What happened in March 1958?
The top front-page story of each day in March 1958, as it was reported at the time. Click a date to see that day’s full front page and the matching birthday books.
- Mar 1🌍 Amazon Jungle Inventoried – A team maps timber in the Amazon rainforest using air, dugout canoes, and on foot to assess resources.
- Mar 2🌍 Fuchs Completes Antarctic Trek – Sir Vivian Fuchs completes a 2,100-mile journey across Antarctica in 99 days, marking a significant achievement in exploration.
- Mar 3🏔️ Dartmouth Wins Skiing Title – Dartmouth College secures its first NCAA skiing championship, dominating the downhill race and ending Denver's reign.
- Mar 4🏒 U.S. Wins Hockey Match – United States beats Norway 6-1 in World Hockey Championship, showcasing strong performance by Bill Christian.
- Mar 5🔬 Woven Arteries Save Lives – Synthetic blood vessels developed in New Jersey show promise in saving lives, showcasing medical innovation.
- Mar 6🚢 Submarine Sets Record – U.S. submarine Skate crosses the Atlantic in 8.5 days, setting a new undersea record.
- Mar 7🛰️ Explorer I Cosmic Rays – U.S. satellite Explorer I reports a sharp increase in cosmic rays, marking a significant discovery in space science.
- Mar 8🌍 Atomic Test Ban Sought – Poland and India call for a prohibition of atomic blasts at a parley of 85 countries, advocating for global peace.
- Mar 9🌍 Japanese Tunnel Opens – A new 2-mile vehicular tunnel connecting Honshu and Kyushu is inaugurated, promising significant industrial growth for Japan.
- Mar 10🏆 Canada Wins Hockey Title – Canada defeats Russia 4-2 to claim the World Amateur Hockey Championship in Oslo with a strong third-period performance.
- Mar 11💡 Brighter Lamps Exhibit – Fluorescent units showcased at a major exhibit in Coliseum, featuring 194 exhibitors displaying advancements in lighting technology.
- Mar 12🌍 Aid Loan Request – Officials state $625 million is necessary to boost development plans for impoverished nations.
- Mar 13🚢 Argentina Liner Launched – The 617-foot luxury liner, Argentina, is launched by Moore-McCormack, enhancing U.S.-Latin relations.
- Mar 14🏆 Denver Advances NCAA Hockey – Pioneers defeat Clarkson 6-2, securing a place in the final round of the NCAA hockey tournament in Minneapolis.
- Mar 15🏥 New Home for Patients – Welfare Island's unit for the aged dedicated, featuring decor by renowned designer Raymond Loewy.
- Mar 16⛷️ Oslo Ski Carnival Triumphs – Austrian, Norwegian, and Russian skiers excel at the Oslo Ski Carnival, with notable performances in slalom and cross-country events.
- Mar 17🏗️ Florentines Open Rebuilt Span – The reconstruction of the historic Florentine bridge is celebrated as a triumph for architect Berenson, now 92 years old.
- Mar 18🚀 Vanguard Satellite Launched – Navy successfully puts Vanguard I into orbit, marking the second U.S. satellite to reach a height of 2,513 miles.
- Mar 19🚀 Dulles Rejects Soviet Proposal – Secretary Dulles dismisses Soviet space control proposal, expressing satisfaction with U.S. response after his Asia trip.
- Mar 20🚀 Moon Program Proposed – Space scientists propose a program to lead to moon exploration, viewing satellite trips as a prelude to manned flight.
- Mar 21🌌 U.S. Reports Satellites – U.S. team confirms sighting of three satellites, including Vanguard and Explorer, in New Mexico.
- Mar 22🪨 Rich Iron Find – A significant iron ore discovery in Canada highlights new prospecting methods and revives interest in mining.
- Mar 23🔬 Engine Heat Converter Invented – MIT researchers describe a new device with no moving parts that converts heat into electricity.
- Mar 24🔬 Plan to Improve Schools – Three scientists propose a plan to enhance U.S. high school education with tougher courses and better teaching methods.
- Mar 25🔬 Computer Aids Cancer Research – New electronic technique developed to expedite steroid hormone studies, promising to reduce research time significantly.
- Mar 26⚓ Seaport Hopes Revived – Milford Haven in Wales anticipates growth with plans for tanker terminals, aiming to capitalize on the super-ship era.
- Mar 27🚀 Explorer III Launched – The U.S. successfully launched Explorer III, a satellite expected to provide valuable cosmic ray data despite its brief operational life.
- Mar 28🚀 Explorer III Extended – Calculations indicate Explorer III may remain in orbit for 4 to 6 months, extending its mission duration.
- Mar 29🏛️ Stonehenge Restoration Controversy – Restoration plans for Stonehenge spark protests, highlighting the debate over preserving historical monuments.
- Mar 30🐱 Motherless Cat Study – A psychosomatic study presented findings on the effects of separating kittens from their mothers.
- Mar 31🏛️ Etruscan Tomb Discovery – Etruscan scenes from 500 B.C. depicting leisure and sports activities were found in an Italian tomb.
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