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March 26, 1958

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Headlines from March 26, 1958

EISENHOWER ASKS FUND TO PROLONG PAY FOR JOBLESS; Wants U. S. to Finance Aid 50% Beyond the Present State Maximum Periods MESSAGE TO CONGRESS President Also Takes Steps to Speed Procurement of 600 Million in Materials EISENHOWER ASKS JOBLESS PAY FUND

By Felix Belair Jr.special To the New York Times

Eisenhower urges Cong extend duration of benefits, special message; puts cost at $500-600 million; bill offered by Sec Mitchell; details; House com backs $305-million bill to aid states operate unemployment services

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Notable Births

Elio de Angelis

1958Elio de Angelis, Italian racing driver (died 1986)[†]

Elio de Angelis was an Italian racing driver, who competed in Formula One from 1979 to 1986. De Angelis won two Formula One Grands Prix across eight seasons.

Notable Deaths

Phil Mead

1958Phil Mead, English cricketer and footballer (born 1887)[†]

Charles Phillip Mead was an English first-class cricketer. He played as a left-handed batsman for Hampshire and England between 1905 and 1936. He was born at 10 Ashton Buildings, second eldest of seven children. As a child he played for South London Schools, attending Shillingstone Street School.

Historical Events

Explorer 3

1958The United States Army launches Explorer 3.[†]

Explorer 3 was an American artificial satellite launched into medium Earth orbit in 1958. It was the second successful launch in the Explorer program, and was nearly identical to the first U.S. satellite Explorer 1 in its design and mission.

1958The African Regroupment Party is launched at a meeting in Paris.[†]

The African Regroupment Party was a political party in the French African colonies.

Historical Context for March 26, 1958

In 1958, the world population was approximately 2,911,249,671 people[†]