Atomium
Designs the Atomium as an enlarged iron-crystal structure for Expo 58.
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1958 in Belgium
Explore 8 historical events and records for Belgium in 1958.
Historical records for Belgium in 1958
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April
Expo 58 Engineering Structure
Creates an engineering landmark representing scientific and industrial progress.
June
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.
Other events (month unknown)
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.
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