4 January 1958Death of Ralph Vaughan WilliamsRalph Vaughan Williams
Death of Vaughan Williams
Historical records for Great Britain in 1958, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Death of Vaughan Williams
Resigns, has a more austere view of the economy than McMillan
Appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer
Resigns as a Junior Minister at the Treasury
Resigns as a Junior Minister at the Treasury
Paul McCartney introduces George Harrison to the Quarrymen at a basement teen club called the Morgue, George joins the group
Paul McCartney introduces George Harrison to the Quarrymen at a basement teen club called the Morgue, George joins the group
Paul McCartney introduces George Harrison to the Quarrymen at a basement teen club called the Morgue, George joins the group
Paul McCartney introduces George Harrison to the Quarrymen at a basement teen club called the Morgue, George joins the group
Paul McCartney introduces George Harrison to the Quarrymen in Liverpool.
Joins the Quarrymen after being introduced by Paul McCartney.
Paul McCartney introduces George Harrison to the Quarrymen at a basement teen club called the Morgue, George joins the group
Paul McCartney introduces George Harrison to the Quarrymen at a basement teen club called the Morgue, George joins the group
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)
Matt Busby is seriously injured and had to stay in hospital for some time after the crash, and is read his last rites twice.
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.
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".
The take-off from Belgrade was delayed for an hour as the United player Johnny Berry had lost his passport,[2] then the plane made a scheduled stop in Munich to refuel.
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.
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
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
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.
The take-off from Belgrade was delayed for an hour as the United player Johnny Berry had lost his passport,[2] then the plane made a scheduled stop in Munich to refuel.
causing deceleration of the aircraft and preventing safe flying speed from being attained.
Promotes an alternative free trade area rather than joining the supranational common market.
Completes the 1st crossing of the Antarctic
Benjamin Zephaniah is born in Birmingham and later becomes a prominent performance poet.
Toyah Willcox is born in Birmingham and later develops a music and acting career.
Birth of John William Weller
Prince Charles is created The Prince of Wales and Earl of Chester, though his actual investiture does not take place until 1 July 1969
Survivor of the Munich air disaster
Makes his Celtic first-team debut against Clyde one year after signing for the club.
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
Birth of Simon John Charles Le Bon
Signs for Celtic and begins a long association with the club.
Stars as Dracula in the film Dracula. Appears in A Tale of Two Cities
Winner of the best male actor for "The Bridge On The River Kwai"
Addresses anti-nuclear marchers before the early Aldermaston protest sets out.
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
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
Supports alliance policy while criticising nuclear strategy.
Winner of a BAFTA for best actress for her part in Orders To Kill
Publication of "Mountolive". Publication of "Balthazar"
Victory over Manchester United by 2-0 completes an FA Cup-winning campaign for Ridding and Bolton Wanderers.
Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress for Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
Appointed Chief Negotiator for Britain at the Geneva Nuclear Test Ban Conference
Flies to Athens & Ankara, they refuse to accept a duel constitution for Cyprus.
Flies to Turkey, they refuse to accept his plans for a duel constitution for Cyprus.
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.
Works out a Turkish-Greek duel constitutiuon for Cyprus to protect British bases.
Flies to Athens & Ankara, they refuse to accept a duel constitution for Cyprus
Flies to Athens & Ankara, they refuse plans for a duel constitution for Cyprus
Dramatization of, "The Entertainer"
Continues Labour attacks on Conservative financial policy during a period of pressure on sterling.
Flies to Athens & Ankara, they refuse to accept a duel constitution for Cyprus
Publishes pioneering ultrasound images of a foetus in utero after research in Glasgow.
Winner of the Football Writers Association Footballer of the Year
Appears in I was Montys Double. Appears in Ice Cold in Alex
Flies to Athens & Ankara, they refuse to accept a duel constitution for Cyprus
Flies to Athens & Ankara, they refuse plans for a duel constitution for Cyprus
Flies to Athens & Ankara, they refuse to accept a duel constitution for Cyprus
Flies to Athens & Ankara, they refuse plans for a duel constitution for Cyprus
Healey serves with the International Institute for Strategic Studies from 1958 until 1961.
Healey becomes associated with strategic studies debates during the nuclear age.
Moves to Leeds for a transfer fee of pounds 12,000
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
Publication of "Mountolive". Publication of "Balthazar"
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
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.
During Harold Macmillan's government, the first successful cardiopulmonary bypass programme in the UK begins at Hammersmith Hospital.
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.
This NHS development occurs while Harold Macmillan serves as Prime Minister: The first successful cardiopulmonary bypass programme in the UK begins at Hammersmith Hospital.
During Harold Macmillan's government, polio and diphtheria vaccination programmes expand vaccination for people under 15.
The Conservative Party Government is in office as this NHS milestone occurs: Polio and diphtheria vaccination programmes expand vaccination for people under 15.
This NHS development occurs while Harold Macmillan serves as Prime Minister: Polio and diphtheria vaccination programmes expand vaccination for people under 15.
Announces a nuclear test ban for 1 year
Publication of "Our Man in Havana"
Hoyle became Plumian Professor of Astronomy and Experimental Philosophy at Cambridge.
Remains a central figure in debate over Britain's postwar world role after Suez
Proposes massive public expenditure cuts
Goes into retirement
Flies to Athens & Ankara, they refuse to accept a duel constitution for Cyprus
Publishes Sir Charles Dilke, establishing his reputation as a political biographer.
Healey participates in strategic studies discussions concerning NATO, nuclear deterrence and conventional defence.
Publishes The Charm of Politics and Other Essays in Political Criticism.
Stas in The Doctors Dilemma
Publication of "The Mist Procession", an autobiography
Publication of "The Mist Procession", an autobiography
Sellers plays the villainous Tony in the fantasy musical Tom Thumb.
Scores both goals as Bolton Wanderers defeat Manchester United 2-0.
Sellers portrays Chief Petty Officer Doherty in the naval comedy Up the Creek.
England drew with the Soviet Union, Brazil, and Austria, then lost a playoff against the Soviet Union for a quarter-final place.
England qualified for the tournament in Sweden after defeating the Republic of Ireland and Denmark, having lost only once in 17 matches.
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