Today in History for 1st March 1958

Historical Events

Events 1 - 4 of 4

- Gary Sobers 365* v Pak, 614 min, 38 fours, best Cricket before Lara
- Samuel Alphonsus Stritch, is appointed Pro-Prefect of the Propagation of Faith and thus becomes the first American member of the Roman Curia.
- Sobers completes 446 stand for 2nd wicket with Conrad Hunte, 260
- West Indies cricket declare at stumps score of 3-790 decl v Pakistan

Famous Birthdays

Birthdays 1 - 4 of 4

- Bertrand Piccard, Swiss balloonist and psychiatrist
- Chosei Komatsu, Japanese conductor
- Nik Kershaw, singer/songwriter (Wouldn't it be Good)
- Wayne B Phillips, cricket wicket-keeper (Australia)

Famous Deaths

Deaths 1 - 1 of 1

- Giacomo Balla, Italian painter, dies at 86

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