Today in History for 14th October 1958

Historical Events

Events 1 - 5 of 5

- Brendan Behan's "Hostage," premieres in London
- Malagasy Republic becomes autonomous republic in French Community
- Paul Osborn's "World of Suzie Wong," premieres in NYC
- The District of Columbia Bar Association votes to accept black Americans as members.
- US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site

Famous Birthdays

Birthdays 1 - 1 of 1

- Thomas Dolby, Cairo Egypt, rock vocalist (She Blinded Me With Science)

Famous Deaths

Deaths 1 - 2 of 2

- Douglas Mawson, Australian Antarctic explorer (b. 1882)
- Jean Poveigh, composer, dies at 82

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