1958 in Cape Verde

Incumbents

• Colonial governor:
• *António Augusto Peixoto Correia
• *Silvino Silvério Marques

Events

• Cabo Verde Airlines established
• A significant drought occurred on the islands14 June - The colony celebrated the centennial of Praia being given city status; celebrations include the dedication of a statue of Diogo Gomes, proclaiming him the discoverer of the islands.

Births

• Cristina Fontes Lima, politician