Historical Events In 1959
Wednesday, 06 July 2022
Feb 07 Castro proclaims new Cuban constitution on this day in history.
Feb 07 On this day in history cessna lands in Las Vegas after 65 d without landing (refuels in air)
Feb 07 On this day in history daniel F Malan, premier of South Africa (1948-54), dies at 84
Feb 08 On this day in history william J "Wild Bill" Donovan, Office Strategic Services, dies at 76
Feb 09 In the year 1959 coasters's "Charlie Brown" peaks at #2
Feb 10 Dutch Princess Wilhelmina publishes "Lonely, but not alone" on this day in history.
Feb 10 In the year 1959 tornado in St Louis kills 19 & injures 265
Feb 11 On this day in history vinoo Mankad ends his final Test Cricket (v West Indies at Delhi)
Feb 13 Barbie doll goes on sale on this day in history.
Feb 13 Miro Cardon, premier of Cuba, resigns in the year 1959.
Feb 13 William L Axt, composer, dies at 70 in the year 1959.
Feb 14 In the year 1959 $3.6 million heroin seizure in New York NY
Feb 15 On this day in history antonio Segni forms Italian government
Feb 15 Owen W Richardson, English physicist (Nobel 1928), dies at 69 in the year 1959.
Feb 16 On this day in history fidel Castro becomes premier of Cuba after overthrowing Batista.
Feb 16 Fidel Castro becomes the President of Cuba, overthrowing Fulgenico Batista on this day in history.
Feb 17 Kathryn Adams, actress (Meet the Chump, 5th Avenue Girl), dies in the year 1959.
Feb 18 On this day in history alfred Alessandrescu, composer, dies at 65
Feb 18 The birth of Greta Scacchi, American actress in the year 1959.
Feb 19 On this day in history britain, Turkey & Greece sign agreement granting Cyprus independence
Feb 19 In the year 1959 britain, Turkey &Greece sign agreement granting Cyprus independence
Feb 19 Gabon adopts its constitution on this day in history.
Feb 19 On this day in history uSAF rocket-powered rail sled attains Mach 4.1 (4970 kph), New Mexico
Feb 20 In the year 1959 ray McDonald, dancer, dies of barbituate overdose at 38
Feb 22 On this day in history helen Parrish, actress (Hour Glass), dies of cancer at 36
Feb 23 On this day in history betsy Rawls wins LPGA Lake Worth Golf Open
Feb 23 KVIE TV channel 6 in Sacramento-Stockton CA (PBS) begins broadcasting on this day in history.
Feb 26 Lou Costello, actor (Abbott & Costello), dies at 52 in the year 1959.
Feb 27 Chicago Cards trade running back Ollie Matson to LA Rams for 9 players on this day in history.
Feb 28 "Goldilocks" closes at Lunt Fontanne Theater NYC after 161 performances on this day in history.
Feb 28 Ice Dance Championship at Colorado Springs USA won by Denny & Jones of Great Britain in the year 1959.
Feb 28 Ice Pairs Championship at Colorado Springs won by Wagner & Paul of CAN on this day in history.
Feb 28 Ladies Figure Skating Championship in Colorado Springs won by Carol Heiss USA in the year 1959.
Feb 28 Launch of Discoverer 1 (WTR)-1st polar orbit on this day in history.
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