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The year 1959 (MCMLIX) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. The pages listed below contain information about trends and events in particular centuries and millennia. The 19th century of the Common Era began on January 1, 1801 and ended on December 31, 1900, according to the Gregorian calendar The twentieth century of the Common Era began on The 21st century is the current century of the Christian Era or Common Era in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. See also List of centuries, History This is a list of Decades in history including links to corresponding articles with more information about them The 1920s is sometimes referred to as the " Jazz Age " or the " Roaring Twenties " when speaking about the United States and Canada The 1930s were described as an abrupt shift to more radical and conservative lifestyles as countries were struggling to find a solution to the Great Depression. The 1940s decade ran from 1940 to 1949 Events and trends The 1940s was a period between the radical 1930s and the conservative 1950s which also leads the period to be The 1950s Decade refers to the years of 1950 to 1959 inclusive The 1960s decade refers to the years from the beginning of 1960 to the end of 1969 This article is about the Decade 1970-1979 For the Year 1970 see 1970. The 1980s was the decade spanning from January 1 1980 to December 31 1989. This page indexes the individual Years pages Twenty-first century Year 1956 ( MCMLVI) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1957 ( MCMLVII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1957 Gregorian calendar) Year 1958 ( MCMLVIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1960 ( MCMLX) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1961 ( MCMLXI) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1962 ( MCMLXII) was a Common year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1962 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The year 1959 in Archaeology involved some significant events The year 1959 in architecture involved some significant events List of years in Art Events Andre Breton asks Salvador Dalí, Joan Miró, Enrique Tábara, and Eugenio Granell to represent This is a list of Aviation -related events from 1959: Events Unknown The Canadian Golden Hawks aerobatic team The year 1959 in film involved some significant events Events The Three Stooges make their 180th and last short film The year 1959 in literature involved some significant events and new books Events In the United States "Those serious new Bohemians the beatniks, occupied with reading their deliberately undisciplined protesting verse Events 1959 (date unknown Jimi Hendrix buys first Electric guitar: a White Single pickup Supro Ozark 1560 S. See also 1958 in country music, 1959 in music, other events of 1959, 1960 in country music and the List of years in Country Music Events January events January 4 - Passenger service resumes on the Strasburg Rail Road for tourists The year 1959 in radio involved some significant events Events Debuts Closings January 2 - CBS ends The year 1959 in Science and Technology involved some significant events listed below Launches This is a list of Spaceflights launched in 1959. Deep Space Rendez-vous in 1959 January 4 — Luna Athletics Marathon August 15 &mdash Enschede Marathon, Netherlands Men's Winner The year 1959 in television involved some significant eventsBelow is a list of Television -related events in 1959. See also 1958 in Australia, other events of 1959, 1960 in Australia and the Timeline of Australian history. See also 1958 in Canada, other events of 1959, 1960 in Canada and the Timeline of Canadian history. See also 1958 in India, other events of 1959, 1960 in India and the Timeline of Indian history. Events January 7 - Dáil Éireann debates a motion that Éamon de Valera 's position as controlling director of the Irish Press Incumbents Federal level Yang di-Pertuan Agong: Tuanku Abdul Rahman of Negeri Sembilan Raja Permaisuri Agong Population Estimated Population as of 31 December 2359700 Increase since 31/12/1958 43700 (1 See also 1958 in Pakistan other events of 1959, 1960 in Pakistan and the Timeline of Pakistani history. See also 1958 in Singapore | Other events of 1959 | 1960 in Singapore | List of years in Singapore ---- Events See also 1958 in South Africa, other events of 1959, 1960 in South Africa and the Timeline of South African history. Incumbents Monarch - HM Queen Elizabeth II Prime Minister - Harold Macmillan, Conservative Party Events See also 1958 in Zimbabwe, other events of 1959, 1960 in Zimbabwe and the Timeline of Zimbabwe history. States With Wide Recognition A - Kingdom of Afghanistan Albania - People's Republic of Albania 1958 state leaders - Events of 1959 - 1960 state leaders - State leaders by year ---- 1958 religious leaders - Events of 1959 - 1960 religious leaders - Religious leaders by year ----- Roman numerals are a Numeral system originating in ancient Rome, adapted from Etruscan numerals. This is the Calendar for any Common year starting on Thursday ( Dominical letter D) The Gregorian calendar is the most widely used Calendar in the world today

Table of contents

Contents 1 Table of contents 2 Events of 1959 2.1 January 2.2 February 2.3 March 2.4 April 2.5 May 2.6 June 2.7 July 2.8 August 2.9 September 2.10 October 2.11 November 2.12 December 2.13 Undated 2.14 Ongoing 3 Births 3.1 January-February 3.2 March-April 3.3 May-June 3.4 July-August 3.5 September-October 3.6 November-December 4 Deaths 4.1 January-March 4.2 April-June 4.3 July - September 4.4 October-December 5 Nobel prizes 6 Academy Awards 7 Notes 8 External links

Events of 1959

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• January 1
  • Cultivars of plants named after this date must be named in a modern language, not in Latin. Events in January Holidays New Year's Day - January 1 Coptic Christmas - January 7 Monday (pron ˈmʌndeɪ ˈmʌndi is a Day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. Tuesday is the third Day of the week between Monday and Wednesday. Wednesday is the fourth Day of the week in most western countries Thursday is the fourth day of the week in most western countries and the fourth day of the week in the Judeo-Christian Calendar, falling between Wednesday Friday (pronunciation ˈfraɪdeɪ ˈfraɪdi is the day of the Week falling between Thursday and Saturday. Saturday is the day of the week between Friday and Sunday. It is either the sixth or seventh Day of the week as discussed below. Sunday is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. In the Jewish law it is the first day of the Hebrew calendar week New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC Events 366 - The Alamanni cross the frozen Rhine River in large numbers invading the Roman Empire. Events 1431 - Joan of Arc is handed over to the Bishop Pierre Cauchon. Events 46 BC - Titus Labienus defeats Julius Caesar in the Battle of Ruspina. Events 1477 - Battle of Nancy: Charles the Bold is killed and Burgundy becomes part of France. Events 1066 - Harold Godwinson is crowned King of England. 1205 - Philip of Swabia becomes King Events 1325 - Alfonso IV becomes King of Portugal. 1558 - France takes Calais, the last continental Events 871 - Battle of Ashdown - Ethelred of Wessex defeats a Danish invasion army Events 475 - Byzantine Emperor Zeno is forced to flee his capital at Constantinople. Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar crosses the Rubicon, signaling the start of civil war. Events 1055 - Theodora is crowned Empress of the Byzantine Empire. Events 475 - Basiliscus becomes Byzantine Emperor, with a coronation ceremony in the Hebdomon palace in Constantinople Events 532 - Nika riots in Constantinople. 888 - Odo Count of Paris becomes King of the Franks Events 1129 - Formal approval of the Order of the Templar at the Council of Troyes. Events 588 BC - Nebuchadrezzar II of Babylon lays siege to Jerusalem under Zedekiah 's reign Events 27 BC - The title Augustus is bestowed upon Gaius Julius Caesar Octavian by the Roman Senate. Events 38 BC - Octavian marries Livia Drusilla. 1287 - King Alfonso III of Aragon invades Minorca Events 350 - Generallus Magnentius deposes Roman Emperor Constans and proclaims himself Emperor Events 1419 - Hundred Years' War: Rouen surrenders to Henry V of England completing his reconquest of Normandy. Events 250 - Emperor Decius begins a widespread persecution of Christians in Rome. Events 1189 - Philip II of France and Richard I of England begin to assemble troops to wage the Third Crusade. Events 565 - Eutychius is deposed as Patriarch of Constantinople by John Scholasticus. Events 393 - Roman Emperor Theodosius I proclaims his nine year old son Honorius co-emperor Events 41 - Gaius Caesar (Caligula, known for his eccentricity and cruel Despotism, is Assassinated by his disgruntled Events 41 - After a night of negotiation Claudius is accepted as Roman Emperor by the Senate Events 1340 - King Edward III of England is declared King of France. Events 98 - Trajan becomes Roman Emperor after the death of Nerva. Events 1077 - Walk to Canossa: The Excommunication of Henry IV Holy Roman Emperor is lifted Events 904 - Sergius III comes out of retirement to take over the papacy from the deposed Antipope Christopher. Events 1648 - Eighty Years' War: The Treaty of Münster is signed ending the conflict between the Netherlands and Spain Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes Events 366 - The Alamanni cross the frozen Rhine River in large numbers invading the Roman Empire. Fidel Alejandro Castro Ruz (born August 13 1926 is a Cuban revolutionary leader who was prime minister of Cuba from December 1959 to December 1976 and then president until New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC A cultivar is a cultivated Plant that has been selected and given a unique name because of its decorative or useful characteristics it is usually distinct from similar Latin ( lingua Latīna, laˈtiːna is an Italic language, historically spoken in Latium and Ancient Rome.
  • Cuba: Fulgencio Batista flees Havana when forces of Fidel Castro advance. The Republic of Cuba (ˈkjuːbə or) consists of the island of Cuba (the largest and second-most populous island of the Greater Antilles) Isla de la General Fulgencio Batista y Zaldívar (fulˈxensjo βaˈtista i salˈdiβar January 16, 1901 &ndash August 6, 1973) was a Cuban Havana ( IPA: aˈβana officially Ciudad de La Habana, is the Capital city, major port and leading Fidel Alejandro Castro Ruz (born August 13 1926 is a Cuban revolutionary leader who was prime minister of Cuba from December 1959 to December 1976 and then president until
• January 2
  • CBS Radio cuts four soap operas: Backstage Wife, Our Gal Sunday, Road of Life, and This is Nora Drake. Events 366 - The Alamanni cross the frozen Rhine River in large numbers invading the Roman Empire. CBS Broadcasting Inc ( CBS) is an American radio and Television network. Backstage Wife is an American Soap opera radio program that details the travails of Mary Noble a girl from a small town in Iowa who came to New York seeking her future The Road of Life ( Russian: Доро́га жи́зни doroga zhizni) was the Ice road Transport route across the frozen Lake Ladoga
  • Castro's troops approach Havana. Havana ( IPA: aˈβana officially Ciudad de La Habana, is the Capital city, major port and leading

• January 3
  • Island of Addu in the Maldives declares independence. Events 1431 - Joan of Arc is handed over to the Bishop Pierre Cauchon. Addu Atoll (local administrative code Seenu) is the southernmost Atoll of the Maldives. The Maldives ( or, or Maldive Islands) officially the Republic of Maldives, is an Island nation consisting of a group of atolls stretching Independence is the Self-government of a Nation, Country, or State by its residents and population or some portion thereof generally exercising
  • Alaska is admitted as the 49th U.S. state. Alaska ( Аляска Alyaska) is a state in the United States of America, in the northwest of the North American continent A US state is any one of the fifty subnational entities of the United States of America that share Sovereignty with the federal government
• January 4
  • In Cuba, rebel troops led by Che Guevara and Camilo Cienfuegos enter the city of Havana. Events 46 BC - Titus Labienus defeats Julius Caesar in the Battle of Ruspina. The Republic of Cuba (ˈkjuːbə or) consists of the island of Cuba (the largest and second-most populous island of the Greater Antilles) Isla de la Ernesto "Che" Guevara (June 14 Following the Cuban revolution,Guevara reviewed Camilo Cienfuegos Gorriarán ( February 6, 1932 – October 28, 1959) was a Cuban Revolutionary born in Lawton Havana Havana ( IPA: aˈβana officially Ciudad de La Habana, is the Capital city, major port and leading
  • In Léopoldville 42 people are killed during food fights between the police and participants of a meeting of the Abako party. Kinshasa (formerly French: Léopoldville, formerly Dutch: Leopoldstad, German: Leopoldstadt) is the Capital ABAKO or Alliance des Bakongo was a cultural and political organization headed by Joseph Kasavabu, which emerged in the late 1950s as vocal opponent of Belgian
• January 6 - Fidel Castro arrives in Havana. Events 1066 - Harold Godwinson is crowned King of England. 1205 - Philip of Swabia becomes King Fidel Alejandro Castro Ruz (born August 13 1926 is a Cuban revolutionary leader who was prime minister of Cuba from December 1959 to December 1976 and then president until
• January 7 - The United States recognizes the new Cuban government of Fidel Castro. Events 1325 - Alfonso IV becomes King of Portugal. 1558 - France takes Calais, the last continental The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The Republic of Cuba (ˈkjuːbə or) consists of the island of Cuba (the largest and second-most populous island of the Greater Antilles) Isla de la Fidel Alejandro Castro Ruz (born August 13 1926 is a Cuban revolutionary leader who was prime minister of Cuba from December 1959 to December 1976 and then president until
• January 8 - Charles De Gaulle inaugurated as the first president of French Fifth Republic. Events 871 - Battle of Ashdown - Ethelred of Wessex defeats a Danish invasion army Charles André Joseph Marie de Gaulle ( ( 22 November 1890 – 9 November 1970) was a French General and statesman who led the Free French See also Government of France The Fifth Republic is the fifth and current republican constitution of France, which was introduced on
• January 12 - The Caves of Nerja were discovered in Spain. Events 475 - Basiliscus becomes Byzantine Emperor, with a coronation ceremony in the Hebdomon palace in Constantinople The Caves of Nerja are a series of caverns close to the town of Nerja in Andalusia. Spain () or the Kingdom of Spain (Reino de España is a country located mostly in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula.

• January 13 - Cuban communists execute 71 supporters of Fulgencio Batista. Events 1431 - Joan of Arc is handed over to the Bishop Pierre Cauchon. Alaska ( Аляска Alyaska) is a state in the United States of America, in the northwest of the North American continent Events 532 - Nika riots in Constantinople. 888 - Odo Count of Paris becomes King of the Franks The Republic of Cuba (ˈkjuːbə or) consists of the island of Cuba (the largest and second-most populous island of the Greater Antilles) Isla de la Communism is a Socioeconomic structure that promotes the establishment of an egalitarian, classless, stateless Society based General Fulgencio Batista y Zaldívar (fulˈxensjo βaˈtista i salˈdiβar January 16, 1901 &ndash August 6, 1973) was a Cuban
• January 22 - Knox Mine Disaster - water breaches River Slope mine in Port Griffith, Pennsylvania - 12 miners dead. Events 565 - Eutychius is deposed as Patriarch of Constantinople by John Scholasticus. The Knox Mine disaster was a Mining accident that took place in the Greater Pittston, Port Griffith Pennsylvania village of Jenkins Township Pennsylvania
• January 24 - The formation of the Nu Tetarton chapter of Phi Sigma Kappa at Rutgers University. Events 41 - Gaius Caesar (Caligula, known for his eccentricity and cruel Despotism, is Assassinated by his disgruntled Phi Sigma Kappa (ΦΣK is a fraternity devoted to three cardinal principles the Promotion of Brotherhood, the Stimulation of Scholarship, and the Rutgers The State University of New Jersey (also known as Rutgers University) is the largest institution for higher education in the state of New Jersey
• January 25 - Pope John XXIII announces that the Second Vatican Council will be convened in Rome. Events 41 - After a night of negotiation Claudius is accepted as Roman Emperor by the Senate Pope John (numberingBlessed The Second Ecumenical Council of the Vatican, or Vatican II, was the twentieth century Ecumenical Council of the Roman Catholic Church. Rome ( Roma ˈroma Roma is the capital city of Italy and Lazio, and is Italy's largest and most populous city with more than 2

February

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• February 1 - A referendum in Switzerland turns down female suffrage. Overview February was named after the Latin term februum, which means purification, via the purification ritual Februa held on February 15 in the Monday (pron ˈmʌndeɪ ˈmʌndi is a Day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. Tuesday is the third Day of the week between Monday and Wednesday. Wednesday is the fourth Day of the week in most western countries Thursday is the fourth day of the week in most western countries and the fourth day of the week in the Judeo-Christian Calendar, falling between Wednesday Friday (pronunciation ˈfraɪdeɪ ˈfraɪdi is the day of the Week falling between Thursday and Saturday. Saturday is the day of the week between Friday and Sunday. It is either the sixth or seventh Day of the week as discussed below. Sunday is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. In the Jewish law it is the first day of the Hebrew calendar week Events 1327 - Teenaged Edward III is crowned King of England, but the country is ruled by his mother Queen Events 962 - Translatio imperii: Pope John XII crowns Otto I Holy Roman Emperor, the first Holy Roman Emperor Events 1112 - Ramon Berenguer III of Barcelona and Douce I of Provence marry uniting the fortunes of those two states Events 211 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus dies leaving the Roman Empire in the hands of his two quarrelsome sons Events 1576 - Henry of Navarre converts to Roman Catholicism in order to ensure his right to the throne of France. Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats the combined army of Pompeian followers and Numidians under Metellus Scipio Events 457 - Leo I becomes emperor of the Byzantine Empire. 1074 - Battle of Montesarchio in which the Prince Events 421 - Constantius III becomes co- Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Events 474 - Zeno crowned as co-emperor of the Byzantine Empire. Events 1355 - The St Scholastica's Day riot breaks out in Oxford, England, leaving 63 scholars and perhaps 30 locals dead Events 660 BC - Traditional founding date of Japan by Emperor Jimmu. Events 1429 - English Forces under Sir John Fastolf defend a supply convoy carrying rations to the army besieging Orleans from attack by the Events 1258 - Baghdad falls to the Mongols, and the Abbasid Caliphate is destroyed Events 842 - Charles the Bald and Louis the German swear the Oaths of Strasbourg in the French and German Events 590 - Khosrau II is crowned as king of Persia 1637 - Ferdinand III becomes Holy Roman Emperor Events 1249 - Andrew of Longjumeau is dispatched by Louis IX of France as his ambassador to meet with the Khan of the Mongols Events 1500 - Battle of Hemmingstedt. 1600 - Philosopher Giordano Bruno is burned alive at Campo de' Fiori Events 3102 BC - Epoch (origin of the Kali Yuga. 1229 - The Sixth Crusade: Frederick II Holy Events 197 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus defeats usurper Clodius Albinus in the Battle of Lugdunum Events 1472 - Orkney and Shetland are left by Norway to Scotland, due to a Dowry payment Events 362 - Athanasius returns to Alexandria. 1245 - Thomas, the first known Bishop of Finland Events 1495 - King Charles VIII of France enters Naples to claim the city's throne Events 1455 - Traditional date for the publication of the Gutenberg Bible, the first Western Book printed from Movable Events 303 - Galerius, Roman Emperor, publishes his edict that begins the persecution of Christians in his portion of the Events 138 - The Emperor Hadrian adopts Antoninus Pius, effectively making him his successor Events 747 BC - Epoch (origin of Ptolemy 's Nabonassar Era 364 - Valentinian I is proclaimed Events 1560 - The Treaty of Berwick, which would expel the French from Scotland, is signed by England and the Congregation Events 202 BC - coronation ceremony of Liu Bang as Emperor Gaozu of Han takes place initiating four centuries of the Han Dynasty 's rule Events 1112 - Ramon Berenguer III of Barcelona and Douce I of Provence marry uniting the fortunes of those two states Events 1327 - Teenaged Edward III is crowned King of England, but the country is ruled by his mother Queen A referendum (plural referendums or referenda) ballot question, or plebiscite (from Latin plebiscita Switzerland (English pronunciation; Schweiz Swiss German: Schwyz or Schwiiz Suisse Svizzera Svizra officially the Swiss Confederation
• February 3 - The chartered plane transporting musicians Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper goes down in foggy conditions near Clear Lake, Iowa, killing all four occupants on board. Events 1112 - Ramon Berenguer III of Barcelona and Douce I of Provence marry uniting the fortunes of those two states Charles Hardin "Buddy" Holley (September 7 1936 – February 3 1959 was an American Singer-songwriter and a pioneer of Rock and roll. Ritchie Valens ( Richard Steven Valenzuela; May 13 1941 February 3 1959) was an American singer songwriter and guitarist Clear Lake is a city in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, United States. The tragedy is later termed "The Day the Music Died" popularized in Don McLean's song "American Pie". The Day the Music Died refers to a plane crash occurring just after 100 a Donald McLean (born October 2 1945 in New Rochelle New York) is an American Singer-songwriter. " American Pie " is a Folk rock song by Singer-songwriter Don McLean.
• February 6 - At Cape Canaveral, Florida, the first successful test firing of a Titan intercontinental ballistic missile is accomplished. Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats the combined army of Pompeian followers and Numidians under Metellus Scipio Cape Canaveral from the Spanish Cabo Cañaveral, is a headland in Brevard County Florida, United States, near the center of that Florida ( is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States, bordering Alabama to the northwest and Georgia to the Titan was a family of US expendable Rockets used between 1959 and 2005
• February 13 - *TAT-2 cable goes into operation. Events 1258 - Baghdad falls to the Mongols, and the Abbasid Caliphate is destroyed TAT-2 was AT&T 's second Transatlantic telephone cable. It was in operation from 1959 to 1982, initially carrying 48 telephone circuits
• February 16
  • Fidel Castro becomes Premier of Cuba. Events 1249 - Andrew of Longjumeau is dispatched by Louis IX of France as his ambassador to meet with the Khan of the Mongols Fidel Alejandro Castro Ruz (born August 13 1926 is a Cuban revolutionary leader who was prime minister of Cuba from December 1959 to December 1976 and then president until The Republic of Cuba (ˈkjuːbə or) consists of the island of Cuba (the largest and second-most populous island of the Greater Antilles) Isla de la
  • A blizzard causes a massive power outage in Newfoundland. A blizzard is a severe Winter storm condition characterized by low Temperatures strong Winds and heavy blowing Snow Blizzards are formed when Newfoundland and Labrador (ˈnuːfɨn(dlənd ən(d ˈlæbrəˌdɔr (Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador is a province of Canada, the tenth and latest to join the Confederation
• February 17 - USA launches the Vanguard II weather satellite. Events 1500 - Battle of Hemmingstedt. 1600 - Philosopher Giordano Bruno is burned alive at Campo de' Fiori Mission objectives The satellite was designed to measure cloud-cover distribution over the daylight portion of its orbit A weather satellite is a type of Satellite that is primarily used to monitor the Weather and Climate of the Earth.
• February 18
  • Jesús Sosa Blanco, murderer of 108 people, executed in Cuba. Events 3102 BC - Epoch (origin of the Kali Yuga. 1229 - The Sixth Crusade: Frederick II Holy Jesús Sosa Blanco (1907/ 1908 - February 18, 1959) was a colonel in the Cuban army under Fulgencio Batista. The Republic of Cuba (ˈkjuːbə or) consists of the island of Cuba (the largest and second-most populous island of the Greater Antilles) Isla de la
  • Women in Nepal vote for the first time. Nepal (नेपाल) is a Landlocked country in South Asia.
• February 19 - The United Kingdom grants Cyprus its independence. Events 197 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus defeats usurper Clodius Albinus in the Battle of Lugdunum The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located Cyprus (Κύπρος transliterated: Kýpros,; Kıbrıs officially the Republic of Cyprus (Κυπριακή Δημοκρατία Kypriakī́ Dīmokratía
• February 20 - The Canadian Government cancels the CF-105 Arrow project. Events 1472 - Orkney and Shetland are left by Norway to Scotland, due to a Dowry payment The politics of Canada function within a framework of Constitutional monarchy and a federal system of parliamentary government with strong democratic WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout
• February 22 - Lee Petty wins the first Daytona 500. Events 1495 - King Charles VIII of France enters Naples to claim the city's throne Lee Arnold Petty ( March 14, 1914 near Randleman North Carolina – April 5, 2000) was an American Stock car driver in The Daytona 500 is a 200-lap long NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race held annually at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach Florida.
• February 26 - Author Walter Mene throws acid on a Rubens painting in Munich. Events 747 BC - Epoch (origin of Ptolemy 's Nabonassar Era 364 - Valentinian I is proclaimed Munich (München; Minga is the capital city of Bavaria, Germany.

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• March 1
  • USS Tuscaloosa, USS New Orleans, USS Tennessee and USS West Virginia struck from the Naval Vessel Register. Events in March American Red Cross Month Fire Prevention month ( The Philippines) Women's History Month ( United Monday (pron ˈmʌndeɪ ˈmʌndi is a Day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. Tuesday is the third Day of the week between Monday and Wednesday. Wednesday is the fourth Day of the week in most western countries Thursday is the fourth day of the week in most western countries and the fourth day of the week in the Judeo-Christian Calendar, falling between Wednesday Friday (pronunciation ˈfraɪdeɪ ˈfraɪdi is the day of the Week falling between Thursday and Saturday. Saturday is the day of the week between Friday and Sunday. It is either the sixth or seventh Day of the week as discussed below. Sunday is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. In the Jewish law it is the first day of the Hebrew calendar week Events 86 BC - Lucius Cornelius Sulla, at the head of a Roman Republic army enters in Athens, removing the Tyrant Events 986 - Louis V becomes King of the Franks. 1127 - Assassination of Charles the Good Events 1284 - Statute of Rhuddlan incorporated the Principality of Wales into England 1575 - Indian Events 51 - Nero, later to become Roman Emperor, is given the title Princeps iuventutis (head of the youth Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian moves from Antioch with an army of 90000 to attack the Sassanid Empire, in a Events 1079 - Omar Khayyám completes the Iranian calendar. 1454 - Thirteen Years' War: Delegates of Events 161 - Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius dies and is succeeded by co-Emperors Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus Events 1618 - Johannes Kepler discovers the third law of planetary motion. Events 590 - Bahram Chobin is crowned as king Barham VI of Persia. Events 241 BC - First Punic War: Battle of the Aegates Islands - The Romans sink the Carthaginian fleet bringing Events 1425 BC - Thutmose III, Pharaoh of Egypt, dies (according to the Low Chronology of the 18th Dynasty Events 538 - Witiges, king of the Ostrogoths ends his siege of Rome and retreats to Ravenna, leaving Events 1138 - Cardinal Gregorio Conti is elected Antipope as Victor IV, succeeding Anacletus II. Events 1489 - The Queen of Cyprus, Catherine Cornaro, sells her kingdom to Venice. Events 44 BC - Julius Caesar, Dictator of the Roman Republic, is stabbed to death by Marcus Junius Brutus, Events 597 BC - Babylonians capture Jerusalem, replace Jehoiachin with Zedekiah as king Events 45 BC - In his last victory Julius Caesar defeats the Pompeian forces of Titus Labienus and Pompey the Younger Events 37 - The Roman Senate annuls Tiberius ' will and proclaims Caligula emperor Events 1279 - A Mongolian victory in the Battle of Yamen ends the Song Dynasty in China. Events 1600 - The Linköping Bloodbath takes place on Maundy Thursday in Linköping, Sweden. Events 630 - Byzantine emperor Heraclius restores the True Cross to Jerusalem. Events 238 - Gordian I and his son Gordian II are proclaimed Roman emperor. Events 1174 - Jocelin, Abbot of Melrose, is elected Bishop of Glasgow. Events 1401 - Mongol emperor Timur sacks Damascus. 1603 - James VI of Scotland Events 1199 - Richard I is wounded by a crossbow bolt while fighting France which leads to his death on April 6. Events 1026 - Pope John XIX crowns Conrad II as Holy Roman Emperor. Events 196 BC - Ptolemy V ascends to the throne of Egypt. 1309 - Pope Clement V excommunicates Events 37 - Roman Emperor Caligula accepts the titles of the Principate, entitled to him by the Senate. Events 1461 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Towton - Edward of York defeats Queen Margaret to become King Events 240 BC - 1st recorded Perihelion passage of Halley's Comet. Events 307 - After divorcing his wife Minervina, Constantine marries Fausta, the daughter of the retired Roman Emperor Events 86 BC - Lucius Cornelius Sulla, at the head of a Roman Republic army enters in Athens, removing the Tyrant 1934–1940 Tuscaloosa devoted the autumn to a shakedown cruise which took her to Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires, and Montevideo, before Pre-War She was laid down 14 March 1931 by New York Navy Yard, launched 12 April 1933, sponsored by Cora S 1920–1941 Tennessee and her sister ship ''California'' (BB-44 were the first American battleships built to a "post- Jutland " hull 1923 – 1941 In the months that followed West Virginia ran her trials and shakedown and underwent post-commissioning alterations The Naval Vessel Register ( NVR) is the official inventory of ships and service craft in custody of or titled by the United States Navy.
  • Archbishop Makarios returns to Cyprus from exile. In Christianity, an archbishop is an elevated Bishop. In the Roman Catholic Church, the Anglican Communion and others this means that they lead Makarios III (Μακάριος Γ born Mihail Christodoulou Mouskos (Greek Μιχαήλ Χριστοδούλου Μούσκος) on August 13, Cyprus (Κύπρος transliterated: Kýpros,; Kıbrıs officially the Republic of Cyprus (Κυπριακή Δημοκρατία Kypriakī́ Dīmokratía
• March 8 - Last television appearance of The Marx Brothers, in The Incredible Jewel Robbery. Events 1618 - Johannes Kepler discovers the third law of planetary motion. The Marx Brothers were a popular team of sibling Comedians who appeared in Vaudeville, stage plays film and television The Incredible Jewel Robbery was a 30 minute TV special broadcast by CBS on 8 March 1959.
• March 9 - The Barbie doll debuts. Events 590 - Bahram Chobin is crowned as king Barham VI of Persia. Barbie is a best-selling fashion Doll launched in 1959 The doll is produced by Mattel Inc
• March 10 - Tibetan uprising against ten years of Chinese occupation in Lhasa. Events 241 BC - First Punic War: Battle of the Aegates Islands - The Romans sink the Carthaginian fleet bringing The 1959 Tibetan uprising, or 1959 Tibetan Rebellion began on 10 March 1959, when an anti-Chinese and anti-Communist revolt erupted in Lhasa China ( Wade-Giles ( Mandarin) Chung¹kuo² is a cultural region, an ancient Civilization, and depending on perspective a National Lhasa, ( in English l̥ʰásə or in Tibetan; Chinese: 拉萨 Pinyin: Lāsà sometimes spelled Lasa, is the administrative capital of the
• March 11
  • Een beetje by Teddy Scholten (music by Dick Schallies, text by Willy van Hemert) wins Eurovision Song Contest 1959 for Netherlands. Events 1425 BC - Thutmose III, Pharaoh of Egypt, dies (according to the Low Chronology of the 18th Dynasty The Eurovision Song Contest 1959 was the fourth Eurovision Song Contest. The Netherlands ( Dutch:, ˈnedərlɑnt is the European part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, which consists of the Netherlands the Netherlands
  • A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry opens on Broadway in New York. A Raisin in the Sun is a play by Lorraine Hansberry that debuted on Broadway in 1959 Lorraine Hansberry ( May 19, 1930 - January 12, 1965) was an African American LGBT Playwright and Author Broadway theater, commonly called simply Broadway, refers to theatrical performances presented in one of the 39 large professional theaters with 500 seats or more located New York ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States and is the nation's third most populous
• March 12 - Production of the first solid gold "Glaussen Pennies". Events 538 - Witiges, king of the Ostrogoths ends his siege of Rome and retreats to Ravenna, leaving A penny (pl pence or pennies) is a Coin or a unit of Currency used in several English -speaking countries
• March 17 - Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama, flees Tibet and travels to India. Events 45 BC - In his last victory Julius Caesar defeats the Pompeian forces of Titus Labienus and Pompey the Younger Jetsun Jamphel Ngawang Lobsang Yeshe Tenzin Gyatso (born Lhamo Döndrub ( 6 July 1935 in Qinghai) He is the head of the Tibetan government-in-exile The Dalai Lama is the spiritual and political leader of the Tibetan people according to Tibetan Buddhism. Definitions of Tibet See also Definitions of Tibet Name In English The English word Tibet, like the word for Tibet in most European India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country
• March 18 - American President Dwight D. Eisenhower signs bill allowing for Hawaiian statehood. Events 37 - The Roman Senate annuls Tiberius ' will and proclaims Caligula emperor Dwight David "Ike" Eisenhower (October 14 1890 – March 28 1969 was President of the United States from 1953 until 1961 and a five-star general The State of Hawaii ( or həˈwaɪʔiː Hawaiian: Mokuāina o Hawaii) is a state in the United States located on an Archipelago in the
• March 19 - Two other islands join Addu in the United Suvadive Republic (abolished September 1963), in the Maldives Islands. Events 1279 - A Mongolian victory in the Battle of Yamen ends the Song Dynasty in China. Addu Atoll (local administrative code Seenu) is the southernmost Atoll of the Maldives. The United Suvadive Republic (Dhivehi އެކުވެރި ސުވައިދީބު ޖުމްހޫރިއްޔާ or Suvadive Islands was a short-lived breakaway nation in the remote Year 1963 ( MCMLXIII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
• March 31
  • Busch Gardens in Tampa, Florida is dedicated and opens its gates. Events 307 - After divorcing his wife Minervina, Constantine marries Fausta, the daughter of the retired Roman Emperor Busch Gardens is the name of two Amusement parks in the United States, and a planned amusement park in Dubai, owned and operated by Busch Entertainment
  • Dalai Lama leaves Tibet. The Dalai Lama is the spiritual and political leader of the Tibetan people according to Tibetan Buddhism. Definitions of Tibet See also Definitions of Tibet Name In English The English word Tibet, like the word for Tibet in most European

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• April 6 - 31st Academy Awards ceremony
• April 9 - NASA announces its selection of seven military pilots to become the first US astronauts (see Mercury Seven). April holidays and events National Poetry Month - in United States National Sexual Assault Awareness Month - in United Monday (pron ˈmʌndeɪ ˈmʌndi is a Day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. Tuesday is the third Day of the week between Monday and Wednesday. Wednesday is the fourth Day of the week in most western countries Thursday is the fourth day of the week in most western countries and the fourth day of the week in the Judeo-Christian Calendar, falling between Wednesday Friday (pronunciation ˈfraɪdeɪ ˈfraɪdi is the day of the Week falling between Thursday and Saturday. Saturday is the day of the week between Friday and Sunday. It is either the sixth or seventh Day of the week as discussed below. Sunday is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. In the Jewish law it is the first day of the Hebrew calendar week Events 527 - Byzantine Emperor Justin I names his nephew Justinian I as co-ruler and successor to the throne Events 68 - Galba, Governor of Hispania, names himself legatus senatus populique Romani, breaking the line of Events 1043 - Edward the Confessor is crowned King of England. Events 1581 - Francis Drake completes a circumnavigation of the world and is knighted by Elizabeth I. Events 456 - St Patrick returns to Ireland as a missionary bishop Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats Caecilius Metellus Scipio and Marcus Porcius Cato in the Battle of Thapsus Events 529 - First draft of Corpus Juris Civilis (a fundamental work in Jurisprudence) is issued by Eastern Roman Emperor Events 217 - Roman Emperor Caracalla is Assassinated (and succeeded by his Praetorian Events 193 - Septimius Severus is proclaimed Roman Emperor by the army in Illyricum (in the Balkans) Events 879 - Louis III becomes King of the Western Franks. 1407 - the lama Events 491 - Flavius Anastasius becomes Byzantine Emperor, with the name of Anastasius I. Events 467 - Anthemius is elevated to Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Events 1111 - Henry V is crowned Holy Roman Emperor. 1204 - The Fourth Crusade sacks Constantinople Events 43 BC - Battle of Forum Gallorum: Mark Antony, besieging Julius Caesar 's assassin Decimus Junius Brutus in Events 1450 - Battle of Formigny: Toward the end of the Hundred Years' War, the French attack and nearly annihilate English Events 1178 BC - A Solar eclipse may have marked the return of Odysseus, legendary King of Ithaca, to his kingdom Events 69 - After the First Battle of Bedriacum, Vitellius becomes Roman Emperor. Events 1025 - Bolesław Chrobry is crowned in Gniezno, becoming the first King of Poland. Events 1012 - Martyrdom of Alphege in Greenwich London. 1529 - At the Second Diet of Speyer Events 1303 - The University of Rome La Sapienza is instituted by Pope Boniface VIII. Events 753 BC - Romulus and Remus found Rome ( traditional date) Events 1500 - Portuguese Navigator Pedro Álvares Cabral becomes the first European to sight Brazil. Events 215 BC - A temple is built on the Capitoline Hill dedicated to Venus Erycina to commemorate the Roman defeat at Events 1479 BC - Thutmose III ascends to the throne of Egypt, although power effectively shifts to Hatshepsut (according to Events 1607 - Eighty Years' War: The Dutch fleet destroys the anchored Spanish fleet at Gibraltar. Events 1467 - The miraculous image in Our Lady of Good Counsel appear in Genazzano, Italy. Events 1124 - David I becomes King of Scotland. 1296 - Battle of Dunbar: The Scots are defeated Events 1192 - Assassination of Conrad of Montferrat (Conrad I King of Jerusalem, in Tyre, two days after his title Events 1429 - Joan of Arc arrives to relieve the Siege of Orleans. Events 313 - Roman emperor Licinius unifies the entire Eastern Roman Empire under his rule Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats Caecilius Metellus Scipio and Marcus Porcius Cato in the Battle of Thapsus The telecast of the 31st Academy Awards is among the most infamous Events 193 - Septimius Severus is proclaimed Roman Emperor by the army in Illyricum (in the Balkans) The National Aeronautics and Space Administration ( NASA, ˈnæsə is an agency of the United States government, responsible for the nation's public space program The Mercury Seven was the group of seven Mercury astronauts picked by NASA on April 9, 1959.
• April 10 - Japanese prince Akihito married Shōda Michiko. Events 879 - Louis III becomes King of the Western Franks. 1407 - the lama is the current of Japan, and the 125th Emperor according to Japan's traditional order of succession. Michiko Empress of Japan, (born October 20, 1934) formerly and later the Crown Princess of Japan ( April 10, 1959 to January
• April 25 - The St. Lawrence Seaway linking the North American Great Lakes and the Atlantic Ocean officially opens to shipping. Events 1607 - Eighty Years' War: The Dutch fleet destroys the anchored Spanish fleet at Gibraltar. The St Lawrence Seaway is the common name for a system of Canals that permits ocean-going vessels to travel from the Atlantic Ocean to the Great Lakes The Laurentian Great Lakes are a chain of freshwater lakes located in eastern North America, on the Canada–United States border. Shipping is physical process of Transporting goods and Cargo.

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• May - First Ten Tors event held in Dartmoor. MAY ( also known as: Mei メイ 메이 is a Korean singer well known in South Korea for singing the song "Miracle" Monday (pron ˈmʌndeɪ ˈmʌndi is a Day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. Tuesday is the third Day of the week between Monday and Wednesday. Wednesday is the fourth Day of the week in most western countries Thursday is the fourth day of the week in most western countries and the fourth day of the week in the Judeo-Christian Calendar, falling between Wednesday Friday (pronunciation ˈfraɪdeɪ ˈfraɪdi is the day of the Week falling between Thursday and Saturday. Saturday is the day of the week between Friday and Sunday. It is either the sixth or seventh Day of the week as discussed below. Sunday is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. In the Jewish law it is the first day of the Hebrew calendar week Events 305 - Diocletian and Maximian retire from the office of Roman Emperor. Events 1194 - King Richard I of England gives Portsmouth its first Royal Charter. Events 1491 - Kongo monarch Nkuwu Nzinga is baptised by Portuguese missionaries adopting the baptismal name of João Events 1256 - The Augustinian monastic order is constituted at the Lecceto Monastery when Pope Alexander IV Events 553 - The Second Council of Constantinople begins 1215 - Rebel Barons renounce their allegiance to King John Events 1527 - Spanish and German troops sack Rome; some consider this the end of the Renaissance. Events 558 - In Constantinople, the dome of the Hagia Sophia collapses Events 589 - Reccared summons the Third Council of Toledo 1450 - Jack Cade's Rebellion: Kentishmen Events 1457 BC - Battle of Megiddo (15th century BC between Thutmose III and a large Canaanite coalition under the King of Events 1291 - Scottish Nobles recognize the authority of Edward I of England. Events 330 - Byzantium is renamed ''Nova Roma'' during a dedication ceremony but is more popularly referred to as Constantinople Events 1191 - Richard I of England marries Berengaria of Navarre. Events 1497 - Pope Alexander VI excommunicates Girolamo Savonarola. Events 1264 - Battle of Lewes: Henry III of England is captured in France making Simon de Montfort the Events 1252 - Pope Innocent IV issues the Papal bull Ad exstirpanda, which authorizes but also limits the Events 1204 - Baldwin IX Count of Flanders is crowned as the first Emperor of the Latin Empire. Events 1521 - Edward Stafford 3rd Duke of Buckingham, is executed for Treason. Events 1152 - Henry II of England marries Eleanor of Aquitaine. Events 1535 - French explorer Jacques Cartier sets sail on his second voyage to North America with three ships 110 men and Events 325 - The First Council of Nicaea &ndash the first Ecumenical Council of the Christian Church is held Events 878 - Syracuse Italy is captured by the Muslim sultan of Sicily. Events 334 BC - The Greek army of Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of the Granicus. Events 1430 - Siege of Compiègne: Joan of Arc is captured by the Burgundians while leading an army to relieve Compiègne Events 1218 - The Fifth Crusade leaves Acre for Egypt. 1276 - Magnus Ladulås is crowned Events 1085 - Alfonso VI of Castile takes Toledo Spain back from the Moors. Events 451 - The Battle of Avarayr between Armenian rebels and the Sassanid Empire takes place Events 927 - Simeon the Great, Tsar of Bulgaria, dies 1120 - Richard III of Capua is anointed Events 585 BC - A Solar eclipse occurs as predicted by Greek philosopher and scientist Thales, while Alyattes is battling Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian defeats the Sassanid army in the Battle of Ctesiphon, under the walls of the Events 1416 - The Council of Constance, called by the Emperor Sigismund a supporter of Antipope John XXIII burns Jerome of Prague following Events 1279 BC - Rameses II (The Great (19th dynasty becomes pharaoh of Ancient Egypt. Ten Tors is an annual weekend hike organised and run in early May for 2400 young people by the British Army on Dartmoor. Dartmoor is an area of Moorland in the centre of Devon, England.
• late May / early June - import tariffs lifted in the United Kingdom. For other uses of this word see Tariff (disambiguation. A tariff is a tax imposed on goods when they are moved across a political boundary The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located
• May 18 - Launching of the National Liberation Committee of Côte d'Ivoire in Conakry, Guinea. Events 1152 - Henry II of England marries Eleanor of Aquitaine. National Liberation Committee of Côte d'Ivoire (in French: Comité National de Libération de la Côte d'Ivoire) was an Ivorian opposition group with Conakry or Konakry ( Malinké: Kɔnakiri) is the Capital and largest city of Guinea. Guinea, officially Republic of Guinea (pronounced /ˈgɪni/ République de Guinée is a country in West Africa, formerly known as French Guinea
• May 24 - British Empire Day is renamed Commonwealth Day. Events 1218 - The Fifth Crusade leaves Acre for Egypt. 1276 - Magnus Ladulås is crowned Commonwealth Day is the annual celebration of the Commonwealth of Nations held on the second Monday in March and marked by a multi-faith service in Westminster Abbey

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• June 3 - Singapore becomes a self governing crown colony of Britain with Lee Kuan Yew as Prime Minister. Events in June Madaraka Day June 1 to commemorate when Kenya gained internal self-rule Monday (pron ˈmʌndeɪ ˈmʌndi is a Day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. Tuesday is the third Day of the week between Monday and Wednesday. Wednesday is the fourth Day of the week in most western countries Thursday is the fourth day of the week in most western countries and the fourth day of the week in the Judeo-Christian Calendar, falling between Wednesday Friday (pronunciation ˈfraɪdeɪ ˈfraɪdi is the day of the Week falling between Thursday and Saturday. Saturday is the day of the week between Friday and Sunday. It is either the sixth or seventh Day of the week as discussed below. Sunday is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. In the Jewish law it is the first day of the Hebrew calendar week Events 193 - Roman Emperor Didius Julianus is Assassinated 987 - Hugh Capet is elected Events 455 - The Vandals enter Rome, and plunder the city for two weeks Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, proclaims himself Roman Emperor, entering Events 781 BC - The first historic Solar eclipse is recorded in China. Events 70 - Titus and his Roman Legions breach the middle wall of Jerusalem in the Siege of Jerusalem Events 1508 - Maximilian I Holy Roman Emperor, is defeated in Friulia by Venetian forces; he is forced to sign a three-year Events 1099 - The First Crusade: The Siege of Jerusalem begins Events 68 - The Roman Senate accepts emperor Galba. 536 - St Silverius becomes Pope (probable Events 53 - Roman Emperor Nero marries Claudia Octavia 62 - Claudia Octavia commits Events 1190 - Third Crusade: Frederick I Barbarossa drowns in the Sally River while leading an army to Jerusalem Events 1184 BC - Trojan War: Troy is sacked and burned according to the calculations of Eratosthenes. Events 1381 - Peasants' Revolt: in England, rebels arrive at Blackheath. Events 1525 - Martin Luther marries Katharina von Bora, against the Celibacy rule decreed by the Roman Catholic Church for Events 1276 - While taking exile in Fuzhou in southern China, away from the advancing Mongol invaders, the remnants of the Events 763 BC - Assyrians record a Solar eclipse that will be used to fix the Chronology of Mesopotamian history Events 1487 - Battle of Stoke Field, the last dying breath of the Wars of the Roses. Events 1462 - Vlad III the Impaler attempts to assassinate Mehmed II ( The Night Attack) forcing him to retreat Events 618 - Coronation of the Chinese governor Li Yuan as Emperor Gaozu of Tang, the new Emperor of China, initiating three centuries Events 1179 - The Norwegian Battle of Kalvskinnet outside Nidaros. Events 451 - Battle of Chalons: Flavius Aetius ' defeats Attila the Hun. Events 524 - Godomar, King of the Burgundians defeats the Franks at the Battle of Vézeronce. Events 217 BC - Battle of Raphia: Ptolemy IV of Egypt defeats Antiochus III the Great of the Seleucid kingdom. Events 1180 - First Battle of Uji, starting the Genpei War in Japan 1305 - The Flemish Events 972 - Battle of Cedynia, the first documented victory of Polish forces takes place Events 524 - Battle of Vézeronce, the Franks defeat the Burgundians Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian is killed during the retreat from the Sassanid Empire. Events 1358 - Republic of Dubrovnik is founded 1709 - Peter the Great defeats Charles XII of Sweden Events 1098 - Fighters of the First Crusade defeat Kerbogha of Mosul. Events 512 - A Solar eclipse is recorded by a monastic chronicler in Ireland. Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, is defeated and killed by troops of the Usurper Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, proclaims himself Roman Emperor, entering Singapore Lee Kuan Yew, GCMG, CH ( born September 16 1923 also spelled Lee Kwan-Yew) is a Singaporean of Chinese immigrant background
• June 5 - A new government of the State of Singapore is sworn in by Sir William Goode. Events 70 - Titus and his Roman Legions breach the middle wall of Jerusalem in the Siege of Jerusalem Singapore Two former Ministers were re-elected to the Legislative Assembly.
• June 8 - The USS Barbero and United States Postal Service attempt the delivery of mail via Missile Mail. Events 68 - The Roman Senate accepts emperor Galba. 536 - St Silverius becomes Pope (probable The Barbero in World War II Barbero' s war operations span the period from 9 August 1944, until 2 January 1945, during which Rocket mail is the delivery of Mail by Rocket or Missile. The rocket would land by deploying an internal parachute upon arrival
• June 9 - The USS George Washington is launched as the first submarine to carry ballistic missiles. Events 53 - Roman Emperor Nero marries Claudia Octavia 62 - Claudia Octavia commits Construction and launching Her keel was laid down at Electric Boat Division of General Dynamics, Groton Connecticut on 1 November A submarine is a Watercraft that can operate independently below water as distinct from a Submersible that has only limited underwater capability A ballistic missile is a Missile that follows a Sub-orbital ballistic flightpath with the objective of delivering a warhead to a predetermined target
• June 14 - A three-front revolutionary invasion by air and sea takes place in the Dominican Republic consisting of exiles aided by Fidel Castro whose purpose was to overthrow dictator Rafael Leonidas Trujillo. Events 1276 - While taking exile in Fuzhou in southern China, away from the advancing Mongol invaders, the remnants of the The Dominican Republic ( Spanish: República Dominicana;) is a nation located in the Caribbean region and shares the island of Hispaniola with Fidel Alejandro Castro Ruz (born August 13 1926 is a Cuban revolutionary leader who was prime minister of Cuba from December 1959 to December 1976 and then president until A dictator is an Authoritarian ruler (eg Absolutist or autocratic) who assumes sole and absolute power without hereditary ascension such as an Absolute This article is about Rafael L Trujillo former dictator of the Dominican Republic Within a few days all but four are captured and executed. Trujillo is killed less than two years later by men partly inspired by the deaths of the 1959 revolutionaries.
• June 18 - The film The Nun's Story, based on the best-selling novel, is released. Events 618 - Coronation of the Chinese governor Li Yuan as Emperor Gaozu of Tang, the new Emperor of China, initiating three centuries The Nun's Story is the title of a dramatic film that was released by Warner Bros Audrey Hepburn stars as the title character; she will later say that this is her favorite film role. Audrey Hepburn ( &ndash) was an English/Dutch Academy Award - Emmy Award - Tony Award - and Grammy Award -winning film and stage actress The film is a box-office hit, and is nominated for several Oscars.
• June 23
  • Sean Lemass becomes the third Taoiseach of Ireland. Events 1180 - First Battle of Uji, starting the Genpei War in Japan 1305 - The Flemish Seán Francis Lemass (15 July 1899 &ndash 11 May 1971 was an Irish Fianna Fáil politician and third Taoiseach of Ireland from 1959 until 1966 The Taoiseach (ˈtiːʃəx in English t̪ˠiːʃʲəx (plural Taoisigh ( or) in Irish) also referred to as An Taoiseach ( t̪ˠiːʃʲəx is the the Ireland ( Irish: Éire, ˈeːrʲə is a country in north-western Europe.
  • Convicted Manhattan Project spy Klaus Fuchs is released after only nine years in British prison and allowed to emigrate to Dresden, East Germany (where he resumed a scientific career). The World War II Manhattan Project developed the first Nuclear weapon (atomic bomb Klaus Emil Julius Fuchs ( December 29, 1911 &ndash January 28, 1988) was a German -born theoretical physicist and Dresden (etymologically from Old Sorbian Drežďany, meaning people of the riverside forest, Drježdźany is the Capital city of the German The German Democratic Republic ( GDR; Deutsche Demokratische Republik DDR; commonly known in English as East Germany) was a Socialist state
• June 26
  • Queen Elizabeth II and US President Dwight Eisenhower open the Saint Lawrence Seaway. Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian is killed during the retreat from the Sassanid Empire. For the ship see RMS Queen Elizabeth 2 Elizabeth II (Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Context States headed by Elizabeth II Dwight David "Ike" Eisenhower (October 14 1890 – March 28 1969 was President of the United States from 1953 until 1961 and a five-star general The St Lawrence Seaway is the common name for a system of Canals that permits ocean-going vessels to travel from the Atlantic Ocean to the Great Lakes
  • Darby O'Gill and the Little People, a film based on H. Darby O'Gill and the Little People ( 1959) is a Walt Disney Pictures Feature film starring Albert Sharpe, Janet Munro, and T. Kavanagh's short stories, is released in the U. S. by Walt Disney, after world premiering in Ireland. Walter Elias Disney (December 5 1901 – December 15 1966 was a multiple Academy Award -winning American Film producer, director, Screenwriter Ireland (pronounced /ˈaɾlənd/ Éire) is the third largest island in Europe, and the twentieth-largest island in the world

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• July - The medical research group studying Minamata disease comes to the conclusion that mercury is the cause. Events in July The traditional period known as "fence month" (the closed season for deer in England ended July 9 (date varied Monday (pron ˈmʌndeɪ ˈmʌndi is a Day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. Tuesday is the third Day of the week between Monday and Wednesday. Wednesday is the fourth Day of the week in most western countries Thursday is the fourth day of the week in most western countries and the fourth day of the week in the Judeo-Christian Calendar, falling between Wednesday Friday (pronunciation ˈfraɪdeɪ ˈfraɪdi is the day of the Week falling between Thursday and Saturday. Saturday is the day of the week between Friday and Sunday. It is either the sixth or seventh Day of the week as discussed below. Sunday is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. In the Jewish law it is the first day of the Hebrew calendar week "July 1st" redirects here For the Ayumi Hamasaki song see H (song. Events 310 - Pope Miltiades is elected 626 - In fear of assassination Li Shimin ambushes and kills his rival Events 324 - Battle of Adrianople Constantine I defeats Licinius, who flees to Byzantium. Events 836 - Pactum Sicardi, peace between the Principality of Benevento and the Duchy of Naples Events 1295 - Scotland and France form an alliance the beginnings of the Auld Alliance, against England. Events 1044 - The Battle of Ménfő takes place 1189 - Richard the Lionheart is crowned King of England Events 1456 - A retrial verdict acquits Joan of Arc of heresy 25 years after her death Events 939 - The Major Occultation or Ghaybat el-Kubra of Muhammad al-Mahdi 1099 - First Crusade: 15000 Events 455 - Roman military commander Avitus is proclaimed Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Events 48 BC - Battle of Dyrrhachium, Julius Caesar barely avoids a catastrophic defeat to Pompey in Macedonia. Events 911 - Signing of the Treaty of Saint-Clair-sur-Epte between Charles the Simple and Rollo of Normandy. Events 1191 - Saladin 's garrison surrenders ending the two-year Siege of Acre. Events 1174 - William I of Scotland, a key rebel in the Revolt of 1173-1174, is captured at Alnwick by forces loyal to Events 1223 - Louis VIII becomes King of France upon the death of his father Philip II of France. Events 1099 - First Crusade: Christian soldiers take the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem after the final Events 622 - The beginning of the Islamic calendar. 1054 - Three Roman legates fractured relations between the Western and Events 180 - Twelve inhabitants of Scillium in North Africa are executed for being Christians Events 390 BC - Roman - Gaulish Wars Battle of the Allia - a Roman army is defeated by raiding Gauls, Events 711 - Muslim forces under Tariq ibn Ziyad defeat the Visigoths led by their king Roderic. Events 1304 - Wars of Scottish Independence: Fall of Stirling Castle - King Edward I of England takes the last rebel stronghold Events 356 BC - Herostratus sets fire to the Temple of Artemis in Ephesus, one of the Seven Wonders of the World Events 1099 - First Crusade: Godfrey of Bouillon is elected the first Defender of the Holy Sepulchre of The Kingdom of Events 1632 - Three hundred colonists bound for New France depart from Dieppe France. Events 1132 - Battle of Nocera between Ranulf II of Alife and Roger II of Sicily. Events 285 - Diocletian appoints Maximian as Caesar, co-ruler Events 657 - Battle of Siffin. 811 - Battle of Pliska; Byzantine Emperor Nicephorus Events 1214 - Battle of Bouvines: In France, Philip II of France defeats John of England. Events 1540 - Thomas Cromwell is executed at the order of Henry VIII of England on charges of Treason. Events 1014 - Byzantine-Bulgarian Wars: Battle of Kleidion: Byzantine emperor Basil II inflicts a decisive defeat Events 1419 - First Defenestration of Prague. 1502 - Christopher Columbus lands at Guanaja in the Bay Islands off Events 30 BC - Battle of Alexandria: Mark Antony achieves a minor victory over Octavian 's forces but most of his army subsequently sometimes referred to as, is a neurological syndrome caused by severe Mercury poisoning. Mercury (ˈmɜrkjʊri also called quicksilver or hydrargyrum, is a Chemical element with the symbol Hg ( Latinized hydrargyrum
• July 1 - The opening of the St. "July 1st" redirects here For the Ayumi Hamasaki song see H (song. Lawrence Seaway by Canada and the United States, officiated by Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II
• July 2 - Royal wedding in Belgium: Prince Albert marries the Italian princess Paola Ruffo di Calabria. Events 310 - Pope Miltiades is elected 626 - In fear of assassination Li Shimin ambushes and kills his rival The Kingdom of Belgium is a Country in northwest Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts its headquarters as well as those Titles Donna Paola Princess Ruffo di Calabria ( 1937 - 1959) Her Royal Highness The Princess of Liège ( 1959
• July 4 - With the admission of Alaska as the 49th U.S. state earlier in the year, the 49-star flag of the United States debuts in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Events 836 - Pactum Sicardi, peace between the Principality of Benevento and the Duchy of Naples Alaska ( Аляска Alyaska) is a state in the United States of America, in the northwest of the North American continent A US state is any one of the fifty subnational entities of the United States of America that share Sovereignty with the federal government Flags of the United States The Flag of the United States of America consists of 13 equal horizontal stripes of Red (top and bottom alternating Philadelphia (ˌfɪləˈdɛlfiə
• July 7 - 14:28 UT Venus occulted the star Regulus. Events 1456 - A retrial verdict acquits Joan of Arc of heresy 25 years after her death The VENUS ( V ictoria E xperimental N etwork U nder the S ea project is a cabled sea floor observatory operated by the University Regulus (α Leo / α Leonis / Alpha Leonis is the brightest star in the Constellation Leo and one of the brightest stars in the nighttime sky The rare event which will next occur on October 1, 2044 was used for determining the diameter of Venus and the structure of Venus' atmosphere. Events 331 BC - Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of Gaugamela. 2044 ( MMXLIV) will be a Leap year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar.
• July 8 - Charles Ovnand and Dale R. Buis become the first Americans killed in action in Vietnam. Events 939 - The Major Occultation or Ghaybat el-Kubra of Muhammad al-Mahdi 1099 - First Crusade: 15000 Master Sergeant Chester Melvin Ovnand ( September 8, 1914 - July 8, 1959) is listed on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial as the second US Army Major Dale Richard Buis ( August 29, 1921 - July 8, 1959) is the first name listed on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Vietnam (ˌviːɛtˈnɑːm Việt Nam) officially
• July 15 - Steel industry strike in USA. Events 1099 - First Crusade: Christian soldiers take the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem after the final Steel is an Alloy consisting mostly of Iron, with a Carbon content between 0 Strike action, often simply called a strike, is a work stoppage caused by the mass refusal by Employees to perform work. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the
• July 17 - The first skull of Australopithecus is discovered by Louis Leakey and his wife Mary Leakey in the Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania. Events 180 - Twelve inhabitants of Scillium in North Africa are executed for being Christians The Genus Australopithecus ( Latin australis "of the south" Greek πίθηκος pithekos "ape" Louis Seymour Bazett Leakey ( LSB Leakey) ( August 7, 1903 – October 1 1972) was a Kenyan archaeologist and naturalist Mary Leakey ( February 6 1913 &ndash December 9 1996) was a British Archaeologist and Anthropologist, who The Olduvai Gorge or Oldupai Gorge is commonly referred to as "The Cradle of Mankind Tanzania ˌtænzəˈniːə officially the United Republic of Tanzania (Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania is a country in East Africa bordered by Kenya
• July 24 - At the opening of the American National Exhibition in Moscow, US Vice President Richard Nixon and USSR Premier Nikita Khrushchev have a "kitchen debate. Events 1132 - Battle of Nocera between Ranulf II of Alife and Roger II of Sicily. Moscow (Москва́ romanised: Moskvá, IPA: see also other names) is the Capital and the largest city of Nikita Sergeyevich Khrushchev (April 17 1894 – September 11 1971 served as First Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union from 1953 to 1964 following The Kitchen Debate was an impromptu debate (through interpreters between then U "

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• August 4 - Martial law declared in Laos. Other names In Arabic, the month is called أغسطسص ʾUġusṭuṣ or آب ʾĀb; usage varies from place to place and Monday (pron ˈmʌndeɪ ˈmʌndi is a Day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. Tuesday is the third Day of the week between Monday and Wednesday. Wednesday is the fourth Day of the week in most western countries Thursday is the fourth day of the week in most western countries and the fourth day of the week in the Judeo-Christian Calendar, falling between Wednesday Friday (pronunciation ˈfraɪdeɪ ˈfraɪdi is the day of the Week falling between Thursday and Saturday. Saturday is the day of the week between Friday and Sunday. It is either the sixth or seventh Day of the week as discussed below. Sunday is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. In the Jewish law it is the first day of the Hebrew calendar week Events 30 BC - Octavian (later known as Augustus enters Alexandria, Egypt, bringing it under the control of the Roman Events 338 BC - A Macedonian army led by Philip II defeated the combined forces of Athens and Thebes in the Events 8 - Roman Empire General Tiberius defeats Dalmatians on the river Bathinus. Events 70 - The Destruction of the Second Temple in Jerusalem by the Romans. Events 642 - Battle of Maserfield - Penda of Mercia defeats and kills Oswald of Bernicia. Events 1538 - Bogotá, Colombia, is founded by Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada. Events 322 BC - Battle of Crannon between Athens and Macedon following the death of Alexander the Great. Events 1220 - Sweden is defeated by Estonian tribes in the Battle of Lihula. Events 48 BC - Caesar's civil war: Battle of Pharsalus - Julius Caesar decisively defeats Pompey at Pharsalus Events 612 BC - Killing of Sinsharishkun, King of Assyrian Empire Events 2492 BC - Traditional date of the defeat of Bel by Hayk, progenitor and founder of the Armenian nation Events 1099 - First Crusade: Battle of Ascalon - Crusaders under the command of Godfrey of Bouillon defeat Fatimid Events 3114 BC - According to the Lounsbury correlation the start of the Maya calendar. Events 1183 - Taira no Munemori and the Taira clan take the young Emperor Antoku and the three sacred treasures Events 778 - The Battle of Roncevaux Pass, at which Roland is killed Events 1384 - The Hongwu Emperor of Ming China, Emperor Dong hears a case of a couple who tore paper money bills while fighting Events 986 - A Byzantine army was destroyed in the pass of Trajan's Gate by the Bulgarians under the Comitopuli Events 293 BC - The oldest known Roman temple to Venus is founded starting the institution of Vinalia Rustica. Events 43 BC - Octavian, later known as Augustus compels the Roman Senate to elect him Consul. Events 636 - Battle of Yarmouk: Arab forces led by Khalid ibn al-Walid take control of Syria and Palestine Events 1192 - Minamoto Yoritomo becomes Seii Tai Shōgun and the De facto ruler of Japan. Events 392 - Arbogast has Eugenius elected Western Roman Emperor. Events 79 - Mount Vesuvius begins stirring on the feast day of Vulcan the Roman god of fire Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar 's General Gaius Scribonius Curio is defeated in the Second Battle of the Bagradas River Events 1248 - The Dutch city of Ommen receives city rights and fortification rights from Otto III the Events 1071 - Battle of Manzikert: The Seljuk Turks defeat the Byzantine Army at Manzikert. Events 479 BC - Greco-Persian Wars: Persian forces led by Mardonius are routed by Pausanias, the Spartan Events 475 - The Roman General Orestes forces western Roman Emperor Julius Nepos to flee his Capital Events 708 - Copper coins are minted in Japan for the first time (Traditional Japanese date: August 10, 708) Events 1363 - Beginning date of the Battle of Lake Poyang; the forces of two Chinese rebel leaders— Chen Youliang and Events 1056 - Byzantine Empress Theodora becomes ill dying suddenly a few days later without children to succeed the Throne Events 70 - The Destruction of the Second Temple in Jerusalem by the Romans. Martial law is the system of rules that takes effect when the military takes control of the normal administration of justice Laos (ˈlɑːoʊs or /ˈlaʊs/ officially the Lao People's Democratic Republic, is a Landlocked country in Southeast Asia, bordered by Burma
• August 7 - Explorer program: The United States launches Explorer 6 from the Atlantic Missile Range in Cape Canaveral, Florida. Events 322 BC - Battle of Crannon between Athens and Macedon following the death of Alexander the Great. The Explorer program was the United States 's first successful attempt to launch an artificial satellite. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Explorer 6 (1959-004A or S-2) was a United States Satellite launched on August 7, 1959. Cape Canaveral from the Spanish Cabo Cañaveral, is a headland in Brevard County Florida, United States, near the center of that Florida ( is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States, bordering Alabama to the northwest and Georgia to the
• August 7 - United States The Roseburg Oregon Blast kills 14 and causes $12 million worth of damage. Events 322 BC - Battle of Crannon between Athens and Macedon following the death of Alexander the Great. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Roseburg is a city in the US state of Oregon. It is the County seat of Douglas County.
• August 8 - Flood in Taiwan leaves 2,000 dead. Events 1220 - Sweden is defeated by Estonian tribes in the Battle of Lihula. A flood is an overflow of an expanse of water that submerges land a deluge Taiwan ( Taiwanese: Tâi-oân/Tāi-oân (historically 大灣/台員/大員/台圓/大圓/台窩灣 is an Island in East Asia.
• August 14 - Explorer 6 sends the first picture of Earth from space. Events 1183 - Taira no Munemori and the Taira clan take the young Emperor Antoku and the three sacred treasures Explorer 6 (1959-004A or S-2) was a United States Satellite launched on August 7, 1959.
• August 15 - Cyprus gains independence. Events 778 - The Battle of Roncevaux Pass, at which Roland is killed Cyprus (Κύπρος transliterated: Kýpros,; Kıbrıs officially the Republic of Cyprus (Κυπριακή Δημοκρατία Kypriakī́ Dīmokratía Independence is the Self-government of a Nation, Country, or State by its residents and population or some portion thereof generally exercising
• August 17 -United States Hebgen Lake Earthquake, Southwest Montana, Kills 28
• August 21 - Hawaii is admitted as the 50th U.S. state. Events 986 - A Byzantine army was destroyed in the pass of Trajan's Gate by the Bulgarians under the Comitopuli The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The 1959 Yellowstone earthquake also known as the Hebgen Lake earthquake in southwestern Montana. Events 1192 - Minamoto Yoritomo becomes Seii Tai Shōgun and the De facto ruler of Japan. The State of Hawaii ( or həˈwaɪʔiː Hawaiian: Mokuāina o Hawaii) is a state in the United States located on an Archipelago in the A US state is any one of the fifty subnational entities of the United States of America that share Sovereignty with the federal government
• August 24 - Cyprus joins United Nations. Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar 's General Gaius Scribonius Curio is defeated in the Second Battle of the Bagradas River Cyprus (Κύπρος transliterated: Kýpros,; Kıbrıs officially the Republic of Cyprus (Κυπριακή Δημοκρατία Kypriakī́ Dīmokratía The United Nations ( UN) is an International organization whose stated aims are to facilitate cooperation in International law, International security

September

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• September 13 - Luna 2 crashes onto the Moon as the first man-made object on the moon. Events in September It is the start of the academic year in many countries in the Northern Hemisphere. Monday (pron ˈmʌndeɪ ˈmʌndi is a Day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. Tuesday is the third Day of the week between Monday and Wednesday. Wednesday is the fourth Day of the week in most western countries Thursday is the fourth day of the week in most western countries and the fourth day of the week in the Judeo-Christian Calendar, falling between Wednesday Friday (pronunciation ˈfraɪdeɪ ˈfraɪdi is the day of the Week falling between Thursday and Saturday. Saturday is the day of the week between Friday and Sunday. It is either the sixth or seventh Day of the week as discussed below. Sunday is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. In the Jewish law it is the first day of the Hebrew calendar week Events 462 - Possible start of first Byzantine indiction cycle. Events 44 BC - Pharaoh Cleopatra VII of Egypt declares her son co-ruler as Ptolemy XV Caesarion. Events 36 BC - In the Battle of Naulochus, Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, Admiral of Octavian, defeats Sextus Pompeius Events 476 - Romulus Augustus, last emperor of the Western Roman Empire, is deposed when Odoacer proclaims himself Events 1590 - Alexander Farnese 's army forces Henry IV of France to raise the siege of Paris. Events 3114 BC - According to the Proleptic Julian calendar the current era in the Maya Long Count Calendar started Events 1251 BC - A Solar eclipse on this date might mark the birth of legendary Heracles at Thebes Greece. Events 70 - Roman forces under Titus sack Jerusalem. 1264 - The Statute of Kalisz Events 1000 - Battle of Svolder, Viking Age. 1379 - Treaty of Neuberg, splitting the Austrian Events 506 - The Bishops of Visigothic Gaul meet in the Council of Agde. Events 9 - The Battle of the Teutoburg Forest ends 506 - The Bishops of Visigothic Gaul Events 1213 - Albigensian Crusade: Simon de Montfort 5th Earl of Leicester, defeats Peter II of Aragon at the Events 509 BC - The Temple of Jupiter on Rome 's Capitoline Hill is dedicated on the ides of September Events 81 - Domitian becomes Emperor of the Roman Empire upon the death of his brother Titus. Events 668 - Eastern Roman Emperor Constans II is assassinated in his bath at Syracuse Italy. Events 1400 - Owain Glyndŵr is declared Prince of Wales by his followers Events 1176 - The Battle of Myriokephalon is fought 1462 - The Battle of Świecino (or Battle of Żarnowiec Events 96 - Nerva is proclaimed Roman Emperor after Domitian is assassinated Events 335 - Dalmatius is raised to the rank of Caesar by his uncle Constantine I. Events 451 - The Battle of Chalons takes place in North Eastern France. Events 1217 - The Estonian tribal leader Lembitu of Lehola was killed in a battle against Teutonic Knights. Events 66 - Emperor Nero creates the Legion I Italica. 1236 - The Lithuanians Events 1122 - Concordat of Worms. 1459 - Battle of Blore Heath, the first major battle of the English Events 622 - Prophet Muhammad completes his hegira from Mecca to Medina. Events 303 - On a voyage preaching the Gospel, Saint Fermin of Pamplona is beheaded in Amiens, France Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar dedicates a Events 489 - Odoacer attacks Theodoric at the Battle of Verona and is defeated again Events 48 BC - Pompey the Great is assassinated on orders of King Ptolemy of Egypt after landing in Egypt. Events 522 BC - Darius I of Persia kills the Magian usurper Gaumâta securing his hold as king of the Persian Empire. Events 1399 - Henry IV is proclaimed King of England. 1744 - France and Spain defeat the Events 509 BC - The Temple of Jupiter on Rome 's Capitoline Hill is dedicated on the ides of September Luna 2 (E-1A series was the second of the Soviet Union's Luna program spacecraft launched in the direction of the Moon.
• September 23 - The M/S Princess of Tasmania Australia’s first passenger RO/RO diesel ferry makes maiden voyage across Bass Strait. Events 1122 - Concordat of Worms. 1459 - Battle of Blore Heath, the first major battle of the English M/S Princess of Tasmania was built in September 1959, GRT 3964 IMO No For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. This article is about passengers in commercial transportation for other uses see Passenger (disambiguation A passenger is a term broadly used Diesel or Diesel fuel (ˈdiːzəl in general is any Fuel used in Diesel engines The most common is a specific fractional distillate of petroleum See also Merchant ship A ferry is a form of transport usually a Boat or Ship, used to carry (or ferry) passengers and Bass Strait (bæs is a sea Strait separating Tasmania from the south of the Australian mainland ( Victoria in particular
• September 25 - Ceylon's prime minister SWRD Bandaranaike assassinated. Events 303 - On a voyage preaching the Gospel, Saint Fermin of Pamplona is beheaded in Amiens, France Sri Lanka, officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka ( Sinhalese:, இலங்கை known as Ceylon before 1972 is an Island Solomon West Ridgeway Dias Bandaranaike ( January 8, 1899 – September 26, 1959) was the fourth Prime Minister (1956-1959 of
• September 26 - Superpower Typhoon Vera hit central Honshū. Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar dedicates a Super Typhoon Vera (T5915 was the strongest typhoon to hit Japan in recorded history or Honshu is the largest Island of Japan. The nation's main island, it is south of Hokkaidō across the Tsugaru Strait, north of Japanese authority estimate killing at least 5,098, injuring another 38,921, 1,533,000 are homeless. Most of victim and damage at Nagoya erea, where occurred with storm surge. is the third-largest incorporated city and the fourth most populous urban area in Japan.

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• October 2 - Rod Serling's classic anthology series The Twilight Zone premieres on CBS. October events and holidays Children's Book Week ( England) - First Week of October National Day ( China People's Republic Monday (pron ˈmʌndeɪ ˈmʌndi is a Day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. Tuesday is the third Day of the week between Monday and Wednesday. Wednesday is the fourth Day of the week in most western countries Thursday is the fourth day of the week in most western countries and the fourth day of the week in the Judeo-Christian Calendar, falling between Wednesday Friday (pronunciation ˈfraɪdeɪ ˈfraɪdi is the day of the Week falling between Thursday and Saturday. Saturday is the day of the week between Friday and Sunday. It is either the sixth or seventh Day of the week as discussed below. Sunday is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. In the Jewish law it is the first day of the Hebrew calendar week Events 331 BC - Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of Gaugamela. Events 1187 - Siege of Jerusalem: Saladin captures Jerusalem after 88 years of Crusader rule Events 42 BC - First Battle of Philippi: Triumvirs Mark Antony and Octavian fight an indecisive battle with Caesar's Events 610 - Heraclius arrives by ship from Africa at Constantinople, overthrows Byzantine Emperor Phocas Events 869 - The Fourth Council of Constantinople is convened to decide about what to do about Patriarch Photius of Constantinople Events 105 BC - Battle of Arausio: The Cimbri inflict the heaviest defeat on the Roman army of Gnaeus Mallius Maximus Events 3761 BC - The epoch (origin of the modern Hebrew calendar ( Proleptic Julian calendar) Events 314 - Roman Emperor Licinius is defeated by his colleague Constantine I at the Battle of Cibalae, and loses Events 768 - Carloman I and Charlemagne are crowned Kings of The Franks. Events 680 - Battle of Karbala: Shia Imam Husayn bin Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, is decapitated Events 1138 - A massive earthquake struck Aleppo, Syria. 1531 - Huldrych Zwingli is killed Events 539 BC - The army of Cyrus the Great of Persia takes Babylon. Events 54 - Nero ascends to the Roman throne 409 - Vandals and Alans crossed the Pyrenees Events 1066 - Norman Conquest: Battle of Hastings - In England on Senlac Hill seven miles from Hastings, the forces Events 533 - Byzantine General Belisarius makes his formal entry into Carthage, having conquered it from the Events 456 - Magister militum Ricimer defeats the Emperor Avitus at Piacenza and becomes master of the western Events 539 BC - King Cyrus The Great of Persia marches into the city of Babylon, releasing the Jews from almost Events 1009 - The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a Christian church in Jerusalem, is completely destroyed by the Fatimid Events 202 BCE - The Battle of Zama results in the defeat of Carthage and Hannibal. Events 1740 - Maria Theresa takes the throne of Austria. France, Prussia, Bavaria and Saxony Events 1512 - Martin Luther joins the theological faculty of the University of Wittenberg. Events 202 BC - Hannibal Barca, leader of the Carthaginians, is defeated by the Roman legions under Scipio Africanus Events 4004 BC - Creation of the world begins according to the calculations of Archbishop James Ussher 42 BC - Events 69 - Second Battle of Bedriacum, forces under Antonius Primus the commander of the Danube armies loyal to Vespasian, defeat Events 1147 - The Portuguese, under Afonso I, and Crusaders from England and Flanders conquer Lisbon after a Events 740 - An Earthquake strikes Constantinople, causing much damage and death Events 312 - Constantine the Great is said to have received his famous Vision of the Cross. Events 306 - Maxentius is proclaimed Roman Emperor. 312 - Battle of Milvian Bridge: Constantine Events 437 - Valentinian III, Western Roman Emperor, marries Licinia Eudoxia, daughter of his cousin Theodosius II Events 637 - Antioch surrenders to the Muslim forces under Rashidun Caliphate after the Battle of Iron bridge. Events 445 BC – Ezra reads the Book of the Law to the Israelites in Jerusalem (see Nehemiah 91 NLTse Events 1187 - Siege of Jerusalem: Saladin captures Jerusalem after 88 years of Crusader rule Rodman Edward "Rod" Serling ( December 25, 1924 &ndash June 28, 1975) was an American Screenwriter, best known The Twilight Zone is an American Television series created by Rod Serling. CBS Broadcasting Inc ( CBS) is an American radio and Television network.
• October 7 - U.S.S.R. probe Luna 3 sends back first ever photos of the far side of the Moon. Events 3761 BC - The epoch (origin of the modern Hebrew calendar ( Proleptic Julian calendar) The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR was a constitutionally Socialist state that existed in Eurasia from 1922 to 1991 The Soviet spaceprobe Luna 3 (E-3 series was the third spacecraft sent successfully to the Moon and was an early triumph in the human exploration of outer space Far Side of the Moon, in original French, La face cachée de la lune, is a 2003 film by Robert Lepage.
• October 12
  • At the national congress of APRA in Peru a group of leftist radicals is expelled from the party. Events 539 BC - The army of Cyrus the Great of Persia takes Babylon. The Alianza Popular Revolucionaria Americana is a Left wing Peruvian Political party. Peru (Perú Piruw Piruw officially the Republic of Peru ( reˈpuβlika del peˈɾu is a country in western South America. They will later form APRA Rebelde. APRA Rebelde was a splinter-group of the Peruvian APRA. APRA Rebelde was formed in 1959, by a group that was expelled from APRA at a National
  • Large scale diamond robbery in London.
• October 13 - USA launches Explorer 7. Events 54 - Nero ascends to the Roman throne 409 - Vandals and Alans crossed the Pyrenees Explorer 7 (1959-009A was launched October 13, 1959. It was designed to measure solar X-ray and Lyman-alpha flux trapped Energetic
• October 21 - In New York City, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum opens to the public. Events 1512 - Martin Luther joins the theological faculty of the University of Wittenberg. The City of New York This article refers to the Guggenheim's landmark New York museum It was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Frank Lloyd Wright (June 8 1867 &ndash April 9 1959 was an American (of Welsh descent Architect, Interior designer, Writer, and educator who
• October 31
  • Riots in the Belgian Congo. Events 445 BC – Ezra reads the Book of the Law to the Israelites in Jerusalem (see Nehemiah 91 NLTse The Belgian Congo ( Dutch: Belgisch Kongo French: Congo Belge German: Belgisch Kongo was the formal title of present-day Democratic Republic
  • Lee Harvey Oswald announces in Moscow that he will never return to the United States. Lee Harvey Oswald (October 18 1939 &ndash November 24 1963 was according to three United States government investigations the assassin of U Moscow (Москва́ romanised: Moskvá, IPA: see also other names) is the Capital and the largest city of The United States of America —commonly referred to as the

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• November 2 - The first section of the M1 motorway was opened between the present junctions 5 and 18. Events in November All Saints' Day (formerly All Hallows Day a Christian holy day is celebrated on November 1, the day after Halloween Monday (pron ˈmʌndeɪ ˈmʌndi is a Day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. Tuesday is the third Day of the week between Monday and Wednesday. Wednesday is the fourth Day of the week in most western countries Thursday is the fourth day of the week in most western countries and the fourth day of the week in the Judeo-Christian Calendar, falling between Wednesday Friday (pronunciation ˈfraɪdeɪ ˈfraɪdi is the day of the Week falling between Thursday and Saturday. Saturday is the day of the week between Friday and Sunday. It is either the sixth or seventh Day of the week as discussed below. Sunday is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. In the Jewish law it is the first day of the Hebrew calendar week Events 996 - Emperor Otto III issues a deed to Gottschalk Bishop of Freising which is the oldest known document using the name Ostarrîchi Events 1570 - A Tidal wave in the North Sea devastates the coast from Holland to Jutland, killing more than 1000 Events 644 - Umar ibn al-Khattab, the second Muslim Caliph, is killed by a Persian slave in Medina. Events 1333 - Flood of the Arno River, causing massive damage in Florence as recorded by the Florentine chronicler Giovanni Villani Events 1499 - Publication of the Catholicon in Treguier ( Brittany) Events 355 - Roman Emperor Constantius II promotes his cousin Julian to the rank of Caesar, entrusting him with Events 1492 - The Ensisheim Meteorite the oldest Meteorite with a known date of impact strikes the Earth around noon in a Wheat Events 1519 - Hernán Cortés enters Tenochtitlán and Aztec ruler Moctezuma welcomes him with great a Celebration Events 694 - Egica, a king of the Visigoths of Hispania, accuses Jews of aiding Muslims sentencing all Events 1444 - Battle of Varna: The crusading forces of King Vladislaus III of Varna (aka Ulaszlo I of Hungary and Wladyslaw Events 308 - The Congress of Carnuntum: Attempting to keep peace within the Roman Empire, the leaders of the Tetrarchy declare Events 764 - Tibetan troops occupy Chang'an, the capital of the Chinese Tang Dynasty, for fifteen days Events 1002 - English king Ethelred orders the killing of all Danes in England, known today as the St Events 1533 - Conquistadors from Spain under the leadership of Francisco Pizarro arrive in Cajamarca, Inca Events 655 - Battle of Winwaed: Penda of Mercia is defeated by Oswiu of Northumbria. Events 534 - A second and final revision of the Codex Justinianus is published Events 284 - Diocletian is proclaimed emperor by his soldiers Events 326 - The old St Peter's Basilica is consecrated 1302 - Pope Boniface VIII issues the Papal bull Events 1095 - The Council of Clermont, called by Pope Urban II to discuss sending the First Crusade to the Holy Land Events 284 - Diocletian was chosen as Roman Emperor. 762 - Bögü Khan of the Uyghurs, Events 164 BC - Judas Maccabaeus, son of Mattathias of the Hasmonean family restores the Temple in Jerusalem. Events 498 - Kofi Aseidu- After the death of Anastasius II, Symmachus is elected Pope in the Lateran Events 800 - Charlemagne arrives at Rome to investigate the alleged crimes of Events 380 - Theodosius I makes his adventus, or formal Events 1034 - Máel Coluim mac Cináeda, King of Scots dies Donnchad, the Events 43 BC - The Second Triumvirate alliance of Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus ("Octavian" later "Caesar Augustus" Events 1095 - Pope Urban II declares the First Crusade at the Council of Clermont For the town in Argentina, see 28 de Noviembre. Events Events 1777 - San Jose California, is founded as el Pueblo de San José de Guadalupe Events 1700 - Battle of Narva — A Swedish army of 8500 men under Charles XII defeats Events 1570 - A Tidal wave in the North Sea devastates the coast from Holland to Jutland, killing more than 1000 The M1 is a major south – north Motorway in England primarily connecting London to Leeds, where
• November 8 - Leeds City Tramways closes down. Events 1519 - Hernán Cortés enters Tenochtitlán and Aztec ruler Moctezuma welcomes him with great a Celebration
• November 12 - The Warner Bros. epic The Miracle, very loosely based on the 1911 stage pantomime produced by Max Reinhardt, is released. Events 764 - Tibetan troops occupy Chang'an, the capital of the Chinese Tang Dynasty, for fifteen days Warner Bros Entertainment Inc (or Warner Bros, Warner Bros Pictures) is one of the world's largest producers of Film and The Miracle is a 1959 remake of a 1912 German film Das Mirakel directed by Cherry Kearton and Max Reinhardt Max Reinhardt ( September 9, 1873 - October 30, 1943) was an Austrian (later naturalised American) theatre and film It is a critical and financial bomb.
• November 15 - The Clutter family of Holcomb, Kansas is brutally murdered. Events 655 - Battle of Winwaed: Penda of Mercia is defeated by Oswiu of Northumbria. In Cold Blood is a 1966 book by American author Truman Capote. Holcomb is a city in Finney County, Kansas, United States. The population was 2026 at the 2000 census.
• November 18 - MGM's widescreen, multimillion dollar, Technicolor version of Ben-Hur, starring Charlton Heston, is released and becomes the studio's greatest hit up to that time. Events 326 - The old St Peter's Basilica is consecrated 1302 - Pope Boniface VIII issues the Papal bull Technicolor is the trademark for a series of color film processes pioneered by Technicolor Motion Picture Corporation Charlton Heston (born John Charles Carter; October 4 1923 &ndash April 5 2008) was an American Actor of It is critically acclaimed and eventually wins 11 Academy Awards - a record held until 1998, when 1997's Titanic becomes the first film to equal the record. "The Oscar" redirects here for the film see The Oscar (film. Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) Titanic is a 1997 Disaster film directed written co-produced and co-edited by James Cameron about the sinking of the RMS ''Titanic''

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• December 1 - Cold War: Antarctic Treaty signed - 12 countries, including the United States and the Soviet Union, sign a landmark treaty, which sets aside Antarctica as a scientific preserve and bans military activity on that continent (this was the first arms control agreement established during the Cold War). Events in December Union Day of Romania (1 December World AIDS Day ( December 1) National Day of Monday (pron ˈmʌndeɪ ˈmʌndi is a Day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. Tuesday is the third Day of the week between Monday and Wednesday. Wednesday is the fourth Day of the week in most western countries Thursday is the fourth day of the week in most western countries and the fourth day of the week in the Judeo-Christian Calendar, falling between Wednesday Friday (pronunciation ˈfraɪdeɪ ˈfraɪdi is the day of the Week falling between Thursday and Saturday. Saturday is the day of the week between Friday and Sunday. It is either the sixth or seventh Day of the week as discussed below. Sunday is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. In the Jewish law it is the first day of the Hebrew calendar week Events 800 - Charlemagne judges the accusations against Pope Leo III in the Vatican Events 1409 - The University of Leipzig opens 1755 - The second Eddystone Lighthouse is destroyed by fire Events 1800 - War of the Second Coalition: Battle of Hohenlinden, French "December 4th" redirects here For the song by Jay-Z, see December 4th (song. Events 63 BC - Cicero reads the last of his Catiline Orations. Events 1060 - Béla I of Hungary is crowned king of Hungary 1240 - Mongol invasion of Rus: Kiev Events 43 BC - Marcus Tullius Cicero assassinated 1696 - Connecticut Route 108, one of the oldest highways Events 1609 - Biblioteca Ambrosiana opens its reading room the second public library of Europe. Events 536 - Byzantine General Belisarius enters Rome while the Ostrogothic garrison peacefully leaves the city Events 1041 - Empress Zoe of Byzantium elevates her adoptive son to the throne of the Eastern Roman Empire as Michael V Events 359 - Honoratus, the first known Prefect of the City of Constantinople, takes office Events 627 - Battle of Nineveh: A Byzantine army under Emperor Heraclius defeats Emperor Khosrau II 's Persian Events 1294 - Saint Celestine V abdicates the papacy after only five months Celestine hoped to return to his previous life Events 1287 - St Lucia's flood: The Zuider Zee sea wall in the Netherlands collapses killing over 50000 people Events 533 - Byzantine general Belisarius defeats the Vandals, commanded by King Gelimer, at the Battle of Events 755 - An Lushan revolts against Chancellor Yang Guozhong at Fanyang, initiating the An Shi Rebellion Events 546 - Gothic War (535–554: The Ostrogoths of King Totila Events 218 BC - Second Punic War: Battle of the Trebia - Hannibal 's Carthaginian forces defeat those of the Events 324 - Licinius abdicates his position as Roman Emperor. Events 69 - Vespasian, formerly a general under Nero, enters Rome to claim the title of Emperor. Events 69 - The end of the Year of the four emperors: Following Galba, Otho and Vitellius, Vespasian Events 1790 - The Turkish fortress of Izmail is stormed and captured by Suvorov and his Russian armies Events 962 - Byzantine-Arab Wars: Under the future Emperor Nicephorus Phocas, Byzantine troops stormed the city Events 563 - The Byzantine church Hagia Sophia in Constantinople is dedicated for the second time after being destroyed by Earthquakes Events 274 - Roman Emperor Aurelian Events 1481 - Battle of Westbrook - Holland defeats troops of Utrecht. Events 537 - The Hagia Sophia is completed 1512 - The Spanish Crown issues the Laws of Burgos, governing the Events 1065 - Westminster Abbey is Consecrated. 1308 - The reign of Emperor Hanazono, Emperor of Events 1170 - Thomas Becket: Thomas Becket Archbishop of Canterbury is assassinated inside Canterbury Cathedral by followers of King Henry II Events 1460 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Wakefield. 1816 - The Treaty of St Events 406 – Vandals, Alans and Suebians cross the Rhine, beginning an invasion of Gallia. Events 800 - Charlemagne judges the accusations against Pope Leo III in the Vatican Cold War is the state of conflict tension and competition that existed between the United States and the Soviet Union (USSR and their respective allies from the The Antarctic Treaty and related agreements collectively called the Antarctic Treaty System or ATS, regulate International relations with respect to The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR was a constitutionally Socialist state that existed in Eurasia from 1922 to 1991 A Treaty is an agreement under International law entered into by actors in international law namely States and International organizations. A continent is one of several large Landmasses on Earth. They are generally identified by Convention rather than any strict criteria with seven regions Arms control is an umbrella term for restrictions upon the development production stockpiling Proliferation, and usage of Weapons especially Weapons of mass
• December 2 - Malpasset dam in southern France collapses and water flows over the town of Frejus: 412 dead. Events 1409 - The University of Leipzig opens 1755 - The second Eddystone Lighthouse is destroyed by fire Malpasset was an arch dam on the Reyran River constructed approximately 7 km north of Fréjus on the Côte d'Azur, southern France This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. Fréjus can also refer to the Fréjus Road Tunnel and the Fréjus Rail Tunnel in the Alps
• December 13 - Three years after its first telecast, MGM's The Wizard of Oz is shown on television for only the second time, but it gains an even larger viewing audience than its first television outing, spurring CBS to make it an annual tradition. Events 1294 - Saint Celestine V abdicates the papacy after only five months Celestine hoped to return to his previous life The Wizard of Oz is a 1939 American musical - Fantasy film mainly directed by Victor Fleming and based on the 1900 children’s
• December 14 - Makarios selected first president of Cyprus. Events 1287 - St Lucia's flood: The Zuider Zee sea wall in the Netherlands collapses killing over 50000 people The President of Cyprus is the Head of state and the Head of government of the Republic of Cyprus.

Undated

• Pantyhose are introduced by Glen Raven Mills. Pantyhose (also called tights) are sheer, close fitting coverings of the body from the Waist to the feet
• Workers World Party is founded by Sam Marcy. Workers World Party ( WWP) is a communist party in the United States founded in 1959 by a group led by Sam Marcy. Sam Marcy (1911– February 1, 1998) was an American Marxist of the post- World War II era
• The first known human with HIV dies in Congo. Human immunodeficiency virus ( HIV) is a Lentivirus (a member of the Retrovirus family that can lead to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome The Belgian Congo ( Dutch: Belgisch Kongo French: Congo Belge German: Belgisch Kongo was the formal title of present-day Democratic Republic PMID 9468138
• The current (as of 2006) design of the Japanese 10 yen coin was put into circulation. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics.
• The Caspian Tiger became extinct in Iran by this date. The Caspian tiger or Persian tiger ( Panthera tigris virgata) was the westernmost Subspecies of Tiger, found in Iran, Iraq

Ongoing

• Algerian War (1954-62)
• First Sudanese Civil War (1955-72)
• Marshall Plan
• Mau Mau Uprising (1952-60)

Births

1959 in other calendars

Gregorian calendar	1959 MCMLIX
Ab urbe condita	2712
Armenian calendar	1408 ԹՎ ՌՆԸ
Bahá'í calendar	115 – 116
Berber calendar	2909
Buddhist calendar	2503
Burmese calendar	1321
Chinese calendar	4595/4655-11-22 (戊戌年十一月廿二日) — to — 4596/4656-12-2 (己亥年十二月初二日)
Coptic calendar	1675 – 1676
Ethiopian calendar	1951 – 1952
Hebrew calendar	5719 – 5720
Hindu calendars
- Vikram Samvat	2014 – 2015
- Shaka Samvat	1881 – 1882
- Kali Yuga	5060 – 5061
Holocene calendar	11959
Iranian calendar	1337 – 1338
Islamic calendar	1378 – 1379
Japanese calendar	Shōwa 34 (昭和34年)
Korean calendar	4292
Thai solar calendar	2502
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January-February

• January 1 - Azali Assoumani, President of the Comoros
• January 5 - Clancy Brown, American actor
• January 9
  • Rigoberta Menchú, Guatemalan writer, recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize
  • Mark Martin, NASCAR driver
• January 16 - Sade, Nigerian-born singer
• January 17 - Susanna Hoffs, Lead singer of The Bangles
• January 21
  • Paulo Miklos, Brazilian singer and actor
  • Alex McLeish, Birmingham City and ex-Scotland manager
• January 24 - Nastassja Kinski, German actress
• January 27 - Keith Olbermann, American news correspondent and sportscaster
• January 31 - Kelly Moore, American race car driver
• February 3 - Lol Tolhurst, cofounder and former drummer/keyboardist of The Cure
• February 4 - Lawrence Taylor, American football player
• February 6 - Ken Nelson, English record producer
• February 10 - Dennis Gentry, American football player
• February 14 - Renee Fleming, American soprano
• February 16 - John McEnroe, American tennis player
• February 22 - Kyle MacLachlan, American actor
• February 26 - Rolando Blackman, Panamanian basketball player

March-April

• March 4 - Rick Ardon, Australian news presenter
• March 6 - Tom Arnold, American actor and comedian
• March 8 - Aidan Quinn, Irish/American actor
• March 9 - Giovanni di Lorenzo, German-Italian journalist and talk show host
• March 10 - Mike Wallace, American race car driver
• March 15 - Harold Baines, baseball player
• March 16
  • Flavor Flav, American rapper
  • Jens Stoltenberg, Prime Minister of Norway
• March 17 - Danny Ainge, American basketball player, coach, and baseball player
• March 18
  • Luc Besson, French film producer, writer, and director
  • Irene Cara, American singer
• March 20
  • Steve Borden, American wrestler
  • Steve McFadden, British actor
• March 21 - Nobuo Uematsu, Japanese composer
• March 22 - Matthew Modine, American actor
• March 29
  • Barry Blanchard, Canadian mountaineer
  • Perry Farrell, American musician
• April 1 - Denise Nickerson, American actress
• April 2 - Badou Zaki, Morrocan football player and manager
• April 3 - David Hyde Pierce, American actor
• April 10 - Brian Setzer, American guitarist (Stray Cats)
• April 11 - Ana María Polo, Cuban-born judge and television personality
• April 15 - Fruit Chan, Hong Kong film director
• April 16 - Alison Ramsay, Scottish field hockey player
• April 20 - Clint Howard, American actor and producer
• April 21 - Robert Smith, British musician (The Cure)
• April 21 - Jerry Only American musician Bassist (The Misfits)
• April 22
  • Catherine Mary Stewart, Canadian actress
  • Ryan Stiles, American actor
  • Terry Francona, American baseball player and manager
• April 25 - Tony Phillips, American baseball player
• April 27 - Sheena Easton, Scottish singer
• April 30 - Stephen Harper, Canadian politician and present Prime Minister (2006- )

May-June

• May 3 - Uma Bharati, Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh
• May 3 - Ben Elton, British comedian and writer
• May 5
  • Ian McCulloch, English singer (Echo & the Bunnymen)
  • Steve Stevens, American guitarist
  • Peter Molyneux, British game programmer
• May 10 - Victoria Rowell, American actress
• May 14 - Patrick Bruel, French singer
• May 15 - Andrew Eldritch, British musician (The Sisters of Mercy)
• May 17 - Marcelo Loffreda, Argentine rugby player and coach
• May 17 - Jim Nantz, American sports announcer
• May 19 - Nicole Brown Simpson, ex-wife of O.J. Simpson and murder victim (d. The Algerian War ( French: Guerre d'Algérie; 1954-1962 also known as Algerian War of Independence, led to Algeria 's independence from The First Sudanese Civil War (also known as Anyanya rebellion or Anyanya I, after the name of the rebels was a conflict from 1955 to 1972 The Marshall Plan (from its enactment officially the European Recovery Program, ERP) was the primary plan of the United States for rebuilding and creating a stronger The Gregorian calendar is the most widely used Calendar in the world today Ab Urbe condita (literally "from The Armenian calendar is the traditional calendar of Armenia. The Bahá'í calendar, also called the Badí‘ calendar, used by the Bahá'í Faith, is a Solar calendar with regular years of 365 days and Leap The Berber calendar is the annual Calendar used by Berber people in North Africa. The Buddhist calendar is used on mainland Southeast Asia in the countries of Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Myanmar (formerly Burma The traditional Burmese calendar is a Lunisolar calendar based on both the phases of the moon and the motion of the sun The Chinese calendar is lunisolar, incorporating elements of a Lunar calendar with those of a Solar calendar. The Chinese sexagenary cycle ( is a cyclic numeral system of 60 combinations of the two basic cycles the ten Heavenly Stems (天干 tiāngān The Chinese sexagenary cycle ( is a cyclic numeral system of 60 combinations of the two basic cycles the ten Heavenly Stems (天干 tiāngān The Coptic calendar, also called the Alexandrian calendar, is used by the Coptic Orthodox Church and still used in Egypt The Ethiopian calendar ( Amharic: የኢትዮጵያ ዘመን አቆጣጠር ye'Ītyōṗṗyā zemen āḳoṭaṭer) also called the Ge'ez calendar, The Hebrew calendar (הלוח העברי ha'luach ha'ivri) or Jewish calendar is a Lunisolar calendar used by Jews for predominantly religious Calendar Events Births Deaths Calendar Events Births Deaths The Hindu calendar used in ancient times has undergone many changes in the process of regionalization and today there are several regional Indian Calendars, as The Indian national calendar (sometimes called Saka calendar) is the official civil calendar in use in India. Kali Yuga ( Devanāgarī: sa कलियुग lit "Age of Kali " "age of vice" is one of the four stages of development that the world goes The Iranian calendar or Solar Hejri (تقویم هجری شمسی؛ سالنمای هجری خورشیدی Taqwim Hejri Shamsi Salanmay Hejri Khurshidi) is an astronomical The Islamic calendar or Muslim calendar ( Arabic: التقويم الهجري at-taqwīm al-hijrī; Persian: تقویم هجری قمری ‎ Since January 1, 1873, Japan has used the Gregorian calendar, with local names for the months and mostly fixed holidays The, or Shōwa era, is the period of Japanese history corresponding to the reign of Emperor Shōwa ( Hirohito) from December 25, 1926 to The traditional Korean calendar is a Lunisolar calendar which like the traditional calendars of other East Asian countries was based on the Chinese calendar The Thai solar calendar, Suriyakati (สุริยคติ has been the official and prevalent Calendar in Thailand since it was adopted by King New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC List of Heads of State of the Comoros (Dates in italics indicate de facto continuation of office Affiliations Events 1477 - Battle of Nancy: Charles the Bold is killed and Burgundy becomes part of France. Clarence J Brown III (born January 5, 1959) is an American Actor. Events 475 - Byzantine Emperor Zeno is forced to flee his capital at Constantinople. Rigoberta Menchú Tum (b 9 January 1959, Chimel Quiché, Guatemala) is an indigenous Guatemalan of the Quiché - The Nobel Peace Prize ( Swedish, Danish and Nobels fredspris is one of five Nobel Prizes Bequeathed by the Swedish industrialist and inventor Mark Martin may refer to Mark Martin (racecar driver (b 1959 American racecar driver Mark Martin (cartoonist, American cartoonist Events 27 BC - The title Augustus is bestowed upon Gaius Julius Caesar Octavian by the Roman Senate. See also Sade (band Helen Folasade Adu, OBE, (born 16 January 1959 better known as Sade (pronounced "shah-day" ʃɑːˈdeɪ is a Events 38 BC - Octavian marries Livia Drusilla. 1287 - King Alfonso III of Aragon invades Minorca Susanna Lee Hoffs (born January 17, 1959) is an American Vocalist, Guitarist and Actress best known as a member of Events 1189 - Philip II of France and Richard I of England begin to assemble troops to wage the Third Crusade. Paulo Roberto de Souza Miklos (born on January 21, 1959, in São Paulo) is a Multi-instrumentalist, musician and actor from Brazil Alexander "Alex" McLeish (born 21 January 1959) nicknamed "Big Eck" is a Scottish former professional footballer who Birmingham City Football Club is an English Professional football club based in the city of Birmingham. Scotland ( Gaelic: Alba) is a Country in northwest Europethat occupies the northern third of the island of Great Britain. Events 41 - Gaius Caesar (Caligula, known for his eccentricity and cruel Despotism, is Assassinated by his disgruntled Nastassja Kinski (born Nastassja Aglaia Nakszyński, January 24, 1961 Events 98 - Trajan becomes Roman Emperor after the death of Nerva. Keith Olbermann (born January 27 1959 is an American Sportscaster, news anchor, and Political commentator. Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes Kelly Moore (born January 31, 1959) is the all time winningest driver in the NASCAR Grand National Division Busch East Series and the driver of the #47 Events 1112 - Ramon Berenguer III of Barcelona and Douce I of Provence marry uniting the fortunes of those two states The Cure are an English rock band that formed in Crawley, West Sussex in 1976 Events 211 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus dies leaving the Roman Empire in the hands of his two quarrelsome sons Lawrence Julius Taylor (born February 4 1959 nicknamed LT, is a retired Hall of Fame American football player Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats the combined army of Pompeian followers and Numidians under Metellus Scipio Ken Nelson can refer to Ken Nelson (United States record producer Ken Nelson (British record producer Events 1355 - The St Scholastica's Day riot breaks out in Oxford, England, leaving 63 scholars and perhaps 30 locals dead Dennis Louis Gentry (born February 10, 1959 in Lubbock Texas) is a former professional American football player who was selected by the Events 842 - Charles the Bald and Louis the German swear the Oaths of Strasbourg in the French and German WikipediaWikiProject Opera#Infoboxes --> Renée Fleming (born February 14 1959 is an accomplished American Soprano specializing Events 1249 - Andrew of Longjumeau is dispatched by Louis IX of France as his ambassador to meet with the Khan of the Mongols John Patrick McEnroe Jr (born February 16 1959 is an American former World No Events 1495 - King Charles VIII of France enters Naples to claim the city's throne Kyle MacLachlan (born February 22 1959 in Yakima Washington) is a Golden Globe award winning American actor Events 747 BC - Epoch (origin of Ptolemy 's Nabonassar Era 364 - Valentinian I is proclaimed Rolando "Ro" Antonio Blackman (born February 26, 1959 in Panama City, Panama) is a retired American Basketball player in Panama, officially the Republic of Panama (República de Panamá) is the southernmost country of Central America. Events 51 - Nero, later to become Roman Emperor, is given the title Princeps iuventutis (head of the youth Rick Ardon (born 4 March 1959 in Perth Western Australia) is a news presenter on Seven News in Perth, Western Australia Events 1079 - Omar Khayyám completes the Iranian calendar. 1454 - Thirteen Years' War: Delegates of Thomas Duane "Tom" Arnold (born March 6, 1959) is an American Actor and Comedian. Events 1618 - Johannes Kepler discovers the third law of planetary motion. Aidan Quinn ( Irish: Aodhán Ó Cuinn born March 8 1959) is an Irish American Actor. Events 590 - Bahram Chobin is crowned as king Barham VI of Persia. Giovanni di Lorenzo (born March 9, 1959) is a German - Italian journalist Events 241 BC - First Punic War: Battle of the Aegates Islands - The Romans sink the Carthaginian fleet bringing Mike Wallace (born March 10 1959 in Fenton Missouri) is a NASCAR race car driver Events 44 BC - Julius Caesar, Dictator of the Roman Republic, is stabbed to death by Marcus Junius Brutus, Harold Douglas Baines (born March 15 1959 in Easton Maryland) is a former Right fielder and Designated hitter in Major League Events 597 BC - Babylonians capture Jerusalem, replace Jehoiachin with Zedekiah as king William Jonathan Drayton Jr (born March 16, 1959) better known by his stage name Flavor Flav, is an American rapper television star (born 16 March 1959 is the Prime Minister of Norway. He took office in October of 2005 he was previously Prime Minister from 2000 to 2001 This is a list of viceroys ( visekonge) governors ( rigsstatholder) first ministers ( førstestatsråd) and Prime ministers ( statsminister) of Events 45 BC - In his last victory Julius Caesar defeats the Pompeian forces of Titus Labienus and Pompey the Younger Daniel (Danny Ray Ainge (born March 17, 1959 in Eugene Oregon, U Events 37 - The Roman Senate annuls Tiberius ' will and proclaims Caligula emperor Luc Besson (lyk bɛsɔ̃ born 18 March 1959 is a French Film director, writer and producer. Irene Cara Escalera ( March 18, 1959) is an American singer and actress Events 1600 - The Linköping Bloodbath takes place on Maundy Thursday in Linköping, Sweden. Steve McFadden (born 20 March 1959) is an English Actor who is well-known for his starring role as Phil Mitchell in the British Events 630 - Byzantine emperor Heraclius restores the True Cross to Jerusalem. is a Japanese Video game music Composer and Musician, best known for scoring numerous Final Fantasy titles Events 238 - Gordian I and his son Gordian II are proclaimed Roman emperor. Matthew Avery Modine (born March 22, 1959) is an American Actor, perhaps most famous for playing Private Joker in Stanley Kubrick's Events 1461 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Towton - Edward of York defeats Queen Margaret to become King Barry Blanchard (born in Calgary Alberta, Canada on March 29, 1959) is one of North America's top alpinists, noted for pushing the Not to be confused with Pharrell Williams Perry Farrell (born Peretz Bernstein on March 29, 1959) is an American Events 527 - Byzantine Emperor Justin I names his nephew Justinian I as co-ruler and successor to the throne Denise Nickerson (born April 1, 1957) is an American former child actress Events 68 - Galba, Governor of Hispania, names himself legatus senatus populique Romani, breaking the line of Ezzaiki Badou, nicknamed "Zaki" ( Arabic: بادو الزاكي born 2 April 1959 in Sidi Kacem) was the manager of the Morocco Events 1043 - Edward the Confessor is crowned King of England. David Hyde Pierce (born April 3, 1959) is an American Actor, best known for his role as Psychiatrist Dr Events 879 - Louis III becomes King of the Western Franks. 1407 - the lama Brian Setzer (born April 10 1959, Massapequa, New York) is an American Guitarist, Singer and Songwriter The Stray Cats are a Rockabilly band formed in 1979 by guitarist/vocalist Brian Setzer (Bloodless Pharaohs/ Brian Setzer Orchestra) with Events 491 - Flavius Anastasius becomes Byzantine Emperor, with the name of Anastasius I. Ana María Polo (born in Havana, Cuba on April 11, 1959) is a Cuban American Lawyer who has become famous among Hispanic Events 1450 - Battle of Formigny: Toward the end of the Hundred Years' War, the French attack and nearly annihilate English Fruit Chan Gor ( born April 15, 1959 in Guangdong, China, is an independent Hong Kong Screenwriter, Events 1178 BC - A Solar eclipse may have marked the return of Odysseus, legendary King of Ithaca, to his kingdom Alison Ramsay (born April 16, 1959) is a former Scottish Field hockey player who was a member of the Great Britain and Northern Ireland Events 1303 - The University of Rome La Sapienza is instituted by Pope Boniface VIII. Clint Howard (born April 20 1959) is an American Film and Television Actor. Events 753 BC - Romulus and Remus found Rome ( traditional date) Robert James Smith (born April 21, 1959 in Blackpool) is an English Guitarist, Vocalist and Songwriter, The Cure are an English rock band that formed in Crawley, West Sussex in 1976 Events 753 BC - Romulus and Remus found Rome ( traditional date) Jerry Only (born Gerald Caiafa on April 21 1959 in Lodi New Jersey) is the bassist and current Vocalist for the Horror punk The Misfits are an American Events 1500 - Portuguese Navigator Pedro Álvares Cabral becomes the first European to sight Brazil. Catherine Mary Stewart (born Catherine Mary Nursall on April 22 1959 in Edmonton, Alberta Stewart made guest appearances Ryan Lee Stiles (born April 22, 1959) is an Emmy -nominated American - Canadian Actor and Comedian, whose work Terry Jon Francona (born April 22, 1959 in Aberdeen South Dakota) nicknamed " Tito," is a Major League Baseball Events 1607 - Eighty Years' War: The Dutch fleet destroys the anchored Spanish fleet at Gibraltar. Keith Anthony Phillips (born April 25, 1959 in Atlanta, Georgia) is a former Major League Baseball Utility player who had Events 1124 - David I becomes King of Scotland. 1296 - Battle of Dunbar: The Scots are defeated Sheena Easton (born Sheena Shirley Orr on April 27, 1959) is a Scottish pop singer and theatre and television actress Events 313 - Roman emperor Licinius unifies the entire Eastern Roman Empire under his rule WikipediaManual of Style (biographies#Honorific prefixes --> Stephen Joseph Harper PC Events 1491 - Kongo monarch Nkuwu Nzinga is baptised by Portuguese missionaries adopting the baptismal name of João Uma Ragini Bharti ( Hindi: उमा भारती (born May 3, 1959, Tikamgarh, Madhya Pradesh, India) is an Indian Events 1491 - Kongo monarch Nkuwu Nzinga is baptised by Portuguese missionaries adopting the baptismal name of João Benjamin Charles Elton (born 3 May 1959 is an English Comedian, writer and director. Events 553 - The Second Council of Constantinople begins 1215 - Rebel Barons renounce their allegiance to King John Ian Stephen McCulloch (born 5 May 1959) is an English Singer best known for his work with Echo & the Bunnymen. Echo & the Bunnymen are an English Post-punk group formed in Liverpool in 1978 Steve Stevens (born as Steven Schneider on May 5, 1959, in Brooklyn, New York) is an American guitarist and songwriter Peter Douglas Molyneux OBE (born 5 May 1959 in Guildford, Surrey, UK) is a Computer game designer Events 1291 - Scottish Nobles recognize the authority of Edward I of England. Vicki "Victoria" Lynn Rowell (born May 10, 1959 Rowell knew very little about her father Events 1264 - Battle of Lewes: Henry III of England is captured in France making Simon de Montfort the Patrick Bruel (born Maurice Benguigui, on May 14, 1959 in Tlemcen, Algeria) is a Jewish French Singer Events 1252 - Pope Innocent IV issues the Papal bull Ad exstirpanda, which authorizes but also limits the Andrew Eldritch (born Andrew William Harvey Taylor, 15 May 1959) is the frontman Singer, Songwriter and the only remaining original The Sisters of Mercy are an English Gothic rock band that formed in 1980 Events 1521 - Edward Stafford 3rd Duke of Buckingham, is executed for Treason. Marcelo Loffreda (born May 17, 1959 in Buenos Aires, Argentina) is a rugby player and coach until recently head coach for the English Events 1521 - Edward Stafford 3rd Duke of Buckingham, is executed for Treason. James William Nantz III (born May 17, 1959 in Charlotte North Carolina) is an American Sportscaster, known primarily for his Events 1535 - French explorer Jacques Cartier sets sail on his second voyage to North America with three ships 110 men and Nicole Brown Simpson ( May 19, 1959 - June 12, 1994) was the ex-wife of American football player O Orenthal James "O J" Simpson (born July 9 1947 who has also been called The Juice, is a retired American football player, Murder is the unlawful killing of another human person with Malice aforethought, as defined in Common Law countries 1994)
• May 20 - Israel Kamakawiwo'ole, American singer (d. Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar) Events 325 - The First Council of Nicaea &ndash the first Ecumenical Council of the Christian Church is held 1997)
• May 21 - Brian Lenihan, Jnr, Irish politician
• May 22 - Steven Morrissey, British singer
• May 24 - Pelle Lindbergh, Swedish-born hockey player (d. Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar Events 878 - Syracuse Italy is captured by the Muslim sultan of Sicily. Brian Joseph Lenihan SC (Brian Ó Luineacháin born 21 May 1959 is an Irish politician Events 334 BC - The Greek army of Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of the Granicus. Steven Patrick Morrissey (ˈmɒɹɪsiː born May 22, 1959) known primarily as Morrissey, is a British Singer and Lyricist Events 1218 - The Fifth Crusade leaves Acre for Egypt. 1276 - Magnus Ladulås is crowned Göran Per-Eric "Pelle" Lindbergh ('pɛlɛ ˈlindbærj May 24, 1959 – November 11, 1985) was a Swedish Professional 1985)
• May 27 - Katherine Lanpher, American journalist
• May 29 - Adrian Paul, British actor
• June 8 - Bernard White, Sri Lankan-born American actor, screenwriter and film director
• June 11 - Hugh Laurie, British actor and comedian
• June 12 - John Linnell, American musician (They Might Be Giants)
• June 14 - Marcus Miller, American bassist
• June 22
  • Wayne Federman, American comedian, actor, and author
  • Ed Viesturs, American mountaineer
• June 26 - Mark McKinney, Canadian actor and comedian
• June 27 - Clint Boon, British musician (Inspiral Carpets)
• June 30 - Vincent D'Onofrio, American actor

July-August

• July 3 - Julie Burchill, British journalist
• July 6 - Richard Dacoury, French basketball player
• July 7 - Ben Linder, American engineer (d. Year 1985 ( MCMLXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar) Events 927 - Simeon the Great, Tsar of Bulgaria, dies 1120 - Richard III of Capua is anointed Katherine Lanpher (born May 27, 1959) is a media personality She graduated with a degree in journalism from Northwestern University and with a master’s degree Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian defeats the Sassanid army in the Battle of Ctesiphon, under the walls of the Adrian Paul Hewett (born 29 May 1959 better known as Adrian Paul, is an Actor best known for his role on the Television series Highlander Events 68 - The Roman Senate accepts emperor Galba. 536 - St Silverius becomes Pope (probable Bernard White (born June 8, 1959) is a Sri Lankan-born American Actor, Screenwriter and Film director. Events 1184 BC - Trojan War: Troy is sacked and burned according to the calculations of Eratosthenes. James Hugh Calum Laurie, OBE (born June 11, 1959) is an English Actor, Comedian, Writer and Musician Events 1381 - Peasants' Revolt: in England, rebels arrive at Blackheath. John Sidney Linnell (born June 12, 1959, New York City, New York) musician is known primarily as one half of Brooklyn New York They Might Be Giants (commonly abbreviated to TMBG) is an American Alternative rock band which began as a duo of John Flansburgh and John Events 1276 - While taking exile in Fuzhou in southern China, away from the advancing Mongol invaders, the remnants of the Marcus Miller (born June 14, 1959 in Brooklyn, New York) is a Grammy Award-winning Jazz musician composer producer and multi-instrumentalist Events 217 BC - Battle of Raphia: Ptolemy IV of Egypt defeats Antiochus III the Great of the Seleucid kingdom. Wayne Federman (born June 22, 1959) is an American Comedian, actor and writer Ed Viesturs (born June 22, 1959) is one of the world's premier high-altitude Mountaineers He is the first American, and 12th person overall Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian is killed during the retreat from the Sassanid Empire. Mark Douglas Brown McKinney (born June 26, 1959) is a Canadian comedian and actor best known for his work in the long-running sketch comedy troupe Events 1358 - Republic of Dubrovnik is founded 1709 - Peter the Great defeats Charles XII of Sweden Clinton David Boon (born 28 June 1959, Oldham, Lancashire, England) is a Musician. Inspiral Carpets are an Indie rock band from Oldham in Greater Manchester, England formed by Graham Lambert and Stephen Holt in 1986 Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, is defeated and killed by troops of the Usurper Vincent Phillip D'Onofrio (born June 30, 1959) is an American Actor and producer. Events 324 - Battle of Adrianople Constantine I defeats Licinius, who flees to Byzantium. Julie Burchill (born 3 July 1959 in Frenchay, Bristol) is an English Writer, renowned for her invective and often contentious Events 1044 - The Battle of Ménfő takes place 1189 - Richard the Lionheart is crowned King of England Richard Dacoury (born July 6, 1959) is a former French Basketball player and the French sportsman to have won the most trophies Events 1456 - A retrial verdict acquits Joan of Arc of heresy 25 years after her death Benjamin Ernest Linder ( July 7, 1959 – April 28, 1987) born in California, was a young American engineer who was working 1987)
• July 9 - Kevin Nash, American professional wrestler
• July 11
  • Richie Sambora, American musician
  • Suzanne Vega, American singer
• July 13 - Richard Leman, British field hockey player
• July 16 - Gary Anderson, American football player
• July 18 - Mel Purcell, American tennis player
  • Rick Bragg, American writer
  • Kevin Spacey, American actor
• July 27 - Hugh Green, American football player
• July 29
  • Sanjay Dutt, Indian actor
  • Ruud Janssen, Dutch artist
• August 1 - Joe Elliott, British singer (Def Leppard)
• August 2 - Apollonia Kotero, American actress and singer
• August 3 - Koichi Tanaka, Japanese scientist, recipient of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry
• August 4 - Robbin Crosby, American guitarist (Ratt) (d. Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) Events 455 - Roman military commander Avitus is proclaimed Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Kevin Scott Nash (born July 9 1959 is an American professional wrestler and Actor. Events 911 - Signing of the Treaty of Saint-Clair-sur-Epte between Charles the Simple and Rollo of Normandy. Richard "Richie" Steven Sambora (born on July 11 1959 is an American rock Guitarist, producer musician singer and songwriter who is Suzanne Nadine Vega (born 11 July 1959 in Santa Monica, California) is an American Songwriter and Singer Events 1174 - William I of Scotland, a key rebel in the Revolt of 1173-1174, is captured at Alnwick by forces loyal to Richard Alexander Leman (born July 13, 1959 in East Grinstead, West Sussex) is a former Field hockey player who was a member of the Events 622 - The beginning of the Islamic calendar. 1054 - Three Roman legates fractured relations between the Western and Gary Allan Anderson (born July 16, 1959 in Parys, Free State, South Africa) is a former American football Placekicker Events 390 BC - Roman - Gaulish Wars Battle of the Allia - a Roman army is defeated by raiding Gauls, Early years Purcell grew up in Murray Kentucky, and played in the Kentucky State Tennis Tournament as a fifth-grader and won two state doubles crowns with older Rick Bragg (born July 26, 1959) is an American journalist who won the Pulitzer Prize for Feature Writing in 1996 for his work Kevin Spacey Fowler (born July 26 1959 is an American actor and Film director. Events 1214 - Battle of Bouvines: In France, Philip II of France defeats John of England. Hugh Green may refer to Hugh Green (American football (born 1959 former American Football linebacker in the National Football League Hugh Events 1014 - Byzantine-Bulgarian Wars: Battle of Kleidion: Byzantine emperor Basil II inflicts a decisive defeat Sanjay Dutt ( Hindi: संजय दत्त born 29 July 1959, is an Indian Bollywood film actor Ruud Janssen (b Tilburg July 29, 1959) is a Dutch Fluxus and Mail artist currently living in Breda in the Events 30 BC - Octavian (later known as Augustus enters Alexandria, Egypt, bringing it under the control of the Roman Joseph Thomas Elliott (born 1 August, 1959, in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, and educated at King Edward VII School) is the Events 338 BC - A Macedonian army led by Philip II defeated the combined forces of Athens and Thebes in the Events 8 - Roman Empire General Tiberius defeats Dalmatians on the river Bathinus. Koichi Tanaka (田中 耕一 Tanaka Kōichi, born August 3, 1959) is a Japanese scientist who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2002 for developing The Nobel Prize in Chemistry (Nobelpriset i kemi is awarded annually by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences to scientists in the various fields of Chemistry. Events 70 - The Destruction of the Second Temple in Jerusalem by the Romans. Robbin Crosby (August 4 1959 – June 6 2002 born Robbinson Lantz Crosby and nicknamed "King" was co-lead guitarist in the Glam metal band Ratt Ratt is an American Glam metal band that formed in San Diego and enjoyed significant commercial success in the 1980s 2002)
• August 8 - Christoph Theinert, German cellist and composer
• August 10 - Rosanna Arquette, American actress
• August 11 - Gustavo Cerati, Argentinian singer
  • Yoshiaki Murakami, Japanese investor
• August 13 - Danny Bonaduce, American actor
• August 14 - Magic Johnson, American basketball player
• August 15 - Scott Altman, American astronaut
• August 17
  • Jonathan Franzen, American author
  • Brad Wellman, American baseball player
• August 18 - June Angela, Asian-American actress, singer, and dancer
• August 21 - Jim McMahon, American football player
• August 25 - Sönke Wortmann, German film director
• August 27 - Juan Fernando Cobo, Colombian artist
• August 29
  • Rebecca De Mornay, American actress
  • Stephen Wolfram, British scientist
• August 30 - Mark 'Jacko' Jackson, Australian footballer and actor

September-October

• September 2 - Guy Laliberté, Quebec Cirque du soleil founder
• September 4 - Kevin Harrington, Australian actor
• September 8 - Daler Nazarov, Tajik composer, singer, and actor
• September 14 - Morten Harket, Norwegian singer (a-ha)
• September 17 - Charles Lawson, Irish actor
• September 18 - Sérgio Britto, Brazilian singer and keyboardist
• September 21
  • Dave Coulier, American actor
  • Stan Van Gundy, American basketball coach
• September 29 - Benjamin Sehene, Rwandan writer
• September 30 - Ettore Messina, Italian basketball coach
• October 1 - Youssou N'Dour singer
• October 3
  • Fred Couples, American golfer
  • Greg Proops, American comedian
  • Jack Wagner, American actor
• October 4 - Chris Lowe, British musician
• October 7
  • Lourdes Flores, Peruvian politician
  • Simon Cowell, English music producer and television talent show judge
• October 9 - Michael Pare, American actor
• October 10 - Kirsty MacColl, British singer and songwriter (d. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1220 - Sweden is defeated by Estonian tribes in the Battle of Lihula. Christoph Theinert, born in 1959, is a German cellist and composer Events 612 BC - Killing of Sinsharishkun, King of Assyrian Empire Rosanna Lauren Arquette (born August 10 1959 is a Golden Globe -nominated American actress Film director, and Film producer. Events 2492 BC - Traditional date of the defeat of Bel by Hayk, progenitor and founder of the Armenian nation Gustavo Adrián Cerati Clark (born in Buenos Aires on August 11, 1959) is an Argentine artist and Songwriter. is a Japanese investor known for highly publicized Corporate raid. Events 3114 BC - According to the Lounsbury correlation the start of the Maya calendar. Dante Daniel Bonaduce (born August 13, 1959) is an American radio / Television personality, Comedian, and former Events 1183 - Taira no Munemori and the Taira clan take the young Emperor Antoku and the three sacred treasures Events 778 - The Battle of Roncevaux Pass, at which Roland is killed Captain Scott Douglas "Scooter" Altman, United States Navy, (born 15 August 1959) is a NASA Astronaut and veteran Events 986 - A Byzantine army was destroyed in the pass of Trajan's Gate by the Bulgarians under the Comitopuli Jonathan Franzen (born August 17, 1959) is an award-winning American Novelist and Essayist Early life and education Brad Eugene Wellman (born August 17, 1959, in Lodi, California) was a Major League Baseball infielder Events 293 BC - The oldest known Roman temple to Venus is founded starting the institution of Vinalia Rustica. June Angela (born August 18, 1959) is an Actress, Singer, and Dancer best known as Julie, the mainstay member of Events 1192 - Minamoto Yoritomo becomes Seii Tai Shōgun and the De facto ruler of Japan. James Robert "Jim" McMahon (born August 21, 1959 in Jersey City New Jersey) is a former American football player playing collegiately Events 1248 - The Dutch city of Ommen receives city rights and fortification rights from Otto III the Sönke Wortmann ( August 25 1959 in Marl) is a German Film director. Events 479 BC - Greco-Persian Wars: Persian forces led by Mardonius are routed by Pausanias, the Spartan Juan Fernando Cobo Agudelo (born August 27, 1959, in Cali, Colombia) is a Colombian painter, Illustrator, Sculptor Events 708 - Copper coins are minted in Japan for the first time (Traditional Japanese date: August 10, 708) Rebecca De Mornay (born Rebecca J Pearch on August 29, 1959) is an American Film and Television actress Stephen Wolfram (born August 29, 1959 in London) is a British Physicist, Mathematician and Businessman known for his Events 1363 - Beginning date of the Battle of Lake Poyang; the forces of two Chinese rebel leaders— Chen Youliang and Mark "Jacko" Jackson, born 30 August 1959 is a former Australian rules footballer who played professionally for several teams including St Kilda, Events 44 BC - Pharaoh Cleopatra VII of Egypt declares her son co-ruler as Ptolemy XV Caesarion. Guy Laliberté (born September 2, 1959 in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada) is the founder and Chief executive officer of Cirque du Soleil (French for "Circus of the Sun" in English sɜrk duː soʊˈleɪ is an entertainment company Events 476 - Romulus Augustus, last emperor of the Western Roman Empire, is deposed when Odoacer proclaims himself Kevin Harrington (born 4 September 1955 in Melbourne, Australia) is an Australian Actor who is perhaps best known for his Events 70 - Roman forces under Titus sack Jerusalem. 1264 - The Statute of Kalisz Daler Nazarov (Тоҷикӣ Далер Назаров(born on September 8, 1959) is a Tajik / Pamiri Composer, Singer Events 81 - Domitian becomes Emperor of the Roman Empire upon the death of his brother Titus. Morten Harket (born 14 September 1959 in Kongsberg) is the lead singer of the Norwegian synthpop band A-ha, who have released a-ha is a band from Norway. They initially rose to fame during the 1980s but have had continued success in the 1990s and 2000s Events 1176 - The Battle of Myriokephalon is fought 1462 - The Battle of Świecino (or Battle of Żarnowiec Charles Devenish (Charlie Lawson (born September 17, 1959 in Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland) is a television Events 96 - Nerva is proclaimed Roman Emperor after Domitian is assassinated Sérgio de Britto Álvares Affonso (born September 18, 1959) is a singer keyboardist and musician who achieved fame when performing at Brazilian rock Events 1217 - The Estonian tribal leader Lembitu of Lehola was killed in a battle against Teutonic Knights. David Lee Coulier (born September 21, 1959) is an American Stand-up comedian, impressionist, and television / Voice Stan Van Gundy (born August 26 1959 in Indio California) is the Head coach of the National Basketball Association 's Orlando Magic. Events 522 BC - Darius I of Persia kills the Magian usurper Gaumâta securing his hold as king of the Persian Empire. Benjamin Sehene (born 1959 is a Rwandan Author whose work primarily focuses on questions of identity and the Events 1399 - Henry IV is proclaimed King of England. 1744 - France and Spain defeat the Ettore Messina (born September 30, 1959 in Catania) is an Italian Basketball coach that currently serves as head coach of CSKA Events 331 BC - Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of Gaugamela. Youssou N'Dour (jusun̩ˈduːʀ (born October 1, 1959 in Dakar) is a Senegalese Singer and Percussionist. Events 42 BC - First Battle of Philippi: Triumvirs Mark Antony and Octavian fight an indecisive battle with Caesar's Biography Couples was born in Seattle Washington, to Violet and Tom Coppola who changed the family name to "Couples Gregory Everett Proops (born October 3, 1959) is an American Actor and stand-up comedian, who works largely in Europe as Peter John "Jack" Wagner Jr (born October 3, 1959 in Washington Missouri) is an Emmy Award -nominated American Events 610 - Heraclius arrives by ship from Africa at Constantinople, overthrows Byzantine Emperor Phocas Christopher Sean Lowe (born October 4 1959, Blackpool, Lancashire) is an English Musician, who with colleague Events 3761 BC - The epoch (origin of the modern Hebrew calendar ( Proleptic Julian calendar) Biography Lourdes Flores was born in Lima on 7 October 1959. She studied at the Colegio Reyna de Los Ángeles and the law school } Simon Phillip Cowell (born October 7 1959 is an English artist-and-repertoire ("A&R" executive and Television personality / producer Events 768 - Carloman I and Charlemagne are crowned Kings of The Franks. Michael Paré (born October 9, 1958 in Brooklyn, New York) is an American Actor. Events 680 - Battle of Karbala: Shia Imam Husayn bin Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, is decapitated Kirsty Anna MacColl ( 10 October, 1959 &ndash 18 December, 2000) was an English Singer-songwriter. 2000)
• October 13 - Marie Osmond, American singer
• October 15
  • Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York
  • Emeril Lagasse, American chef and restaurant owner
• October 17 -
  • Ron Drummond, American writer, editor, and music historian
  • Richard Roeper, American film critic
• October 21 - Ken Watanabe, Japanese actor
• October 21 - Tony Ganios, American actor
• October 23 - "Weird Al" Yankovic, American singer and parodist
• October 25 - Christina Amphlett, Australian singer (Divinyls)
• October 26 - Evo Morales, President of Bolivia
• October 27 - Rick Carlisle, American basketball coach
• October 31 - Neal Stephenson, American writer

November-December

• November 5 - Bryan Adams, Canadian singer and photographer
• November 7 - Billy Gillispie, American basketball coach
• November 8 - Selçuk Yula, Turkish football player and topscorer. 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. Events 54 - Nero ascends to the Roman throne 409 - Vandals and Alans crossed the Pyrenees Olive Marie Osmond (born October 13, 1959, in Ogden, Utah) is an American Actress, Singer, Doll Events 533 - Byzantine General Belisarius makes his formal entry into Carthage, having conquered it from the Sarah Duchess of York ( Née Sarah Margaret Ferguson, born 15 October 1959 is the daughter of Major Ronald Ferguson by his wife Susan daughter of Fitzherbert Emeril John Lagasse (born October 15 1959) is an American Celebrity chef, Restaurateur, Television personality and Events 539 BC - King Cyrus The Great of Persia marches into the city of Babylon, releasing the Jews from almost Ronald Norman Drummond (born 17 October 1959, in Seattle) is an American writer editor and independent scholar Richard Roeper (born October 17, 1959) is a Columnist for the Chicago Sun-Times and from September 2000 through August 2008 Events 1512 - Martin Luther joins the theological faculty of the University of Wittenberg. is an Academy Award -nominated Japanese stage, Film, and Television Actor. Events 1512 - Martin Luther joins the theological faculty of the University of Wittenberg. Tony Ganios (born October 21, 1959) is an American Actor. In 1979 he made his film debut as a heroic tough-guy named 'Perry' in The Events 4004 BC - Creation of the world begins according to the calculations of Archbishop James Ussher 42 BC - Alfred Matthew "Weird Al" Yankovic (ˈjæŋkəvɪk born October 23 1959 is a Grammy Award winning American singer Musician, actor satirist Events 1147 - The Portuguese, under Afonso I, and Crusaders from England and Flanders conquer Lisbon after a Christina Joy Amphlett (born October 25 1959 in Geelong, Victoria Australia) is the lead singer for Australian rock band Divinyls Divinyls are an Australian rock band formed in Sydney in 1980 and featuring vocalist Christina Amphlett and Guitarist Events 740 - An Earthquake strikes Constantinople, causing much damage and death Juan Evo Morales Ayma (born October 26 1959 in Orinoca, Oruro) popularly known as Evo (ˈeβo is the President of Bolivia since The President of Bolivia is the head of state of Bolivia. According to the current constitution the president is elected by popular vote for a single non-renewable five year Events 312 - Constantine the Great is said to have received his famous Vision of the Cross. Richard Preston Carlisle (pronounced KAHR-lye-uhl (born October 27, 1959 in Ogdensburg New York) is a former Basketball player and former Events 445 BC – Ezra reads the Book of the Law to the Israelites in Jerusalem (see Nehemiah 91 NLTse Neal Town Stephenson (born October 31, 1959) is an American writer known primarily for his Science fiction works in the Postcyberpunk genre Events 1499 - Publication of the Catholicon in Treguier ( Brittany) {Otherpeople|Brian Adams}} Bryan Adams OC, OBC, (born Bryan Guy Adams on November 5, 1959) is a Canadian rock Events 1492 - The Ensisheim Meteorite the oldest Meteorite with a known date of impact strikes the Earth around noon in a Wheat Billy Clyde Gillispie (born November 7, 1959, in Abilene Texas) also known by his initials BCG, is the men's head Basketball coach Events 1519 - Hernán Cortés enters Tenochtitlán and Aztec ruler Moctezuma welcomes him with great a Celebration Selçuk Yula, born on November 8, 1959 in Ankara, is a Turkish football player and topscorer
• November 9 - Tony Slattery, British comedian and actor
• November 10 - Linda Cohn, American sports reporter
• November 14 - Paul McGann, British actor
• November 18 - Jimmy Quinn, Irish footballer and football manager
• November 23 - Dominique Dunne, American actress (d. Events 694 - Egica, a king of the Visigoths of Hispania, accuses Jews of aiding Muslims sentencing all Anthony Declan James Slattery (born 9 November 1959) is an English Actor. Events 1444 - Battle of Varna: The crusading forces of King Vladislaus III of Varna (aka Ulaszlo I of Hungary and Wladyslaw Linda Cohn (born November 10 1959 is a female American Sportscaster. Events 1533 - Conquistadors from Spain under the leadership of Francisco Pizarro arrive in Cajamarca, Inca Paul McGann (born 14 November 1959 in Liverpool, England, United Kingdom) is an English actor who made his name on the BBC serial Events 326 - The old St Peter's Basilica is consecrated 1302 - Pope Boniface VIII issues the Papal bull James Martin "Jimmy" Quinn (born 18 November 1959, in Belfast, Northern Ireland) is a former Northern Ireland international Events 800 - Charlemagne arrives at Rome to investigate the alleged crimes of Dominique Dunne ( November 23, 1959 – November 4, 1982) was an American actress. 1982)
• November 25 - Charles Kennedy, British politician
• November 28 - Judd Nelson, American actor
• November 29
  • Kim Delaney, American actress
  • Platon Lebedev, a Russian former CEO of Group Menatep, best known as the business partner of Mikhail Khodorkovsky
• November 30 - Lorraine Kelly, British presenter and journalist
• December 6 - Satoru Iwata, president of Nintendo
• December 20 - Sandra Cisneros, Mexican-born author
• December 21 - Florence Griffith Joyner, American athlete (d. Year 1982 ( MCMLXXXII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar) Events 1034 - Máel Coluim mac Cináeda, King of Scots dies Donnchad, the Charles Peter Kennedy (born 25 November 1959 is a British politician. For the town in Argentina, see 28 de Noviembre. Events Judd Asher Nelson (born November 28 1959 is an American Actor. Events 1777 - San Jose California, is founded as el Pueblo de San José de Guadalupe Kim Delaney (born 29 November 1961) is an Emmy Award -winning American actress best known for her role as Detective Diane Russell on the ABC Platon Leonidovich Lebedev (Russian Платон Леонидович Лебедев born 29 November 1956) is a former CEO of Group Menatep, and is best Mikhail Borisovich Khodorkovsky (Михаи́л Бори́сович Ходорко́вский born June 26, 1963) is a Russian businessman a former Events 1700 - Battle of Narva — A Swedish army of 8500 men under Charles XII defeats Lorraine Kelly (born November 30, 1959 in East Kilbride) is a Scottish Television presenter and Journalist best Events 1060 - Béla I of Hungary is crowned king of Hungary 1240 - Mongol invasion of Rus: Kiev is the fourth President and CEO of Nintendo succeeding the long-standing previous president of the company Hiroshi Yamauchi in 2002 Events 69 - Vespasian, formerly a general under Nero, enters Rome to claim the title of Emperor. Sandra Cisneros (born December 20 1954 is a Chicana author and Poet best known for her Novel The House on Mango Street. Events 69 - The end of the Year of the four emperors: Following Galba, Otho and Vitellius, Vespasian Florence Griffith-Joyner (born Florence Delorez Griffith) also known as Flo-Jo ( December 21, 1959 &ndash September 21, 1998)
• December 24 - Keith Deller, English darts player
• December 27 - Gerina Dunwich, American author
• December 31
  • Alfie Anido, Flipino actor (d. Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) Events 563 - The Byzantine church Hagia Sophia in Constantinople is dedicated for the second time after being destroyed by Earthquakes Keith Deller (born December 24, 1959 in Ipswich) is an English Darts player who won the Embassy World Professional Darts Championship Events 537 - The Hagia Sophia is completed 1512 - The Spanish Crown issues the Laws of Burgos, governing the Gerina Dunwich (b December 27 1959, Illinois, United States) is a professional astrologer, Occult Events 406 – Vandals, Alans and Suebians cross the Rhine, beginning an invasion of Gallia. Alfie Anido ( December 31, 1959 &ndash December 30, 1981) was a popular Filipino Matinee idol best remembered for 1981)
  • Val Kilmer, American actor
• date unknown - Willie Doherty, Irish artist

Deaths

January-March

• January 2 - William D. Francis, Australian botanist (b. Year 1981 ( MCMLXXXI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 Val Edward Kilmer (born December 31, 1959) is an American Actor. Willie Doherty (born 1959 is an Irish Artist. He has mainly worked in Photography and Video. Events 366 - The Alamanni cross the frozen Rhine River in large numbers invading the Roman Empire. William Douglas Francis ( 6 March 1889 - 2 January 1959) was a notable Australian botanist. 1889)
• January 3 - Edwin Muir, Scottish poet, novelist and translator (b. Year 1889 ( MDCCCLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 1431 - Joan of Arc is handed over to the Bishop Pierre Cauchon. Edwin Muir ( 15 May 1887 &ndash 3 January, 1959) was an Orcadian poet novelist and noted translator born on a farm in Deerness 1887)
• January 21 - Cecil B. DeMille, American film director (b. Year 1887 ( MDCCCLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 1189 - Philip II of France and Richard I of England begin to assemble troops to wage the Third Crusade. Cecil Blount DeMille ( August 12, 1881 – January 21, 1959) was an Academy Award -winning American Film director 1881)
• January 22 - Mike Hawthorn, English race car driver (b. Year 1881 ( MDCCCLXXXI) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 565 - Eutychius is deposed as Patriarch of Constantinople by John Scholasticus. John Michael Hawthorn ( April 10, 1929 - January 22, 1959) was a racing driver born in Mexborough, Yorkshire, England 1929)
• February 1 - Frank Shannon, American actor (b. Year 1929 ( MCMXXIX) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1327 - Teenaged Edward III is crowned King of England, but the country is ruled by his mother Queen Frank Connolly Shannon ( July 27 1874 - February 1 1959) was an Irish -born Actor and Writer. 1874)
• February 3 - Killed in the crash of a private plane:
  • The Big Bopper, American singer (b. Year 1874 ( MDCCCLXXIV) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 1112 - Ramon Berenguer III of Barcelona and Douce I of Provence marry uniting the fortunes of those two states 1930)
  • Buddy Holly, American singer (b. Year 1930 ( MCMXXX) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display 1930 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Charles Hardin "Buddy" Holley (September 7 1936 – February 3 1959 was an American Singer-songwriter and a pioneer of Rock and roll. 1936)
  • Richie Valens, American singer (b. Year 1936 ( MCMXXXVI) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Ritchie Valens ( Richard Steven Valenzuela; May 13 1941 February 3 1959) was an American singer songwriter and guitarist 1941)
• February 3 - Vincent Astor, American philanthropist (b. Year 1941 ( MCMXLI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (the link will display 1941 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1112 - Ramon Berenguer III of Barcelona and Douce I of Provence marry uniting the fortunes of those two states William Vincent Astor ( November 15, 1891 - February 3, 1959) was a businessman and Philanthropist and a member of the prominent 1891)
• February 4 - Una O'Connor, Irish actress (b. Year 1891 ( MDCCCXCI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 211 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus dies leaving the Roman Empire in the hands of his two quarrelsome sons Una O'Connor ( 23 October, 1880 &ndash 4 February, 1959) was an Irish actress who worked 1880)
• February 11 - Marshall Teague, American race car driver (b. Year 1880 ( MDCCCLXXX) was a Leap year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year Events 660 BC - Traditional founding date of Japan by Emperor Jimmu. Marshall Teague ( February 22, 1922 - February 11, 1959) was an American race car driver. 1922)
• February 14 - Baby Dodds, American jazz musician (b. Year 1922 ( MCMXXII) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 842 - Charles the Bald and Louis the German swear the Oaths of Strasbourg in the French and German Warren "Baby" Dodds ( December 24, 1898 &ndash February 14, 1959) was a Jazz Drummer born in New Orleans 1898)
• February 15 - Owen Willans Richardson, British physicist, Nobel Prize laureate (b. Year 1898 ( MDCCCXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 590 - Khosrau II is crowned as king of Persia 1637 - Ferdinand III becomes Holy Roman Emperor Sir Owen Willans Richardson ( April 26, 1879 - February 15, 1959) was a British Physicist, professor at Princeton The Nobel Prize in Physics (Nobelpriset i fysik is awarded once a year by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. 1879)
• February 23 - Luis Palés Matos, Puerto Rican poet (b. Year 1879 ( MDCCCLXXIX) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 1455 - Traditional date for the publication of the Gutenberg Bible, the first Western Book printed from Movable Luis Palés Matos ( March 20, 1898 - February 23, 1959) was a Puerto Rican Poet who is credited with creating the poetry genre 1898)
• February 26 - Princess Alexandra, Duchess of Fife, eldest grandchild of King Edward VII of the United Kingdom (b. Year 1898 ( MDCCCXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 747 BC - Epoch (origin of Ptolemy 's Nabonassar Era 364 - Valentinian I is proclaimed Princess Alexandra Duchess of Fife (Alexandra Victoria Alberta Edwina Louise née Duff later Princess Arthur of Connaught; 17 May 1891 – 26 February 1891)
• February 28 - Maxwell Anderson, American screenwriter (b. Year 1891 ( MDCCCXCI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 202 BC - coronation ceremony of Liu Bang as Emperor Gaozu of Han takes place initiating four centuries of the Han Dynasty 's rule James Maxwell Anderson ( 15 December 1888 &ndash 28 February 1959) better known as Maxwell Anderson, was a Pulitzer Prize 1888)
• March 3 - Lou Costello, American actor and comedian (b. Year 1888 ( MDCCCLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (click on link for calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Events 1284 - Statute of Rhuddlan incorporated the Principality of Wales into England 1575 - Indian Lou Costello (born Louis Francis Cristillo; March 6, 1906 - March 3, 1959) was an American Actor and Comedian 1906)
• March 4 - Maxey Long, American athlete (b. Year 1906 ( MCMVI) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting Events 51 - Nero, later to become Roman Emperor, is given the title Princeps iuventutis (head of the youth Maxwell Clifton "Maxey" Long (born November 16, 1878 - died March 4, 1959) was an American athlete, winner of 1878)
• March 26 - Raymond Chandler, American-born novelist (b. Year 1878 ( MDCCCLXXVIII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 1026 - Pope John XIX crowns Conrad II as Holy Roman Emperor. Raymond Thornton Chandler ( July 23, 1888 &ndash March 26, 1959) was an American Author of crime stories and novels 1888)
• March 29 - Barthélemy Boganda, first President of the Central African Republic (b. Year 1888 ( MDCCCLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (click on link for calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Events 1461 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Towton - Edward of York defeats Queen Margaret to become King Barthélemy Boganda (4 April 1910 – 29 March 1959 was the leading nationalist politician of what is now the Central African Republic. This is a complete list of the heads of state of the Central African Republic and Central African Empire. 1910)

April-June

• April 9 - Frank Lloyd Wright, American architect (b. Year 1910 ( MCMX) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting Events 193 - Septimius Severus is proclaimed Roman Emperor by the army in Illyricum (in the Balkans) Frank Lloyd Wright (June 8 1867 &ndash April 9 1959 was an American (of Welsh descent Architect, Interior designer, Writer, and educator who 1867)
• May 5 - Carlos Saavedra Lamas, Argentine politician, recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize (b. Year 1867 ( MDCCCLXVII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting Events 553 - The Second Council of Constantinople begins 1215 - Rebel Barons renounce their allegiance to King John Carlos Saavedra Lamas ( November 1, 1878 &ndash May 5, 1959) was an Argentinian academic and Politician who received The Nobel Peace Prize ( Swedish, Danish and Nobels fredspris is one of five Nobel Prizes Bequeathed by the Swedish industrialist and inventor 1878)
• May 14 - Sidney Bechet, American musician (b. Year 1878 ( MDCCCLXXVIII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 1264 - Battle of Lewes: Henry III of England is captured in France making Simon de Montfort the Sidney Bechet ( May 14, 1897 &ndash May 14, 1959) was an American Jazz saxophonist, Clarinetist and Composer 1897)
• May 16 - Elisha Scott, Irish footballer (b. Year 1897 ( MDCCCXCVII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Common Events 1204 - Baldwin IX Count of Flanders is crowned as the first Emperor of the Latin Empire. Elisha Scott ( 24 August 1894 &ndash 16 May 1959) was a Northern Irish football goalkeeper who most notably played 1894)
• May 18
  • Apsley Cherry-Garrard, Antarctic explorer (b. Year 1894 ( MDCCCXCIV) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 1152 - Henry II of England marries Eleanor of Aquitaine. Apsley George Benet Cherry-Garrard ( 2 January 1886 &ndash 18 May 1959) was an English explorer of Antarctica. 1886)
  • Enrique Guaita, Argentinian footballer (b. Year 1886 ( MDCCCLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Enrique Guaita ( July 11, 1910 &ndash May 18, 1959) commonly known as "Enrico Guaita" was a dual international footballer 1910)
• May 24 - John Foster Dulles, United States Secretary of State (b. Year 1910 ( MCMX) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting Events 1218 - The Fifth Crusade leaves Acre for Egypt. 1276 - Magnus Ladulås is crowned John Foster Dulles ( February 25, 1888 &ndash May 24, 1959) served as U The United States Secretary of State (commonly abbreviated as SecState) is the head of the United States Department of State, concerned with Foreign affairs 1888)
• May 30 - Raúl Scalabrini Ortiz, Argentinian journalist (b. Year 1888 ( MDCCCLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (click on link for calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Events 1416 - The Council of Constance, called by the Emperor Sigismund a supporter of Antipope John XXIII burns Jerome of Prague following Raúl Scalabrini Ortiz ( February 14 1898 &ndash May 30 1959) was an Argentine writer journalist essayist and poet friend 1898)
• June 9 - Adolf Otto Reinhold Windaus, German chemist, Nobel Prize laureate (b. Year 1898 ( MDCCCXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 53 - Roman Emperor Nero marries Claudia Octavia 62 - Claudia Octavia commits Adolf Otto Reinhold Windaus ( December 25, 1876 &ndash June 9, 1959) was a German Chemist who won a Nobel Prize The Nobel Prize in Chemistry (Nobelpriset i kemi is awarded annually by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences to scientists in the various fields of Chemistry. 1876)
• June 16 - George Reeves, American actor, tv "Superman" (b. Year 1876 ( MDCCCLXXVI) was a Leap year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Leap year Events 1487 - Battle of Stoke Field, the last dying breath of the Wars of the Roses. George Reeves ( January 5, 1914 &ndash June 16, 1959) was an American Actor, best known for his role as Superman in the 1914)
• June 18 - Ethel Barrymore, stage & screen actress (b. Year 1914 ( MCMXIV) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Events 618 - Coronation of the Chinese governor Li Yuan as Emperor Gaozu of Tang, the new Emperor of China, initiating three centuries Ethel Barrymore ( August 15, 1879 – June 18, 1959) was an Academy Award -winning American actress and a member of 1879)
• June 23 - Boris Vian, French writer, poet, singer, and musician (b. Year 1879 ( MDCCCLXXIX) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 1180 - First Battle of Uji, starting the Genpei War in Japan 1305 - The Flemish Boris Vian ( March 10, 1920 &ndash June 23, 1959) was a French Polymath: Writer, Poet, 1920)

July - September

• July 11 - Charlie Parker, English cricketer (b. Year 1920 ( MCMXX) was a Leap year starting on Thursday (link will display 1920 of the Gregorian calendar Events 911 - Signing of the Treaty of Saint-Clair-sur-Epte between Charles the Simple and Rollo of Normandy. Charles Warrington Leonard "Charlie" Parker ( October 14, 1882 in Prestbury, Gloucestershire – July 11, 1959 1882)
• July 15 - Ernest Bloch, Swiss composer (b. Year 1882 ( MDCCCLXXXII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 1099 - First Crusade: Christian soldiers take the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem after the final Ernest Bloch (July 24 1880 &ndash July 15 1959 was a Swiss -born American Composer. 1880)
• July 17 - Billie Holiday, American singer (b. Year 1880 ( MDCCCLXXX) was a Leap year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year Events 180 - Twelve inhabitants of Scillium in North Africa are executed for being Christians Billie Holiday (born Eleanora Fagan; April 7 1915 – July 17 1959 was an American Jazz singer and songwriter 1915)
• July 25 - Mutara III, king of Rwanda (b. Year 1915 ( MCMXV) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Events 285 - Diocletian appoints Maximian as Caesar, co-ruler Mutara III (also known as Rudahigwa; 1912? &ndash July 25, 1959) was the Mwami, or monarch of Rwanda between 1931 and 1959 c. 1912)
• August 5 - Edgar Guest, English poet (b. Events 642 - Battle of Maserfield - Penda of Mercia defeats and kills Oswald of Bernicia. Edgar Albert Guest ( August 20, 1881, Birmingham, England &ndash August 5, 1959, Detroit, Michigan 1881)
• August 6 - Preston Sturges, American film director and writer (b. Year 1881 ( MDCCCLXXXI) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 1538 - Bogotá, Colombia, is founded by Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada. Preston Sturges ( August 29, 1898 – August 6, 1959) originally Edmund Preston Biden was a celebrated Screenwriter and 1898)
• August 15 - Blind Willie McTell, American singer (b. Year 1898 ( MDCCCXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 778 - The Battle of Roncevaux Pass, at which Roland is killed William Samuel McTell, better known as Blind Willie McTell ( May 5, 1898 (sometimes reported as 1901 or even 1903 – August 19, 1959 1901)
• August 16 - Wanda Landowska, Polish harpsichordist (b. Year 1901 ( MCMI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting Events 1384 - The Hongwu Emperor of Ming China, Emperor Dong hears a case of a couple who tore paper money bills while fighting Wanda Landowska ( Warsaw, July 5, 1879 &ndash Lakeville, Connecticut, August 16, 1959) was a Polish 1879)
• August 19
  • Claude Grahame White, pioneer British aviator, (b. Year 1879 ( MDCCCLXXIX) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 43 BC - Octavian, later known as Augustus compels the Roman Senate to elect him Consul. Claude Grahame White (August 21 1879 – August 19, 1959) was an English pioneer of Aviation, and the first to make a night flight during the Daily 1879)
  • Jacob Epstein, American-born sculptor (b. Year 1879 ( MDCCCLXXIX) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Sir Jacob Epstein ( 10 November 1880 – 19 August 1959) was an American-born sculptor who worked chiefly in the UK where 1880)
• August 28 - Bohuslav Martinů, Czech composer (b. Year 1880 ( MDCCCLXXX) was a Leap year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year Events 475 - The Roman General Orestes forces western Roman Emperor Julius Nepos to flee his Capital Bohuslav Martinů ( (December 8 1890 – August 28 1959 was a prolific Bohemian Czech Composer, who wrote six symphonies, 15 Operas 1890)
• September 7 - Maurice Duplessis, premier of Québec (b. Year 1890 ( MDCCCXC) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 1251 BC - A Solar eclipse on this date might mark the birth of legendary Heracles at Thebes Greece. Maurice Le Noblet Duplessis (20 April 1890&ndash7 September 1959 served as the premier of the Canadian province of Quebec from 1936 to 1939 and 1944 to The Premier of Quebec (in French Premier ministre du Québec, sometimes literally translated as Prime Minister of Quebec) is the First minister for the Quebec (kwɨˈbɛk 1890)
• September 28 - Rudolf Caracciola, racing driver (b. Year 1890 ( MDCCCXC) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 48 BC - Pompey the Great is assassinated on orders of King Ptolemy of Egypt after landing in Egypt. Rudolf Caracciola ( January 30, 1901 &ndash September 28, 1959) was a Racecar driver, nicknamed "Karratsch" 1901)

October-December

• October 6 - Bernard Berenson, American art historian (b. Year 1901 ( MCMI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting Events 105 BC - Battle of Arausio: The Cimbri inflict the heaviest defeat on the Roman army of Gnaeus Mallius Maximus Bernard Berenson (born June 26, 1865 Butrimonys (now in Alytus district of Lithuania) &ndash October 6, 1959 Florence 1865)
• October 7 - Mario Lanza, American tenor (b. Year 1865 ( MDCCCLXV) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Events 3761 BC - The epoch (origin of the modern Hebrew calendar ( Proleptic Julian calendar) WikipediaWikiProject_Opera#Infoboxes --> Mario Lanza ( January 31, 1921 &ndash October 7 1959 1921)
• October 14 - Errol Flynn, Australian actor (b. Year 1921 ( MCMXXI) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1921 calendar of the Gregorian calendar Events 1066 - Norman Conquest: Battle of Hastings - In England on Senlac Hill seven miles from Hastings, the forces Errol Leslie Thomson Flynn ( June 20, 1909 &ndash October 14, 1959) was an Australian Film Actor, most 1909)
• October 16 - George C. Marshall, United States Secretary of State, recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize (b. Year 1909 ( MCMIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting Events 456 - Magister militum Ricimer defeats the Emperor Avitus at Piacenza and becomes master of the western George Catlett Marshall Jr (December 31 1880 &ndash October 16 1959 was an American military leader Chief of Staff of the Army, Secretary of The United States Secretary of State (commonly abbreviated as SecState) is the head of the United States Department of State, concerned with Foreign affairs The Nobel Peace Prize ( Swedish, Danish and Nobels fredspris is one of five Nobel Prizes Bequeathed by the Swedish industrialist and inventor 1880)
• October 18 - Boughera El Ouafi, Algerian athlete (b. Year 1880 ( MDCCCLXXX) was a Leap year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year Events 1009 - The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a Christian church in Jerusalem, is completely destroyed by the Fatimid Ahmed Boughèra El Ouafi (أحمد بوغيرا العوافي ( October 15, 1898 &ndash October 18, 1959) was an French 1898)
• October 19 - Ebrahim Hakimi, Prime Minister of Iran (b. Year 1898 ( MDCCCXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 202 BCE - The Battle of Zama results in the defeat of Carthage and Hannibal. Ebrahim Hakimi (Variation Ibrahim Hakimi also known as Hakim-ol-Molk or Hakimolmolk (1871 – October 19, 1959) was a Prime Minister of Iran 1871)
• October 22 - Joseph Cahill, Australian politician (b. Year 1871 ( MDCCCLXXI) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 202 BC - Hannibal Barca, leader of the Carthaginians, is defeated by the Roman legions under Scipio Africanus John Joseph Cahill ( 21 January, 1891 &ndash 22 October, 1959) was Premier of New South Wales from 1952 to 1959 1891)
• October 28 - Camilo Cienfuegos, Cuban revolutionary (b. Year 1891 ( MDCCCXCI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 306 - Maxentius is proclaimed Roman Emperor. 312 - Battle of Milvian Bridge: Constantine Camilo Cienfuegos Gorriarán ( February 6, 1932 – October 28, 1959) was a Cuban Revolutionary born in Lawton Havana 1932)
• November 15 - Charles Thomson Rees Wilson, Scottish physicist, Nobel Prize laureate (b. Year 1932 ( MCMXXXII) was a Leap year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 655 - Battle of Winwaed: Penda of Mercia is defeated by Oswiu of Northumbria. Charles Thomson Rees Wilson CH ( February 14, 1869 &ndash November 15, 1959) was a Scottish Physicist and The Nobel Prize in Physics (Nobelpriset i fysik is awarded once a year by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. 1869)
• November 17 - Heitor Villa-Lobos, Brazilian composer (b. Year 1869 ( MDCCCLXIX) is a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Events 284 - Diocletian is proclaimed emperor by his soldiers Heitor Villa-Lobos (March 5 1887 &ndash November 17 1959 was a Brazilian Composer, possibly the best-known classical composer born in South America 1887)
• November 21 - Max Baer, American boxer and actor (b. Year 1887 ( MDCCCLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 164 BC - Judas Maccabaeus, son of Mattathias of the Hasmonean family restores the Temple in Jerusalem. Max Baer may refer to Max Baer (judge (born 1947 Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice Max Baer (boxer (1909&ndash1959 boxer 1909)
• December 4 - Hubert Marischka, Austrian film director (b. Year 1909 ( MCMIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting "December 4th" redirects here For the song by Jay-Z, see December 4th (song. Hubert Marischka ( 27 August 1882 &ndash 4 December 1959) brother of Ernst Marischka, was an Austrian Operetta 1882)
• December 22 - Gilda Gray, Polish-born dancer and actress (b. Year 1882 ( MDCCCLXXXII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 1790 - The Turkish fortress of Izmail is stormed and captured by Suvorov and his Russian armies Gilda Gray ( October 24, 1901 – December 22, 1959) was a Polish born American actress and dancer who became famous in the US 1901)

Nobel prizes

• Physics - Emilio Gino Segrè, Owen Chamberlain
• Chemistry - Jaroslav Heyrovský
• Physiology or Medicine - Severo Ochoa, Arthur Kornberg
• Literature - Salvatore Quasimodo
• Peace - Philip John Noel-Baker

Academy Awards

• Best Picture: Gigi
• Best Director: Vincente Minnelli, Gigi
• Best Actor: David Niven, Separate Tables
• Best Supporting Actor: Burl Ives, The Big Country
• Best Actress: Susan Hayward, I Want To Live!
• Best Supporting Actress: Wendy Hiller, Separate Tables
• Best Original Story and Screenplay: Nedrick Young and Harold Jacob Smith, The Defiant Ones
• Best Screenplay Based on Material From Another Medium: Alan Jay Lerner, Gigi

Notes

External links

• 1959 Coin Pictures

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