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1958 in Great Britain
Explore 113 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1958.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1958
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8Places on this page
January
Resignation of George Edward Peter Thorneycroft
Resigns, has a more austere view of the economy than McMillan
Chancellor of the Exchequer
Appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer
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
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
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 in Liverpool.
Quarrymen
Joins the Quarrymen after being introduced by Paul McCartney.
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
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.
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
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
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.
Free Trade Area Proposal
Promotes an alternative free trade area rather than joining the supranational common market.
March
1st Antarctic Crossing
Completes the 1st crossing of the Antarctic
April
Birth of Benjamin Zephaniah
Benjamin Zephaniah is born in Birmingham and later becomes a prominent performance poet.
May
Birth of Toyah Willcox
Toyah Willcox is born in Birmingham and later develops a music and acting career.
Birth of John William Weller
Birth of John William Weller
July
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
Munich Air Disaster
Survivor of the Munich air disaster
August
Celtic First-Team Debut
Makes his Celtic first-team debut against Clyde one year after signing for the club.
September
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
October
Birth of Simon John Charles Le Bon
Birth of Simon John Charles Le Bon
Signs for Celtic
Signs for Celtic and begins a long association with the club.
Other events (month unknown)
1958 Championship Goals
Delivers vital goals in Wolverhampton Wanderers’ successful 1957–58 First Division title campaign.
1958 Championship Wing Contribution
Adds pace and goals from the flank as Wolves win the 1957–58 league championship.
1958 League Championship
Directs Wolves to the 1957–58 First Division championship, beginning a run of consecutive English league titles.
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.
A Tale of Two Cities
Stars as Dracula in the film Dracula. Appears in A Tale of Two Cities
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