1960
Republic of the Congo (Brazzaville) becomes independent from France.
Republic of the Congo (Brazzaville) becomes independent from France.
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1960
Cold War: In Moscow, Russia, Soviet Union, downed American U-2 pilot Francis Gary Powers is sentenced to ten years…
Cold War: In Moscow, Russia, Soviet Union, downed American U-2 pilot Francis Gary Powers is sentenced to ten years…
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.…
1958
During a visit to Caracas, Venezuela, the US Vice President Richard Nixon's car is attacked by anti-American demonstrato
During a visit to Caracas, Venezuela, the US Vice President Richard Nixon's car is attacked by anti-American demonstrato
1958
During a visit to Caracas, Venezuela, the US Vice President Richard Nixon's car is attacked by anti-American demonstrato
During a visit to Caracas, Venezuela, the US Vice President Richard Nixon's car is attacked by anti-American demonstrato
1958
May 1958 crisis: A group of French military officers lead a coup in Algiers demanding that a government of national unit
May 1958 crisis: A group of French military officers lead a coup in Algiers demanding that a government of national unit
1958
May 1958 crisis: A group of French military officers lead a coup in Algiers demanding that a government of national unit
May 1958 crisis: A group of French military officers lead a coup in Algiers demanding that a government of national unit
1958
Cuban Revolution: Fidel Castro's 26th of July Movement, heavily reinforced by Frank Pais Militia, overwhelm an army post
Cuban Revolution: Fidel Castro's 26th of July Movement, heavily reinforced by Frank Pais Militia, overwhelm an army post