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1958 was a common year of the Gregorian calendar, the 1958th year of the Common Era (CE), the 58th year of the 20th century, and the 9th year of the 1950s decade. 1958 corresponds to the years 114–115 of the Bahá'í Era (BE) according to the Badi calendar.

Events[edit]
- South East Asia Bahá’í Literature Distributing Committee is established in Singapore.
- Baha'u'llah and the New Era was translated into Vietnamese, and 3,000 copies of the book were printed.
- Dempsey and Adrienne Morgan arrive in Saigon.
- Shirin Fozdar visits Saigon for the second time, offering a public talk about the Bahá'í Faith.[1][2]
- November 21 - 28: The Second Conclave of the Hands of the Cause is held in the Holy Land.[3]
Firsts[edit]
- First National Teaching Committee for Malaya and Singapore is formed.
- First Regional Summer School for South East Asia takes place in Singapore.
- October 5: First Bahá’í wedding in Malaya takes place.
- Hands of the Cause of God Abu'l-Qásim Faizi and Agnes Alexander visit Malaya for the first time.
Conferences[edit]
Intercontinental Conferences for Mid-Point of Ten Year Crusade[edit]
- January 23 - 28: Intercontinental Conference held in Kampala, Uganda.
- March 21 - 24: Intercontinental Conference held in Sydney, Australia.
- May 2 - 4: Intercontinental Conference held in Wilmette, Illinois.
- July 25 - 29: Intercontinental Conference held in Frankfurt, Germany.
- September 27 - 29: Intercontinental Conference held in Singapore.
Establishments[edit]
National Spiritual Assemblies[edit]
Local Spiritual Assemblies[edit]
Africa[edit]
- Montpellier, Algeria.[4]
- Tinto, British Cameroons.[5]
- Monrovia, Liberia.[6]
- Riche-en-Eau, Mauritius.[7]
- Stanley, Mauritius.[8]
- Kenitra, Morocco.
- Meknes, Morocco.
- Salé, Morocco.[9]
- Chibuluma, Northern Rhodesia.[10]
- Chingola, Northern Rhodesia.[11]
- Lilongwe, Nyasaland.[12]
- Dube-Mofolo, South Africa.[13]
- Kwa Mashu, South Africa.[14]
- Potchefstroom, South Africa.[15]
- Bulawayo, Southern Rhodesia.[16]
- Moroto, Karamoja, Uganda.[17]
Americas[edit]
- Forest, Ontario, Canada.[18]
- Vilakollo, Bolivia.[19]
- Belize City, British Honduras.[20]
- Fair Oaks Judicial District, California, USA.[21]
- Fresno Judicial District, California, USA.[22]
- Lincoln, Nebraska, USA.[23]
- Logan, Utah, USA.[24]
- Salem, Oregon, USA.[25]
Asia[edit]
- Toungoo, Burma.[26]
- Diu Island, India.[27]
- Bangli, Bali, Indonesia.[28]
- Kebun Waru, Pekalongan, Central Java, Indonesia.[29]
- Makassar, Sulawesi, Indonesia.[30]
- Singli, Sumatra, Indonesia.
- Akashi, Japan.
- Itami, Japan.[31]
- Vientiane, Laos.[32]
- Macao.[33]
- Jasin, Malaya.
- Penang, Malaya.[34]
- Kanowit, Kuching, Sarawak.
- Taipei, Taiwan.[35]
- Đông Bàn, Điện Bàn district, Quang Nam province, Vietnam.
- Hoà Thái, Hoà Vang district, Vietnam.
- Kỳ Châu, Điện Bàn district, Quang Nam province, Vietnam.
- Kỳ Ngọc, Điện Bàn district, Quang Nam province, Vietnam.
- Phuoc Long, Gia Định province, Vietnam.
- Phu Tho, Quang Nam Province, Vietnam.
- Quang Ngai, Quang Ngai Province, Vietnam.
- Sơn Thắng, Quế Sơn district, Quang Nam province, Vietnam.
- Son Tinh county, Quang Ngai province, Vietnam.
- Tourane (now Da Nang), Vietnam.
Australasia[edit]
- Betio, Tarawa, Gilbert Islands.[36]
- Madina, Papua New Guinea.[37]
- Dili, Portuguese Timor.[38]
- Nuku'alofa, Tonga.[39]
Europe[edit]
Buildings[edit]
- Bahá'í Centre in Tourane, Quang Ngai, Trung Giang and Phuoc Long, Vietnam.[43]
- Primary schools in Trung Giang and Phuoc Long, Vietnam.[43]
Deaths[edit]
- April 5: Cyrus Samandarí, pioneer to Somalia.[44]
Publications[edit]
Books[edit]
- The Creative Plan of God: Comprehensive Study Outline for Teaching Children compiled by National Baha'i Child Education Committee.[45]
- Shoghi Effendi, an Appreciation by Marcus Bach.[46]
- Great Themes of Life by Eric Bowes.[47]
- The Destiny of America by Stanwood Cobb.[48]
- The New Garden by Hushmand Fatheazam.[49]
References[edit]
- Manisegaran, A. (2003). Jewel Among Nations - An account of the early days of the Bahá’í Faith in West Malaysia. Malaysia: Splendour Publications. ISBN 983-51419-0-9.
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- ↑ Saigon Moi, 1958-8-4. "Ba Shirin Fozdar uy vien uy ban chap hanh hoi phu nu A chau toi Saigon"
- ↑ Cach Mang Quoc Gia, 1958-7-31; Tu Do, 1958-7-31; Ngon-Luan, 1958-7-31
- ↑ Rabbani, Ruhiyyih (Ed.) (1992). The Ministry of the Custodians 1957-1963. Bahá’í World Centre. ISBN 0-85398-350-X., p 108
- ↑ Bahá'í World: In Memoriam, 1992-1997, p 193
- ↑ Baha'i News (1958). National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of the United States. No 333, Pg(s) 7. View as PDF.
- ↑ Redman, E. The Knights of Bahá’u’lláh, George Ronald Press, London. pp 82
- ↑ Johnson, E. & Johnson, L. (2003). Heroes and heroines of the ten-year crusade in Southern Africa. Worcester: Baha'i Publishing Trust, p 70
- ↑ Johnson, E. & Johnson, L. (2003). Heroes and heroines of the ten-year crusade in Southern Africa. Worcester: Baha'i Publishing Trust, p 90
- ↑ The Bahá’í World, An International Record. (1974). Bahá’í World Centre. Haifa. Volume 14 (1963-1968), Pg(s) 375. View as PDF.
- ↑ Johnson, E. & Johnson, L. (2003). Heroes and heroines of the ten-year crusade in Southern Africa. Worcester: Baha'i Publishing Trust, p 120
- ↑ Johnson, E. & Johnson, L. (2003). Heroes and heroines of the ten-year crusade in Southern Africa. Worcester: Baha'i Publishing Trust, p 120
- ↑ Johnson, E. & Johnson, L. (2003). Heroes and heroines of the ten-year crusade in Southern Africa. Worcester: Baha'i Publishing Trust, p 144
- ↑ Johnson, E. & Johnson, L. (2003). Heroes and heroines of the ten-year crusade in Southern Africa. Worcester: Baha'i Publishing Trust, p 180
- ↑ Johnson, E. & Johnson, L. (2003). Heroes and heroines of the ten-year crusade in Southern Africa. Worcester: Baha'i Publishing Trust, p 340
- ↑ Johnson, E. & Johnson, L. (2003). Heroes and heroines of the ten-year crusade in Southern Africa. Worcester: Baha'i Publishing Trust, p 180
- ↑ The Bahá’í World, An International Record. (1998). Bahá’í World Centre. Haifa. Volume 20 (1986-1992), Pg(s) 805. View as PDF.
- ↑ Baha'i News (1960). National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of the United States. No 356, Pg(s) 8. View as PDF.
- ↑ Baha'i News, no. 331, p 9
- ↑ Baha'i News (1959). National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of the United States. No 340, Pg(s) 2. View as PDF.
- ↑ Baha'i News (1958). National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of the United States. No 330, Pg(s) 12. View as PDF.
- ↑ Baha'i News (1958). National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of the United States. No 334, Pg(s) 12. View as PDF.
- ↑ Baha'i News No 331 p 8
- ↑ Baha'i News (1958). National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of the United States. No 333, Pg(s) 12. View as PDF.
- ↑ Baha'i News (1958). National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of the United States. No 334, Pg(s) 15. View as PDF.
- ↑ Bahá'í News, no. 328, p 11
- ↑ Baha'i News (1958). National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of the United States. No 330, Pg(s) 12. View as PDF.
- ↑ Redman, E. The Knights of Bahá’u’lláh, George Ronald Press, London. pp 145
- ↑ Baha'i News (1958). National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of the United States. No 330, Pg(s) 12. View as PDF.
- ↑ Baha'i News (1959). National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of the United States. No 337, Pg(s) 10. View as PDF.
- ↑ Baha'i News (1958). National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of the United States. No 330, Pg(s) 12. View as PDF.
- ↑ Baha'i News (1958). National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of the United States. No 334, Pg(s) 14. View as PDF.
- ↑ Baha'i News (1960). National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of the United States. No 353, Pg(s) 8. View as PDF.
- ↑ Redman, E. The Knights of Bahá’u’lláh, George Ronald Press, London. pp 171
- ↑ Baha'i News (1959). National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of the United States. No 344, Pg(s) 13. View as PDF.
- ↑ Baha'i News (1958). National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of the United States. No 332, Pg(s) 12. View as PDF.
- ↑ Baha'i News (1959). National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of the United States. No 345, Pg(s) 11. View as PDF.
- ↑ https://news.bahai.org/story/312/
- ↑ Baha'i News (1959). National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of the United States. No 339, Pg(s) 8. View as PDF.
- ↑ https://bahai-library.com/tags/Tonga
- ↑ Baha'i News, No. 331 p 11
- ↑ Baha'i News (1959). National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of the United States. No 338, Pg(s) 11. View as PDF.
- ↑ Baha'i News (1958). National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of the United States. No 330, Pg(s) 12. View as PDF.
- ↑ 43.0 43.1 Baha'i Community of Vietnam 2004, p. 12-13.
- ↑ The Bahá’í World, An International Record. (1970). Bahá’í World Centre. Haifa. Volume 13 (1954-1963), Pg(s) 926. View as PDF.
- ↑ Collins, W. P. (1990). Bibliography of English-Language Works on the Babi and Bahá'í Faiths 1844-1985. Oxford, UK: George Ronald. ISBN 0-85398-315-1., p 72
- ↑ Collins, W. P. (1990). Bibliography of English-Language Works on the Babi and Bahá'í Faiths 1844-1985. Oxford, UK: George Ronald. ISBN 0-85398-315-1., p 45
- ↑ Collins, W. P. (1990). Bibliography of English-Language Works on the Babi and Bahá'í Faiths 1844-1985. Oxford, UK: George Ronald. ISBN 0-85398-315-1., p 64
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- ↑ Collins, W. P. (1990). Bibliography of English-Language Works on the Babi and Bahá'í Faiths 1844-1985. Oxford, UK: George Ronald. ISBN 0-85398-315-1., p 79