Date: February 3, 1959
United States President Dwight D. Eisenhower signs an executive order proclaiming Hawaii the 50th state of the union. Hawaii's admission is currently commemorated by Hawaii Admission Day. Date: August 21, 1959 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 21 📅 Events on this day in 1959 📅 On This Day (Today) More…
In New York City, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum opens to the public. Date: October 21, 1959 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on October 21 📅 Events on this day in 1959 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1959Tritons’ Fountain First Activated in Valletta, Malta, May 16, 1959Grace Hopper Team…
The Hawaii Admission Act is signed into law. Date: March 18, 1959 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 18 📅 Events on this day in 1959 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1959Cuba First Agrarian Reform Law Signed by Fidel Castro, May 17, 1959Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, Big Bopper…
Project Mercury: NASA announces the selection of the United States' first seven astronauts, whom the news media quickly dub the "Mercury Seven". Date: April 9, 1959 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 9 📅 Events on this day in 1959 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1959International Yard and…
The 14th Dalai Lama crosses the border into India and is granted political asylum. Date: March 31, 1959 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 31 📅 Events on this day in 1959 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1959International Yard and Pound Values Adopted by US and Commonwealth July…
The United States recognizes the new Cuban government of Fidel Castro. Date: January 7, 1959 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 7 📅 Events on this day in 1959 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1959Jack Kilby Files First Integrated Circuit Patent February 6, 1959PIDE Fires on Striking Workers…