1959⚡ Event
Cuban Revolution succeeds
Fidel Castro's forces overthrow the Batista regime in Cuba, beginning a new era of communist rule in the Western Hemisphere.
politicswarmilitary
What Happened in 1959?
Explore 9 historical moments from 1959 — 9 events, 0 birthdays, and 0 notable deaths.
Events in 1959(9)
1959⚡ Event
Barbie doll debuts
The popular fashion doll Barbie debuted at the American International Toy Fair in New York City.
entertainment
1959⚡ Event
COBOL Development Discussion
A team of computer scientists met to discuss the creation of a common business-oriented programming language, which became COBOL.
technologyeconomics
1959⚡ Event
Miles Davis Releases 'Kind of Blue'
American musician Miles Davis released 'Kind of Blue'. It became one of the best-selling and most critically acclaimed jazz recordings of all time.
musicartsentertainment
1959⚡ Event
Guggenheim Museum Opens
The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, opened in New York City.
arts
1959⚡ Event
Jacques Plante Wears Face Mask
After being struck by a puck, Jacques Plante wore a face mask for the remainder of the game, leading to its mandatory use for goaltenders.
sportstechnology
1959⚡ Event
Attack on Dominique Mbonyumutwa
Dominique Mbonyumutwa, a Hutu sub-chief, was attacked by Tutsi activists, an event that precipitated the Rwandan Revolution.
politicswar
1959⚡ Event
Holcomb, Kansas murders
Two men murdered a family in Holcomb, Kansas; the events became the subject of Truman Capote's non-fiction novel In Cold Blood, a pioneering work of the true crime genre.
literaturelaw
1959⚡ Event
Richard Feynman's Nanotechnology Speech
American physicist Richard Feynman gave a speech entitled "There's Plenty of Room at the Bottom" at Caltech. The speech is considered a precursor to the field of nanotechnology.
sciencetechnology
Born in 1959(0)
No births recorded for 1959.
Deaths in 1959(0)
No deaths recorded for 1959.
Dates in 1959
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 1959?
- 1959 saw 9 notable historical moments, including 9 events, 0 famous birthdays, and 0 notable deaths.
- What were the biggest events of 1959?
- Key events of 1959 include: Cuban Revolution succeeds, Barbie doll debuts, COBOL Development Discussion.
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