What happened in September 1958?
The top front-page story of each day in September 1958, as it was reported at the time. Click a date to see that day’s full front page and the matching birthday books.
- Sep 1🚀 Scientists Map Space Rules – New group formed to draft global proposals for satellite use regulations, aiming for international cooperation.
- Sep 2🌌 U.N. Atoms-for-Peace Talk – U.N. Atoms-for-Peace meetings opened in Geneva with participation from 67 nations to discuss nuclear energy for peaceful purposes.
- Sep 3🏛️ Ancient City Discovered – Archaeologists locate the ancient city of Sardis, once ruled by Croesus, uncovering artifacts from early Christians.
- Sep 4🔬 Atomic Power Progress – U.S. reports advancements at Oak Ridge Laboratory, nearing development of a controlled atomic reaction.
- Sep 5🏆 Barton Wins Race – Sam Barton triumphs aboard Lightning, defeating William John's boat in the Manhasset Bay Race.
- Sep 6🌍 U.N. Chief Ends Meetings – U.N. Secretary-General concludes intensive talks in Cairo on Mideast peace, calling them 'useful' despite ongoing divisions.
- Sep 7🔬 Antarctica Exploration Begins – U.S. initiates a new season of polar exploration with an air drop at the South Pole scheduled for November 1.
- Sep 8🏨 New Hotel Planned – A $3,000,000 hotel is set to rise in Nassau, marking the first construction since 1873, with an opening planned for 1959.
- Sep 9⚓ Floating Drydock Ready – New floating drydock in Germany can lift ships weighing up to 60,000 tons, enhancing naval capabilities.
- Sep 10🚀 Space Travel Concerns – Americans report at Geneva that radiation levels in space travel are higher than previously thought, raising new safety concerns.
- Sep 11🏗️ Dreamland Plan Proposed – Federal housing aide suggests a new housing development plan for Jamaica, receiving support from civic groups.
- Sep 12📺 President's Speech Live – ABC and radio break schedules to cover President's speech live, highlighting its significance.
- Sep 13🔬 Blood Separation Breakthrough – A new process for separating gamma globulin has been reported, potentially aiding in disease countermeasures.
- Sep 14🔬 Cosmic Studies Funded – U.S. allocates $450,000 to the University of Chicago for balloon studies to capture film records of cosmic explosions.
- Sep 15🕊️ Rosh Ha-Shanah Begins – Spiritual values were voiced by rabbis as the shofar was sounded in Jerusalem for Rosh Ha-Shanah.
- Sep 16🏗️ Colossal Vault Built – The largest building of its kind in the world, with 25 acres of exposition space, is constructed near Paris.
- Sep 17🏗️ Russia Aids Indian Project – Russia offers to assist India in financing the construction of a state-owned refinery, enhancing bilateral cooperation.
- Sep 18🌍 U.N. Monitor Plan Approved – Jordan, Lebanon, and U.A.R. reportedly support a U.N. plan for monitoring in the Middle East, enhancing diplomatic efforts.
- Sep 19🌍 Canada Proposes Food Bank – Diefenbaker presents a plan at an economic conference aimed at addressing global food surplus issues.
- Sep 20🔬 Tiny Atom Blast Test – A small atomic blast marks the start of U.S. nuclear tests in Nevada, with the series expected to continue until October 31.
- Sep 21🔬 Atom Progress Reported – Reports from Geneva highlight advancements in the peaceful use of atomic energy, suggesting broad positive implications.
- Sep 22📈 Stocks Rise in London – London stock indexes reach 1958 highs as credit curbs ease and restrictions on imports are softened.
- Sep 23🔬 Radiation Safety Urged – Flemming advocates for increased funding and safety measures against radiation at federal, state, and local levels.
- Sep 24✈️ Boeing 707 Approved – The U.S. officially certifies the Boeing 707 jet as airworthy for service to Europe, marking a significant advancement in aviation.
- Sep 25⛵ Columbia Wins Cup – Columbia defeats Sceptre by 1.5 miles in cup sailing, marking its second consecutive victory in the series off Newport.
- Sep 26🎭 Vaughan Williams Premiere – Stokowski conducts the U.S. premiere of Vaughan Williams' Ninth Symphony, honored by President and Mayor.
- Sep 27🏛️ Brunei Mosque Opens – An imposing mosque with an elevator opens in Brunei, dominating the town of River Homes on stilts in Borneo.
- Sep 28🌪️ Typhoon Toll in Japan – Typhoon causes 1,500 deaths in Japan, with 303 confirmed dead and 1,230 missing as areas south of Tokyo are cut off.
- Sep 29🫀 Heart Televised Live – A company announces that physicians can now watch heart functions on an 8-inch screen using a new X-ray device.
- Sep 30📈 Stocks Reach New Peaks – U.S. stocks hit new highs for 1958, with 665 of 1,230 traded issues rising, marking the best performance since August 1957.
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