1958 (AD 1958) Historical Timeline & Archive

Explore biographies of historical figures born or commemorated in 1958 (AD 1958) from the 2Day Chrono-Wiki encyclopedia.

Notable Figures in 1958 (AD 1958) (17)

  • Andie MacDowell (Born: 1958-04-21) — Acclaimed American actress and model known for romantic and dramatic roles.
  • Angela Bassett (Born: 1958-08-16) — Esteemed American actress celebrated for powerful roles in film and television.
  • Annette Bening (Born: 1958-05-29) — Versatile American actress celebrated for her dynamic stage and screen performances.
  • Edward Weston (Died: 1958-01-01) — Master American photographer known for his sharp focus on still life, nudes, and the California landscape.
  • Ernest Lawrence (Died: 1958-08-27) — Pioneering physicist known for the cyclotron and national laboratory founding.
  • Gary Oldman (Born: 1958-03-21) — Versatile English actor known for intense roles, from villainy to historical drama.
  • Howard Phillips (consultant) (Born: 1958-01-23) — American video game consultant and producer, known for his early work with Nintendo of America.
  • Jamie Lee Curtis (Born: 1958-11-22) — Versatile actress known for horror roles, comedy triumphs, and recent critical acclaim.
  • John B. Watson (Died: 1958-09-25) — Pioneering figure who established behaviorism as a major school of psychology.
  • Madonna (Born: 1958-08-16) — The 'Queen of Pop,' Madonna's career is defined by constant reinvention across music and film.
  • Michael Jackson (Born: 1958-08-29) — The King of Pop, Michael Jackson, redefined global music performance and artistry.
  • Miranda Richardson (Born: 1958-03-03) — Acclaimed British actress celebrated for dramatic and comedic roles on stage and screen.
  • Prince (musician) (Born: 1958-06-07) — Pioneering American musician, songwriter, and cultural icon of the Minneapolis sound.
  • Ralph Vaughan Williams (Died: 1958-08-26) — Master English composer, blending folk-song with symphonic grandeur.
  • Rosalind Franklin (Died: 1958-04-16) — Pioneering X-ray crystallographer whose work was central to understanding DNA and molecular biology.
  • Wolfgang Pauli (Died: 1958-12-15) — Austrian theoretical physicist and pioneer of quantum mechanics.
  • Wong Kar-wai (Born: 1958-07-17) — A seminal Hong Kong auteur known for atmospheric, non-linear narratives and saturated color palettes.