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August 1, 1958

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LEBANON ELECTS A NEW PRESIDENT;; CHEHAB IS CHOSEN Parliament's 2d Vote Is 48-7 for General -- Premier Absent CHEHAB ELECTED IN LEBANON VOTE

By Sam Pope Brewerspecial To the New York Times

Parliament elects Chehab Pres, 48-7; illus; only other candidate, R Edde, pledges to support Chehab; 10 Deputies, including Premier es-Solh, boycott session; 5 in open revolt attend under Parliamentary immunity; back Chehab; other details; Chehab to assume office Sept 28 on expiration of Chamoun's term; Chamoun reiterates he will not resign earlier, TV int; Chehab election raises hopes for early pol settlement

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Notable Births

Rob Buck

1958Rob Buck, American guitarist and songwriter (died 2000)[†]

Robert Norman Buck was an American guitarist and founding member of the alternative rock band 10,000 Maniacs. Buck co-wrote some of the most successful songs recorded by 10,000 Maniacs, including "What's the Matter Here", "Hey Jack Kerouac", and "These Are Days".

Michael Penn

1958Michael Penn, American singer-songwriter and guitarist[†]

Michael Daniel Penn is an American musician, singer, and composer. His 1989 single "No Myth" was a top 20 hit in the US and successful in several other countries.

Kiki VanDeWeghe

1958Kiki Vandeweghe, American basketball player and coach[†]

Ernest Maurice "Kiki" VanDeWeghe III is a German-born American-Canadian former professional basketball player, coach and executive who is an advisor for the National Basketball Association (NBA). As a player, he was a two-time NBA All-Star.

Historical Context for August 1, 1958

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