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1958 in Cape Verde

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The following lists events that happened during 1958 in Cape Verde.

The statue of Diogo Gomes in Praia was dedicated in 1958

Incumbents

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Events

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  • Cabo Verde Airlines (formally known as TACV: Transportes Aéreos de Cabo Verde) established[1]
  • A significant drought occurred on the islands[2]
  • 14 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.[3]

Births

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References

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  1. ↑ "About Cabo Verde Airlines". www.caboverdeairlines.com. Retrieved 18 November 2025.
  2. ↑ "History of Cape Verde". Cape Verdean Museum. Retrieved 18 November 2025.
  3. ↑ Barros, Víctor (May 2024). "Colonial Monuments, Portuguese Commemorations and the Writing of the History of the Colony of Cabo Verde". Contemporary European History. 33 (2): 705–724. doi:10.1017/S0960777322000807.