17 April 1958AtomiumAndre Waterkeyn
Designs the Atomium as an enlarged iron-crystal structure for Expo 58.
Historical records for Belgium in 1958, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Designs the Atomium as an enlarged iron-crystal structure for Expo 58.
Creates an engineering landmark representing scientific and industrial progress.
The Fourth Van Acker Government ends in Brussels, concluding this period as Prime Minister of Belgium.
Appointed Prime Minister of Belgium
Begins the Second to Fourth Eyskens Governments in Brussels and serves as Prime Minister of Belgium.
Introduces a widely used medicine acting on dopamine signalling.
Develops haloperidol as a potent treatment for psychotic disorders.
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