February 1958

Saturday 01:

Merger of Egypt and Syria to form the United Arab Republic, which lasted until 1961.

Wednesday 05:

A hydrogen bomb known as Tybee Bomb is lost by the US Air Force off the coast of Savannah, Georgia, never to be recovered.

Thursday 06:

Bobby Charlton survived the Munich air disaster in Germany, which killed eight of his teammates with Manchester United F.C.

Monday 17:

Pope Pius XII declares Saint Clare of Assisi (1193~1253) the patron saint of television

Saturday 22:

Egypt and Syria join to form the United Arab Republic.

Sunday 23:

Cuban rebels kidnap 5-time world driving champion Juan Manuel Fangio.