May 1958

Monday 12:

A formal North American Aerospace Defense Command agreement is signed between the United States and Canada.

Tuesday 13:

1958 - Velcro's trade mark is registered.

Thursday 15:

The Soviet Union launches Sputnik 3.

Sunday 18:

An F-104 Starfighter sets a world speed record of 1,404.19 mph (2,259.82 km/h).

Wednesday 21:

United Kingdom Postmaster General Ernest Marples announces that from December, Subscriber Trunk Dialling will be introduced in the Bristol area.

Friday 23:

Explorer I ceases transmission.

Saturday 24:

United Press International is formed through a merger of the United Press and the International News Service.

Friday 30:

The bodies of several unidentified soldiers killed in action during World War II and the Korean War are buried at the Tomb of the Unknowns in Arlington National Cemetery.