Barbie Doll Debuts at New York Toy Fair, March 9, 1959
Date: March 9, 1959
Date: March 9, 1959
Jack Kilby of Texas Instruments files the first patent for an integrated circuit. Date: February 6, 1959 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on February 6 π Events on this day in 1959 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1959US Recognizes Fidel Castroβs Cuban Government, January 7, 1959UK Grants Cyprus Independence…
National Airlines Flight 967 explodes in mid-air over the Gulf of Mexico, killing all 42 aboard. Date: November 16, 1959 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on November 16 π Events on this day in 1959 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1959Vega de Tera Dam Failure Floods Ribadelago, Kills 144…
The first successful photocopier, the Xerox 914, is introduced in a demonstration on live television from New York City. Date: September 16, 1959 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on September 16 π Events on this day in 1959 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1959First Melodifestivalen Held at Cirkus, Stockholm,…
Cuban Revolution: Fulgencio Batista, dictator of Cuba, is overthrown by Fidel Castro's forces. Date: January 1, 1959 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on January 1 π Events on this day in 1959 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1959Jack Kilby Files First Integrated Circuit Patent February 6, 1959Luna 1 Launches:…
Piedmont Airlines Flight 349 crashes on approach to CharlottesvilleβAlbemarle Airport in Albemarle County, Virginia, killing 26 of the 27 on board. Date: October 30, 1959 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on October 30 π Events on this day in 1959 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1959Turkish Airlines Vickers Viscount…
The USSΒ George Washington is launched. It is the first nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine. Date: June 9, 1959 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on June 9 π Events on this day in 1959 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1959S. W. R. D. Bandaranaike Assassinated by Buddhist Monk, September 25, 1959Cuba…