March 11 – The Eurovision Song Contest 1959, staged in Cannes, is won for the Netherlands by "'n Beetje" sung by Teddy Scholten (music by Dick Schallies, lyrics by Willy van Hemert).

Historical events from year 1959. Learn about 446 famous, scandalous and important events that happened in 1959 or search by date or keyword.

Sep 25, 2024 · Discover the most significant events of 1959, from world-changing political decisions to cultural milestones. Explore the key moments that shaped history during this pivotal year

Discover what happened in this year with HISTORY’s summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths. On January 1, 1959, facing a popular revolution spearheaded by Fidel...

The opening scene of Raiders of the Lost Ark was inspired by a comic book story from 1959 – The Prize of Pizarro, in Uncle Scrooge #26, where Donald Duck, his nephews, and Uncle Scrooge must evade …

4 days ago · Jan 1 With news that Batista had fled, celebrations in Cuba start in the morning and gather momentum. People surge toward downtown Havana. They carry flags and sing their national …

What happened in the year 1959 in history? Famous historical events that shook and changed the world. Discover events in 1959.