What happened on 2 April 1958?

Discover what happened on 2 April 1958 in history! This day marks a series of notable events, famous births, and significant deaths. Explore the details below to learn more about the historical happenings of this day. On this day, history comes alive!

Deaths

  • Eduard Erkes (German sinologist and historian (1891–1958))
  • Willie Maley (Scottish footballer and manager (1868-1958))
  • Arnold von Salis (Swiss art historian and archaeologist (1881-1958))
  • Jōsei Toda (Japanese educator (1900–1958))
  • Raniero Nicolai (Italian poet (1893–1958))
  • Q4223424 (Russian local historian (1872-1958))
  • Charles Sydney Goldman (British politician (1868–1958))
  • Mary Hughes (wife of Australian prime minister William Morris Hughes)
  • Tudor Davies (British singer (1892–1958))
  • Jerzy Adamkiewicz (Polish lawyer, diplomat)
  • Arne Grönberg (Finnish poet (1889-1958))
  • Mary Barbour (Scottish political activist (1875-1958))
  • Mykola Kornoukhov (Ukrainian scientist (1903–1958))
  • Magnús Jónsson (Icelandic politician (1887-1958))
  • Fritz Wilms (German architect)
  • László Gáspár (Hungarian journalist, science journalist (1901-1958))
  • James Mould (lawyer)
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  • Max Miericke (German politician (1893-1958))