What Happened on June 26, 1958

Historical Events

PM Gaston Eyskens

Leading a minority government, Gaston Eyskens is selected Prime Minister of Belgium for the second time

  • Mackinac Straits Bridge, Michigan dedicated
  • Vanguard SLV-2 launched for Earth orbit (failed)

Famous Birthdays

  • Glen Stewart Godwin, American murderer (FBI Most Wanted), born in Miami, Florida

Famous Deaths

  • Andrija Štampar, Croatian physician and United Nations diplomat (b. 1888)
  • George Orton, Canadian athlete (b. 1873)
  • Martinus Ballings, Belguan Jesuit author (Vocation), dies at 93
Died in 1958 1958 Highlights

About June 26, 1958

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 65 years, 10 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Cancer

Music Charts

  • UK #1 Song: On The Street Where You Live - Vic Damone