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July 30, 1958

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Haiti's President Quells Revolt; Leads Counter-Attack on Foes; Rebel Force Reported 'Wiped Out' in Battle in Capital--American Among the Dead HAITI'S PRESIDENT CRUSHES REVOLT

By Special to The New York Times

Duvalier leads palace garrison to crush revolt led by former Capts Pasguet and Dominique; Amer, A Payne, among dead; Blanchet says 7 out of rebel force of 100 to 150 were killed; links revolt to Dejoie and Magloire; both deny link; censorship limits news; comment on role of exiles who lived in Miami, Fla

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Notable Births

Kate Bush

1958Kate Bush, English singer-songwriter and producer[†]

Catherine Bush is an English singer, songwriter, record producer, and dancer. Bush began writing songs at age 11. She was signed to EMI Records after David Gilmour of Pink Floyd helped produce a demo tape. In 1978, at the age of 19, she topped the UK singles chart for four weeks with her debut single "Wuthering Heights", becoming the first female artist to achieve a UK number one with a fully self-written song. Her debut studio album, The Kick Inside (1978), peaked at number three on the UK Albums Chart. Bush was the first British solo female artist to top the UK Albums Chart and the first female artist to enter it at number one.

Liz Kershaw

1958Liz Kershaw, English radio broadcaster[†]

Elizabeth Marguerita Mary Kershaw is an English radio broadcaster. She is one of the longest serving female national radio DJs in the UK, celebrating 30 years on national BBC Radio in 2017.

Daley Thompson

1958Daley Thompson, English decathlete and trainer[†]

Francis Morgan Ayodélé Thompson, is an English former decathlete. He won the decathlon gold medal at the Olympic Games in 1980 and 1984, and broke the world record for the event four times. He was unbeaten in competition for nine years.

Historical Context for July 30, 1958

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