just cant be beat"
Some Like It Hot
Stars opposite Jack Lemmon and Tony Curtis in Billy Wilders comedy Some Like It Hot. Monroes performance in Some Like it Hot earned her a Golden Globe for Best Actress, and prompted Variety to call her "a comedienne with that combination of sex appeal and timing that just cant be beat"
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
Stars in "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof". Paul Newman appeares with his wife, Joanne Woodward, in the feature films "The Long, Hot Summer" & "Rally Round the Flag, Boys!"
Big Country
Directs, The Big Country
Ambush at Cimarron Pass
Appears in Ambush at Cimarron Pass, one of his final films before Rawhide made him prominent.
Lafayette Escadrille
Appears in Lafayette Escadrille, a war film released before his Rawhide breakthrough.
Power and Diplomacy
Publication of "Power & Diplomacy"
Publication of Power & Diplomacy
Publication of "Power & Diplomacy"
Lucky Starr and the Rings of Saturn
Asimov concluded the original Lucky Starr series with a novel set around Saturn.
Masters of Deceit
Publication of "Masters of Deceit"
No More War!", part of a peace campaign against war
Publication of "No More War!", part of a peace campaign against war
No More War!
Publication of "No More War!", part of a peace campaign against war
Breakfast At Tiffanys
Publication of "Breakfast At Tiffanys"
Early Recordings
Makes early home recordings as a teenager before beginning his professional music career.
Poor Little Fool
Billboard magazine begins Hot 100 chart listing popular songs. Ricky Nelson's "Poor Little Fool" is the first No. 1 record
Rock n Roll
Billboard magazine begins Hot 100 chart listing popular songs. Ricky Nelson's "Poor Little Fool" is the first No. 1 record
Switches Primary Instrument to Guitar
Moves increasingly from drums to guitar, which becomes his principal performing instrument.
Governor of New York
Appointed Governor of New York
Brain Race
National Defence Education Act pumps $2B PA into education to win the "brain race"
Government
Announces a nuclear test ban for 1 year
26th of July Movement
Biographical accounts state that Sturgis operated a training camp in the Sierra Maestra and instructed members of Castro's rebel forces in guerrilla warfare.
Sierra Maestra Training Activity
Sturgis became involved in military training connected with Castro's rebel forces in Cuba before later turning against the Castro government.
Corregidor Exercises
While deployed in the Philippines, Lee's Marine unit participated in exercises at Corregidor before returning to Japan.
Montgomery Bus Boycott
Writes "Stride Toward Freedom", about the bus boycott
Harvard
Appointed Director of the Harvard Defence Studies Program from 1958 to 1971
Reissue of The Realm of the Nebulae
Dover republishes Hubble's The Realm of the Nebulae, keeping his classic account of observational extragalactic astronomy available to a new generation of astronomers and readers.
Solar Wind Theory
Publishes the theoretical model showing that the Sun's hot corona must expand continuously outward into interplanetary space as a supersonic solar wind.
Nuclear Navy
Naval reactors create demand for enriched uranium fuel.
Electron Localization in Disorder
Shows that disorder can localize electron wavefunctions and suppress electrical conduction, now called Anderson localization.
Synthetic Aperture Radar
Develops principles for high-resolution synthetic aperture radar imaging.
First Technical Assistance Exports
The IAEA sends its first technical assistance equipment to Pakistan, Thailand and the United Arab Republic.
General Secretary
Commands the IV Corps Tactical Zone and served as General Secretary for National Defence
IV Corps Tactical Zone
Commands the IV Corps Tactical Zone and served as General Secretary for National Defence
Tenth Italian Championship
Combines physical strength, heading ability and refined technique in Juventus's 1957-58 Serie A triumph, which earns the club the right to wear a championship star.
Education
Mugabe and some of his Zimbabwe African National Union party cadres receive instruction at the Kwame Nkrumah Ideological Institute, then at Winneba in southern Ghana
Education
Lectures at Apowa Secondary School at Takoradi, in the Western Region of Ghana (1958 - 1960)
ZANU
Mugabe and some of his Zimbabwe African National Union party cadres receive instruction at the Kwame Nkrumah Ideological Institute, then at Winneba in southern Ghana
Writing of The First Circle
Solzhenitsyn developed The First Circle from experiences in a scientific prison institute.
The Human Condition
Arendt published The Human Condition, her influential study of labor work and action.
Rahel Varnhagen
Arendt's biography of Rahel Varnhagen was published in German.
Calder Hall Completes Four Reactor Station
Calder Hall develops into a four reactor generating station as the remaining units are brought into service.