January 1958

Wednesday 01:

The European Community is established.

Friday 03:

The West Indies Federation is formed.

Saturday 04:

Sputnik 1 falls to Earth from its orbit (launched on October 4, 1957).

Wednesday 08:

14 year old Bobby Fischer wins the United States Chess Championship.

Monday 13:

Moroccan Liberation Army ambushes Spanish patrol in the Battle of Edchera

Saturday 18:

Willie O'Ree, the first African American National Hockey League player, make his NHL debut with the Boston Bruins.

Monday 20:

Elvis Presley receives his draft notice.

Tuesday 28:

Charles Starkweather and Caril Ann Fugate begin their murder spree with the killings of her parents and infant sister.

Wednesday 29:

Police capture Charles Starkweather in Wyoming.

Friday 31:

James Van Allen discovers the Van Allen radiation belt.