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Born in 1958: France

This was France in 1958. Add your birthday to see your exact day.

What was France like in 1958?

Here is what France was like in 1958. In cinemas, people watched “The Ten Commandments”. In the news: Yves Saint Laurent's first Dior collection. 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 Ten Commandments · Cecil B. DeMille
  • Les Misérables · Jean-Paul Le Chanois
  • Sissi – Fateful Years of an Empress · Ernst Marischka

On TV

  • 36 chandelles · RTF · variety show
  • Lectures pour tous · RTF / ORTF · books show
  • La Piste aux étoiles (circus show) · RTF / ORTF · circus
  • La caméra explore le temps · RTF / ORTF · history drama

Cartoons

  • The Adventures of Tintin (first TV films) · Belvision · RTF

Cars

  • Renault Dauphine · Renault
  • Citroën 2CV · Citroën
  • Citroën DS · Citroën

Snacks and ice creams

  • Roc-Dou · Seashell sweets
  • Malabar · Kréma

Phones and gadgets

  • "Le 22 à Asnières" · Fernand Raynaud
  • The U43 phone · PTT (Ericsson design)
  • Half a million TV sets · RTF

Fashion

  • The Breton striped top · Marinière
  • Pierre Cardin · Fashion for more people
  • Ready-to-wear arrives · Prêt-à-porter

Sports

  • Nice are French champions · French football championship 1958–59 (Division 1)
  • Reims win the French Cup · French Cup final 1958 (1958-05-18)
  • France finish third at the World Cup · 1958 FIFA World Cup, Sweden (1958-06-28)

Popular baby names

  • Marie · Girls
  • Philippe · Boys
  • Jean · Boys
  • Brigitte · Girls
  • Martine · Girls
  • Patrick · Boys

In the news

  • Yves Saint Laurent's first Dior collection (1958-01-30)
  • Bombing of Sakiet Sidi Youssef (1958-02-08)
  • Radio's 'Jeu des 1 000 francs' begins (1958-04-16)
  • Mon Oncle opens (1958-05-10)
  • May 1958 crisis in Algiers (1958-05-13)
  • De Gaulle returns to power (1958-06-01)
  • 'I have understood you!' (1958-06-04)
  • France third at the World Cup (1958-06-28)

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 France like in 1958?

Here is what France was like in 1958. In cinemas, people watched “The Ten Commandments”. In the news: Yves Saint Laurent's first Dior collection. 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 France in 1958?

Popular names included Marie, Philippe, Jean, and Brigitte.

How old is someone born in 1958?

Someone born in 1958 turns 68 in 2026.

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Last updated October 27, 2026