It has to be said, 1959 was a significant year in history, marking a number of important events and cultural milestones. From the height of the Cold War to the rise of rock and roll, the year 1959 had a lasting impact on the world we know today.
Here are 10 interesting facts about the year 1959 that you may not have known!
- 1959 was a common year that started on Thursday in the Gregorian calendar.
- The first Grammy Awards ceremony was held in 1959.
- The Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union was at its height in 1959.
- The Cuban Revolution took place in 1959, leading to the establishment of a communist government in Cuba.
- The first artificial satellite, Sputnik 1, was launched by the Soviet Union in 1957, which led to the space race between the U.S. and the USSR. In 1959, the U.S. launched its first satellite, Explorer 1.
- The first Barbie doll was introduced by Mattel in 1959.
- In sports, the Boston Celtics won the NBA Championship in 1959, and the Montreal Canadiens won the Stanley Cup.
- The St. Lawrence Seaway, which connects the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean, officially opened in 1959.
- In 1959, Hawaii became the 50th state of the United States.
- Some notable films released in 1959 include Ben-Hur, North by Northwest, and Some Like It Hot.
It was before my time, but I was captivated by these facts about a monumental year in history!
Originally posted 2022-12-19 21:58:08.
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