1960
The Sudanese Republic is renamed Mali after the withdrawal of Senegal from the Mali Federation.
The Sudanese Republic is renamed Mali after the withdrawal of Senegal from the Mali Federation.
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1960
USS Enterprise, the world's first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, is launched.
USS Enterprise, the world's first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, is launched.
1960
In Chicago, the first televised debate takes place between presidential candidates Richard M. Nixon and John F. Kennedy.
In Chicago, the first televised debate takes place between presidential candidates Richard M. Nixon and John F. Kennedy.
1960
The United States imposes a near-total trade embargo against Cuba.
The United States imposes a near-total trade embargo against Cuba.
1959
The Saint Lawrence Seaway, linking the North American Great Lakes and the Atlantic Ocean, officially opens to shipping
The Saint Lawrence Seaway, linking the North American Great Lakes and the Atlantic Ocean, officially opens to shipping
1959
In Cuba, the First Agrarian Reform Law – a cornerstone of the Cuban Revolution – was signed by Fidel Castro, aiming to
In Cuba, the First Agrarian Reform Law – a cornerstone of the Cuban Revolution – was signed by Fidel Castro, aiming to
1959
In Cuba, the First Agrarian Reform Law – a cornerstone of the Cuban Revolution – was signed by Fidel Castro, aiming to
In Cuba, the First Agrarian Reform Law – a cornerstone of the Cuban Revolution – was signed by Fidel Castro, aiming to
1959
The North Vietnamese Army establishes Group 559, whose responsibility is to determine how to maintain supply lines to So
The North Vietnamese Army establishes Group 559, whose responsibility is to determine how to maintain supply lines to So
1959
The Auckland Harbour Bridge, crossing the Waitemata Harbour in Auckland, New Zealand, is officially opened by Governor-G
The Auckland Harbour Bridge, crossing the Waitemata Harbour in Auckland, New Zealand, is officially opened by Governor-G
1959
A rare June hurricane strikes Canada's Gulf of St
A rare June hurricane strikes Canada's Gulf of St
1959
NS Savannah, the first nuclear-powered cargo-passenger ship, is launched as a showcase for Dwight D. Eisenhower's…
NS Savannah, the first nuclear-powered cargo-passenger ship, is launched as a showcase for Dwight D. Eisenhower's…
1959
At the opening of the American National Exhibition in Moscow, U.S. vice president Richard Nixon and Soviet premier…
At the opening of the American National Exhibition in Moscow, U.S. vice president Richard Nixon and Soviet premier…
1959
First United States Congress elections in Hawaii as a state of the Union.
First United States Congress elections in Hawaii as a state of the Union.
1959
United States President Dwight D. Eisenhower signs an executive order proclaiming Hawaii the 50th state of the union.…
United States President Dwight D. Eisenhower signs an executive order proclaiming Hawaii the 50th state of the union.…
1959
South Vietnamese opposition figure Phan Quang Dan is elected to the National Assembly despite soldiers being bussed in…
South Vietnamese opposition figure Phan Quang Dan is elected to the National Assembly despite soldiers being bussed in…
1959
South Vietnamese opposition figure Phan Quang Dan is elected to the National Assembly despite soldiers being bussed in…
South Vietnamese opposition figure Phan Quang Dan is elected to the National Assembly despite soldiers being bussed in…
1959
A parcel bomb sent by Ngô Đình Nhu, younger brother and chief adviser of South Vietnamese President Ngô Đình Diệm,…
A parcel bomb sent by Ngô Đình Nhu, younger brother and chief adviser of South Vietnamese President Ngô Đình Diệm,…