Bernard Genghini

French footballer (born 1958)

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Born: January 18, 1958
Age in 2026: 68
Zodiac sign: Capricorn
Birth year: 1958

About Bernard Genghini

Bernard Francis Genghini (born 18 January 1958) is a French former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. == International career == Genghini earned twenty-eight caps and scored six goals for the France national team. He played in three major international tournaments: the 1982 World Cup where he scored free kicks against Kuwait and Austria (fourth place), 1984 European Championships (champions, playing as a substitute in the final), and the 1986 World Cup (third place). == Honours == Monaco Ligue 1 runner-up: 1983-84 Coupe de France: 1984–85 Trophée des Champions: 1985 France UEFA European Championship: 1984 == Personal life == Genghini is of Italian descent and is the father of Benjamin Genghini, who is also a footballer.

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Career and life highlights

Born: January 18, 1958

The world when Bernard Genghini was born

Bernard Genghini was born in 1958. The year snapshot below places that birthday in its cultural and historical setting: the music and films people were following, the headlines shaping public life, and the everyday prices families encountered.

Culture in 1958

#1 song"Nel Blu Dipinto di Blu (Volare)" – Domenico Modugno
Top movieGigi
Top TV showGunsmoke
Best-selling bookDoctor Zhivago – Boris Pasternak

Headlines and milestones

Major sports momentNFL Championship "Greatest Game Ever Played" — Colts vs Giants
Top headlineNASA created as the United States enters the Space Race
Technology milestoneNASA founded
Defining fadHula Hoops — 25 million sold in 4 months
Notable inventionHula Hoop
World population2.93 billion

United States snapshot

U.S. leaderDwight D. Eisenhower
Sports championNew York Yankees (World Series)
Also wonSt. Louis Hawks (NBA)
U.S. population174.1M

1958 versus 2026

These figures put everyday life in Bernard Genghini's birth year beside the site's latest United States snapshot.

Measure	1958	2026
Gas	$0.31	$3.45/gal
Average home	$12,750	$435,000
Average income	$6,600	$67,500
Minimum wage	$1.00	$7.25/hr (federal)
Movie ticket	$0.68	$11.95
Postage stamp	$0.04	$0.73
Population	174.1M	341 million

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