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April 25, 1958

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Notable Births

1958Mike DeVault, American politician[†]

Mike DeVault is an American politician serving as a member of the West Virginia House of Delegates from the 74th district. He owns two businesses.

Fish (singer)

1958Fish, Scottish singer-songwriter[†]

Derek William Dick, better known by his stage name Fish, is a retired Scottish singer, songwriter and occasional actor. He was the lead singer and lyricist of the neo-prog band Marillion from 1981 until 1988. He released 11 UK Top 40 singles with the band, including the Top 10 singles "Kayleigh", "Lavender" and "Incommunicado", and five Top 10 albums, including a number one with Misplaced Childhood. In his solo career, Fish explored contemporary pop and traditional folk, and released a further five Top 40 singles and a Top 10 album.

Misha Glenny

1958Misha Glenny, British journalist[†]

Michael V. E. "Misha" Glenny is an English journalist and broadcaster, specialising in southeast Europe, global organised crime, and cybersecurity. He has been Rector of the Institute for Human Sciences in Vienna, Austria since 2022.

Historical Context for April 25, 1958

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