Jan 01general
1958.
What happened in 1958?
The year 1958 saw major global events. The 6th FIFA World Cup took place in Sweden. The Munich air disaster tragically killed several members of the Manchester United football team. China launched the Great Leap Forward, an economic plan to rapidly industrialize and reform agriculture. Cultural milestones included the third Eurovision Song Contest. The year also recorded 38 notable births and 7 significant deaths among prominent figures. These events influenced international politics, economics, and culture in the late 1950s.
Events
32
Births
40
Deaths
14
Era
1950s
Post-War / Digital Age
Chronology of 1958
Documented Historical Record
January
01.1958Jan 01war
Jan 01general
1958–59 European Cup
4th season of the UEFA club football tournament
Jan 01sports
Jan 01war
Jan 01sports
Jan 01sports
1958 World Men's Handball Championship
1958 edition of the World Men's Handball Championship
Jan 01culture
Jan 01sports
1958 European Athletics Championships
1958 edition of the European Athletics Championships
Jan 01general
Jan 01politics
Jan 19sports
February
02.1958Feb 06disaster
March
03.1958Mar 02sports
Biathlon World Championships 1958
1958 edition of the Biathlon World Championships
Mar 12culture
Eurovision Song Contest 1958
3rd edition of the Eurovision Song Contest
Mar 26war
30th Academy Awards
award ceremony presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences for achievement in filmmaking in 1957
April
04.1958May
05.1958May 26general
May 28general
June
06.1958Jun 01sports
Jun 01general
Jun 15general
Jun 29sports
July
07.1958Jul 06general
Jul 14war
Jul 21war
Jul 26general
August
08.1958September
09.1958Sep 22general
Second Taiwan Strait Crisis
1958 conflict between the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and the Republic of China (ROC) in which the PRC shelled Kinmen and Matsu
End of 1958 Record · 32 events
Historical Significance
Context & Impact
The year 1958 saw major global events. The 6th FIFA World Cup took place in Sweden. The Munich air disaster tragically killed several members of the Manchester United football team. China launched the Great Leap Forward, an economic plan to rapidly industrialize and reform agriculture. Cultural milestones included the third Eurovision Song Contest. The year also recorded 38 notable births and 7 significant deaths among prominent figures. These events influenced international politics, economics, and culture in the late 1950s.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What major events happened in 1958?
Several key events occurred in 1958, including the FIFA World Cup in Sweden, China's Great Leap Forward economic campaign, and the Munich air disaster, which involved members of the Manchester United football team. The year also featured the first international broadcast of the Eurovision Song Contest and ongoing European Cup football competition.
What was the Munich air disaster of 1958?
The Munich air disaster took place on February 6, 1958, when British European Airways Flight 609 crashed during takeoff at Munich-Riem Airport. The crash resulted in 23 fatalities, including eight Manchester United football players returning from a European Cup match against Red Star Belgrade.
Who won the 1958 FIFA World Cup?
Brazil won the 1958 FIFA World Cup in Sweden, defeating the host nation 5-2 in the final on June 29. The tournament highlighted the emergence of 17-year-old Pelé, who scored six goals and became the youngest player at that time to win a World Cup.
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