Date: August 21, 1959
Nine experienced ski hikers in the northern Ural Mountains in the Soviet Union die under mysterious circumstances. Date: February 2, 1959 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on February 2 ๐ Events on this day in 1959 ๐ On This Day (Today) More events from 1959Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, Big Bopper Die in…
Chain Island is sold by the State of California to Russell Gallaway III, a Sacramento businessman who plans to use it as a "hunting and fishing retreat", for $5,258.20 ($58,072 in 2025). Date: March 25, 1959 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on March 25 ๐ Events on this day in 1959 ๐ …
The Auckland Harbour Bridge, crossing the Waitemata Harbour in Auckland, New Zealand, is officially opened by Governor-General Charles Lyttelton, 10th Viscount Cobham. Date: May 30, 1959 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on May 30 ๐ Events on this day in 1959 ๐ On This Day (Today) More events from 1959Typhoon Vera Kills…
The first Melodifestivalen is held at Cirkus in Stockholm, Sweden. Date: January 29, 1959 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on January 29 ๐ Events on this day in 1959 ๐ On This Day (Today) More events from 1959International Yard and Pound Values Adopted by US and Commonwealth July 1, 1959Jack Kilby Files…
The first government of Singapore is sworn in. Date: June 5, 1959 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on June 5 ๐ Events on this day in 1959 ๐ On This Day (Today) More events from 1959Charles de Gaulle Proclaimed First President of French Fifth Republic, January 8, 1959PIDE Fires on Striking Workers…
Lee Petty wins the first Daytona 500. Date: February 22, 1959 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on February 22 ๐ Events on this day in 1959 ๐ On This Day (Today) More events from 1959Continental League Announced as Baseballโs Third Major League, July 27, 1959Bonanza Launches as First Regular Color TV Program…