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1959 Historical Event(s)
January 7, 1959
– The United States recognizes the new Cuban government of Fidel Castro.
February 8, 1959
– New Year’s Day in Chinese calendar. Start of the year of the Earth Pig in Chinese astrology.
February 19, 1959
– The United Kingdom grants Cyprus independence, which is then formally proclaimed on August 16, 1960.
March 28, 1959
– The State Council of the People’s Republic of China dissolves the Government of Tibet.
April 8, 1959
– The Organization of American States drafts an agreement to create the Inter-American Development Bank.
June 23, 1959
– A fire in a resort hotel in Stalheim (Norway) kills 34 people.
June 26, 1959
– The Saint Lawrence Seaway opens, opening North America’s Great Lakes to ocean-going ships.
August 11, 1959
– Sheremetyevo International Airport, the second-largest airport in Russia, opens.
September 19, 1959
– Nikita Khrushchev is barred from visiting Disneyland due to security concerns.
November 1, 1959
– Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jacques Plante wears a protective mask for the first time in an NHL game.
Who Were Born On 1959?
January 12, 1959
– Per Gessle, Swedish songwriter and musician (Roxette)
January 15, 1959
– Sister Carol, Jamaican reggae singer
January 22, 1959
– Linda Blair, American actress
March 22, 1959
– Avraham Fried, American entertainer
April 15, 1959
– Fruit Chan, Hong Kong film director
June 27, 1959
– Lorrie Morgan, American country music singer
July 29, 1959
– Dave LaPoint, American baseball player
August 13, 1959
– Bruce French, England cricketer
August 16, 1959
– Laura Innes, American actress
December 8, 1959
– Stephen Jefferies, South African cricketer