Date: September 26, 1959
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Charles de Gaulle is proclaimed as the first President of the French Fifth Republic. Date: January 8, 1959 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on January 8 π Events on this day in 1959 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1959Sheremetyevo International Airport Opens August 11, 1959Tritons’ Fountain in Valletta, Malta…
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 1959Sultanate of Muscat Occupies…
The United States recognizes the new Cuban government of Fidel Castro. Date: January 7, 1959 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on January 7 π Events on this day in 1959 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1959Charles de Gaulle Declares Europe βFrom Atlantic to Uralsβ – November 23, 1959NASA Announces…
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 1959Charles de Gaulle…
S. W. R. D. Bandaranaike, Prime Minister of Ceylon, is mortally shot by a Buddhist monk, Talduwe Somarama, and dies the next day. Date: September 25, 1959 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on September 25 π Events on this day in 1959 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1959First Melodifestivalen…
Archbishop Makarios III becomes the first President of Cyprus. Date: December 13, 1959 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on December 13 π Events on this day in 1959 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1959First Melodifestivalen Held in Stockholm, Sweden – January 29, 195914th Dalai Lama Enters India, Granted Political…