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Born in 1958: Germany
This was Germany in 1958. Add your birthday to see your exact day.
What was Germany like in 1958?
Here is what Germany was like in 1958. In cinemas, people watched “The Bridge on the River Kwai”. In the news: Federal Cartel Office starts work. 1958 was also the Year of the Earth Dog, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 1958.
Films
- The Bridge on the River Kwai · No. 1 at the German box office 1958
- The Spessart Inn · No. 2 at the German box office 1958
- The Crammer · No. 3 at the German box office 1958
On TV
- Aktuelle Kamera (East German news) · East Germany (GDR) · DFF
- The Schölermann Family · NWDR
- What's My Line? · ARD · BR
- Did You Know? · ARD · BR
Cars
- VW Beetle · Volkswagen
- Opel Rekord · Opel
- East Germany: Wartburg 311 · Automobilwerk Eisenach (DDR)
- BMW Isetta · BMW
Snacks and ice creams
- Currywurst · Berlin street food
- Langnese ice cream · Langnese
- Wikana biscuits (East Germany) · VEB Süßwarenfabrik, Lutherstadt Wittenberg
- Fanta in the ring bottle · Coca-Cola
Phones and gadgets
- The black Bakelite W 48 · Deutsche Bundespost
- The first car phones (A-Netz) · Deutsche Bundespost
- East Germany's W 58 phone · Deutsche Post (DDR) / VEB Fernmeldewerk Nordhausen
Fashion
- The Halbstarke look · Rebel youth
- Jeans, the 'Texashose' · Youth protest
- Leather shorts in the north · Lederhose
Sports
- East Germany: ASK Vorwärts Berlin are DDR champions · DDR-Oberliga 1958 (East Germany)
- East Germany: Täve Schur is world cycling champion · UCI Road World Championships, amateur road race
- FC Schalke 04 are German champions · German championship final 1958 (1958-05-18)
- West Germany finish fourth at the World Cup · 1958 FIFA World Cup, match for third place (1958-06-28)
Popular baby names
- Sabine · Girls
- Thomas · Boys
- Michael · Boys
- Petra · Girls
- Gabriele · Girls
- Andreas · Boys
In the news
- Federal Cartel Office starts work (1958-01-02)
- Munich air disaster (1958-02-06)
- First open-heart surgery with a heart-lung machine (1958-02-19)
- First kidnapping in West Germany (1958-04-15)
- Ulm Einsatzgruppen trial begins (1958-04-28)
- GDR abolishes food ration cards (1958-05-28)
- Wives may work without husband's consent (1958-07-01)
- East German airline Interflug founded (1958-09-08)
1958: the Year of the Earth Dog
People born from about 4 February 1958 to 3 February 1959 share the Dog as their year animal, with the Earth element: loyalty and fairness with steadiness and care. Those born earlier in January belong to the Fire Rooster year.
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Frequently asked questions
What was Germany like in 1958?
Here is what Germany was like in 1958. In cinemas, people watched “The Bridge on the River Kwai”. In the news: Federal Cartel Office starts work. 1958 was also the Year of the Earth Dog, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 1958.
What animal year was 1958?
1958 was the Year of the Earth Dog, from about 4 February 1958 to 3 February 1959. People born in January 1958 belong to the Fire Rooster year.
What were popular baby names in Germany in 1958?
Popular names included Sabine, Thomas, Michael, and Petra.
How old is someone born in 1958?
Someone born in 1958 turns 68 in 2026.
How can I see the exact day I was born?
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Last updated October 27, 2026