I was born in 1958, what was the time back then? The history of this period is rich with culture and events. Here is a timeline from 1958. Exploring the year 1958 reveals a world in the midst of the The Fifties, seeing rapid changes across science, technology, movies, and music. If you are looking to see the years after you were born, this archive contains the definitive pop culture and historical timeline of 1958.
NASA and the microchip.
The integrated circuit was invented, NASA was founded, and the peace symbol was designed.
The Cost of Living in 1958
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Jack Kilby and Robert Noyce independently invented the microchip, the foundation of all modern electronics.
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration was established to lead US space exploration in response to Sputnik.
Gerald Holtom designed the iconic logo for the British nuclear disarmament movement; it quickly became a universal symbol.
The wider picture
A few more things worth remembering.
Explorer 1 was launched, discovering the Van Allen radiation belts around Earth.
A 17-year-old Pelé led Brazil to victory in Sweden, scoring two goals in the final.
A plane crash killed 23 people, including eight players from the Manchester United football team.
A Swedish doctor implanted the first fully internal, battery-operated cardiac pacemaker.
You arrivedThe longer view
Follow the world as it changed around you, from 1958 to today.