Date: August 21, 1959
Bonanza, the first regularly scheduled TV program presented in color, is launched in the United States. Date: September 12, 1959 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on September 12 π Events on this day in 1959 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1959Quake Lake Formed by 7.2 Hebgen Lake Earthquake, August…
First United States Congress elections in Hawaii as a state of the Union. Date: July 29, 1959 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on July 29 π Events on this day in 1959 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1959Cuban Revolution: Batista Overthrown by Fidel Castro Forces, January 1, 1959Tritons’ Fountain…
The Federation of Arab Emirates of the South is created as a protectorate of the United Kingdom. Date: February 11, 1959 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on February 11 π Events on this day in 1959 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1959Jack Kilby Files First Integrated Circuit Patent February…
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 β π Other events on March 25 π Events on this day in 1959 π …
A team of computer manufacturers, users, and university people led by Grace Hopper meets to discuss the creation of a new programming language that would be called COBOL. Date: April 8, 1959 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on April 8 π Events on this day in 1959 π On This Day (Today)…
Lee Petty wins the first Daytona 500. Date: February 22, 1959 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on February 22 π Events on this day in 1959 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1959Auckland Harbour Bridge Opens in New Zealand, May 30, 1959MS Hans Hedtoft Sinks After Iceberg Collision, 95 Dead…