Date: February 9, 1959
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In Cuba, the First Agrarian Reform Law β a cornerstone of the Cuban Revolution β is signed by Fidel Castro, aiming to eliminate large foreign-owned estates and redistribute land to over 100,000 peasants. Date: May 17, 1959 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on May 17 π Events on this day in 1959…
MSΒ Hans Hedtoft, specifically designed to operate in icebound seas, strikes an iceberg on her maiden voyage and sinks, killing all 95 aboard. Date: January 30, 1959 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on January 30 π Events on this day in 1959 π On This Day (Today) More events from 19591st Annual Grammy…
A parcel bomb sent by NgΓ΄ ΔΓ¬nh Nhu, younger brother and chief adviser of South Vietnamese President NgΓ΄ ΔΓ¬nh Diα»m, fails to kill King Norodom Sihanouk of Cambodia. Date: August 31, 1959 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on August 31 π Events on this day in 1959 π On This Day (Today)…
Venus occults the star Regulus. This rare event is used to determine the diameter of Venus and the structure of the Venusian atmosphere. Date: July 7, 1959 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on July 7 π Events on this day in 1959 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1959Hawaii Admission…
The Barbie doll makes its debut at the American International Toy Fair in New York. Date: March 9, 1959 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on March 9 π Events on this day in 1959 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1959China Dissolves Tibet Government, March 28, 1959Lockheed L-188 Electra Crashes…
Discoverer 1, an American spy satellite that is the first object intended to achieve a polar orbit, is launched but fails to achieve orbit. Date: February 28, 1959 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on February 28 π Events on this day in 1959 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1959Luna…