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.
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