Date: September 26, 1959
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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 1959Charles de Gaulle Proclaimed First President of French Fifth…
The Saint Lawrence Seaway, linking the North American Great Lakes and the Atlantic Ocean, officially opens to shipping. Date: April 25, 1959 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on April 25 π Events on this day in 1959 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1959Sultanate of Muscat Ends Jebel Akhdar War…
The United Kingdom grants Cyprus independence, which is formally proclaimed on August 16, 1960. Date: February 19, 1959 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on February 19 π Events on this day in 1959 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1959Pumpsie Green Integrates Boston Red Sox, First African-American Player, July 21,…
Disneyland Monorail System, the first daily operating monorail system in the Western Hemisphere, opens to the public in Anaheim, California. Date: June 14, 1959 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on June 14 π Events on this day in 1959 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1959Barbie Doll Debuts at New…
Four members of the Clutter family are murdered near Holcomb, Kansas, by Perry Smith and Richard Hickock, a crime later detailed by Truman Capote in his 1966 non-fiction novel In Cold Blood. Date: November 15, 1959 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on November 15 π Events on this day in 1959 π …
The 41-acre (17Β ha) Chain Island is listed for sale by the California State Lands Commission, with a minimum bid of $5,226. Date: January 26, 1959 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on January 26 π Events on this day in 1959 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1959Singaporeβs First Government Sworn…