What happened in 1959?
344 recorded events in 1959, including 152 in people, 69 in science & technology and 42 in architecture & engineering.
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Politics & Government 1
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Third Amendment of the Constitution Bill, 1958
To alter the Dáil electoral system from single transferable vote to first-past-the-post
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People 152
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Zhang Jinghui died
Chinese politician
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Charles Thomson Rees Wilson died
Scottish physicist and meteorologist (1869-1959)
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Owen Willans Richardson died
British physicist (1879-1959)
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Boris Vian died
French writer and musician (1920–1959)
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Isaac HaLevy Herzog died
1st Chief Rabbi of Ireland and Israel (1888–1959)
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Naziq al-Abid died
Syrian activist for women's rights under the Ottoman and French regimes
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Billie Holiday died
American jazz singer (1915–1959)
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Errol Flynn died
Australian actor (1909–1959)
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Buddy Holly died
American rock and roll singer (1936–1959)
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Cecil B. DeMille died
American film director, producer and actor (1881–1959)
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Gérard Philipe died
French actor (1922-1959)
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André Siegfried died
French academic, geographer and political writer (1875–1959)
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Adolf Windaus died
German chemist (1876–1959)
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Sucharu Devi died
Maharani of Mayurbhanj (1874-1959)
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Dora Mayer died
Peruvian writer, activist, intellectual
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Ethel Barrymore died
American actress (1879–1959)
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Victor McLaglen died
British-American actor (1886–1959)
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Mario Lanza died
American tenor and actor (1921-1959)
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Edmund Gwenn died
British actor (1877–1959)
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Sidney Bechet died
American jazz musician
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Wanda Landowska died
Polish-French harpsichordist (1879–1959)
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Lester Young died
American jazz saxophonist (1909–1959)
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Sumner Slichter died
American economist (1892–1959)
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George Antheil died
American avant-garde composer, pianist, author and inventor (1900–1959)
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Preston Sturges died
American film director and screenwriter (1898-1959)
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Edith Clarke died
American electrical engineer (1884–1959)
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Erhard Schmidt died
German mathematician (1876–1959)
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Erich Werdermann died
German botanist (1892-1959)
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Blair Niles died
American writer, explorer and photographer (1880-1959)
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F. A. Mitchell-Hedges died
English adventurer, traveler, and writer
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Alois Bohdan Brixius died
Czech writer
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Antonia Maymón died
Spanish writer, feminist and anarchist (1881-1959)
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Agnes E. Wells died
American educator and women's rights activist
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Maude Brockway died
Oklahoma schoolteacher and African-American clubwoman
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George Reeves died
American actor (1914–1959)
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Lou Costello died
American actor and comedian (1906–1959)
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Olga Knipper died
Russian actress (1868–1959)
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Max Baer died
American boxer (1909–1959)
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Aleksandr Khinchin died
Russian mathematician (1894–1959)
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George Albert Smith died
British filmmaker (1864–1959)
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Lipót Fejér died
Hungarian mathematician (1880–1959)
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Andrés Martínez Trueba died
President of Uruguay (1884-1959)
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Friedrich Waismann died
Austrian philosopher (1896–1959)
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Balthasar van der Pol died
Dutch physicist (1889-1959)
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Oskar Vogt died
German neurologist, entomologist (1870-1959)
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Jerry Unser died
American racing driver (1932-1959)
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Gleb Krzhizhanovsky died
Soviet economist (1872-1959)
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John August Anderson died
American astronomer (1876–1959)
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Henry Tizard died
British chemist (1885–1959)
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William Hammond Wright died
American astronomer (1871-1959)
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Sergei Chetverikov died
Russian scientist (1880–1959)
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Issei Yamamoto died
Japanese astronomer (1889-1959)
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Grigory Fichtengolz died
Russian mathematician (1888–1959)
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Jakob Nielsen died
Danish mathematician (1890–1959)
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Alexander F. I. Forbes died
South African astronomer (1871-1959)
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Renato Caccioppoli died
Italian mathematician (1904–1959)
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Ross Granville Harrison died
American biologist (1870-1959)
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Karl Hessenberg died
German mathematician (1904–1959)
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Jonathan Zenneck died
German engineer (1871-1959)
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Alfred Büchi died
Swiss engineer (1879-1959)
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Walther Bauersfeld died
German physicist, mechanical engineer, employed by the Zeiss Corporation (1879–1959)
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Adolf Smekal died
Austrian physicist (1895–1959)
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Hugo von Zeipel died
Swedish astronomer (1873-1959)
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Jean Houzeau de Lehaie died
Belgian botanist (1867-1959)
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Augustine Courtauld died
British explorer
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Yvette Borup died
American explorer, artist, scientific illustrator and photographer (1891–1959)
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James S. Hutchinson died
American mountain climber (1867-1959)
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Robert Forde died
Irish explorer (1875-1959)
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John Brynteson died
Miner (1871–1959)
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Henry Polak died
British-born humanist
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Kay Kendall died
English actress (1927-1959)
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Irving Cummings died
Actor, film director (1888–1959)
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Rudolf Caracciola died
German/Swiss racing and motorcycle driver (1901–1959)
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Werner Krauss died
German actor (1884–1959)
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The Big Bopper died
American musician (1930–1959)
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Edmund Goulding died
British director and screenwriter (1891–1959)
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Giovanni Pastrone died
Italian film pioneer, director, screenwriter, actor and technician (1883-1959)
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Una O'Connor died
Irish actress (1880–1959)
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Benjamin Christensen died
Danish actor (1879-1959)
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Blind Willie McTell died
Piedmont and ragtime blues singer and guitarist
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Gilda Gray died
Dancer, singer and actress (1901–1959)
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Russell Simpson died
American actor (1880–1959)
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Ivan Perestiani died
Soviet film director (1870–1959)
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Grock died
Swiss clown (1880-1959)
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Kathryn Adams died
American actress (1893-1959)
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Albert Ketèlbey died
English composer, conductor and pianist (1875–1959)
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Emil František Burian died
Czech poet, journalist, singer, actor, musician, composer, playwright adviser, playwright and director communist (1904–1959)
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Carl Switzer died
American actor (1927-1959)
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Wayne Morris died
American actor (1914-1959)
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Baby Dodds died
American musician (1898–1959)
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Evo Morales born
Born in Oruro. President of Bolivia from 2006 to 2019.
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Mike Pence born
Born in Columbus. Vice President of the United States from 2017 to 2021.
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Stephen Harper born
Born in Toronto. 22nd prime minister of Canada from 2006 to 2015.
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Rigoberta Menchú born
Born in Laj Chimel. Guatemalan human rights activist.
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Christian Wulff born
Born in Osnabrück. 10th German Federal President.
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Klaus Iohannis born
Born in Sibiu. President of Romania from 2014 to 2025.
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Ahmet Davutoğlu born
Born in Taşkent. Turkish statesperson and writer (born 1959).
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Boris Nemtsov born
Born in Sochi. Russian scientist, statesman and liberal politician (1959–2015).
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Emma Thompson born
Born in Paddington. British actress and screenwriter (born 1959).
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Hugh Laurie born
Born in Blackbird Leys. English actor, comedian, director, musician and writer.
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Mauricio Macri born
Born in Tandil. President of Argentina from 2015 to 2019.
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Luc Besson born
Born in 15th arrondissement of Paris. French filmmaker (born 1959).
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Alberto Fernández born
Born in Buenos Aires. President of Argentina from 2019 to 2023.
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Ali Bongo Ondimba born
Born in Brazzaville. President of Gabon (2009–2023).
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János Áder born
Born in Csorna. President of Hungary from 2012 to 2022 (born 1959).
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Jon Fosse born
Born in Haugesund Municipality. Norwegian writer, theater writer and translator.
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Boyko Borissov born
Born in Bankya. Prime Minister of Bulgaria (2009–2013; 2014–2017; 2017–2021).
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Laura Chinchilla born
Born in San José. 46th President of Costa Rica.
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Lai Ching-te born
Born in Wanli District. 16th President of Taiwan (ROC) since 2024.
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John Magufuli born
Born in Chato District. 5th President of Tanzania from 2015 to 2021.
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Veronica Guerin born
Born in Dublin. Irish crime reporter (1958-1996).
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Ameenah Gurib-Fakim born
Born in Surinam. Scientist and president of Mauritius.
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Morrissey born
Born in Davyhulme. British singer and songwriter.
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Tupou VI of Tonga born
Born in Royal Palace of Nukuʻalofa. King of Tonga.
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Youssou N’Dour born
Born in Dakar. Senegalese singer, composer and politician (born 1959).
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Anne Hidalgo born
Born in San Fernando. Spanish–French politician.
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Rupert Everett born
Born in Burnham Deepdale. British actor.
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Vahagn Khachatryan born
Born in Sisian. President of Armenia since 2022.
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Li Qiang born
Born in Rui'an. Premier of the People's Republic of China since 2023.
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Filipe Nyusi born
Born in Mueda District. President of Mozambique, 2015-2025.
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Mauricio Funes born
Born in San Salvador. President of El Salvador from 2009 to 2014.
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Sarah Ferguson born
Born in London Welbeck Hospital. British writer, charity patron, public speaker, film producer and television personality, and former Duchess of York.
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Milorad Dodik born
Born in Banja Luka. Bosnian Serb politician (born 1959).
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Xiomara Castro born
Born in Tegucigalpa. Honduran politician and businesswoman (born 1959).
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Abdulla Yameen born
Born in Malé. President of the Maldives from 2013 to 2018.
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Chan Santokhi born
Born in Lelydorp. President of Suriname from 2020 to 2025.
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Benny Gantz born
Born in Kfar Ahim. Israeli military officer and politician (born 1959).
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Ben Okri born
Born in Minna. Nigerian-born British poet and novelist (1959-).
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Azali Assoumani born
Born in Mitsoudjé. President of Comoros.
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Rahm Emanuel born
Born in Chicago. American politician (born 1959).
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Michel Onfray born
Born in Argentan. French philosopher.
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Michael P. Anderson born
Born in Plattsburgh. Astronaut, scientist (1959-2003).
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Kimberlé Crenshaw born
Born in Canton. American legal academic (born 1959).
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Byung-Chul Han born
Born in Seoul. German philosopher of South Korean origin.
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Eben Moglen born
Born in New Haven. American law professor and free software advocate.
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Vazgen Sargsyan born
Born in Ararat. Military commander, politician (1959-1999).
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Crin Antonescu born
Born in Tulcea. Romanian politician.
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Scott Altman born
Born in Lincoln. American astronaut, aviator and test pilot.
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Ahlam Mosteghanemi born
Born in Tunis. Algerian writer.
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Zaki Axmad born
Born in Balpyq Bi. Prime Minister of Ichkeria.
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Orlando Figes born
Born in Greater London. British historian.
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Mark Kirk born
Born in Champaign. American politician (born 1959).
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Koenraad Elst born
Born in Leuven. Belgian author.
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Anatoly Onoprienko born
Born in Lasky. Ukrainian serial killer (1959–2013).
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Daniel Goldhagen born
Born in Boston. American author and academic (born 1959).
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Zakir Hasanov born
Born in Astara District. Minister of Defense of the Republic of Azerbaijan since 2013 (born 1959).
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Andy McNab born
Born in Southwark. English novelist and former Special Air Service sergeant.
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Michael J. Bloomfield born
Born in Flint. American astronaut.
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Stephen Kotkin born
Born in Englewood. American historian, academic, author.
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Alessandro Barbero born
Born in Turin. Italian historian and writer (born 1959).
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Jean Ravelonarivo born
Born in Berevo. Malagasy politician.
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Carlos I. Noriega born
Born in Lima. Peruvian astronaut.
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Science & Technology 69
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York University
University in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Tribhuvan University
Public university in Kathmandu, Nepal
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DESY
Physics research institute in Hamburg, Germany
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Research centre CEA Cadarache
Low carbon energies research institute in Saint-Paul-lès-Durance, France
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University of the Western Cape
University in Bellville, Cape Town, South Africa
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Félix Houphouët Boigny University
University in côte d'ivoire
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Temuco Catholic University
Academic publisher
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Bali Botanic Garden
The largest botanical garden in Indonesia
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California Lutheran University
Private university in Thousand Oaks, California
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Mongolian University of Science and Technology
University in Mongolia
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Asian Institute of Technology
University in Thailand
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University of Michigan–Dearborn
Public university in Dearborn, Michigan
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National Centre of Scientific Research "DEMOKRITOS"
Largest research center in Greece
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Kuopio University Hospital
Hospital in Kuopio, Finland
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Tarumanagara University
University in Indonesia
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Institute for New Testament Textual Research
Biblical studies organization
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Manila Zoological and Botanical Garden
Zoo in the Philippines
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Universidad Católica "Nuestra Señora de la Asunción"
University in Asunción, Paraguay
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Kherson National Technical University
University in Kherson, Ukraine
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TIB – Leibniz Information Centre for Science and Technology and University Library
National library of Germany for all fields of engineering, technology, and the natural sciences
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Izu Shaboten Zoo
Zoo and botanical garden in Itō, Shizuoka, Japan
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Kobe City College of Nursing
Higher education institution in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan
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Momoyama Gakuin University
Higher education institution in Osaka Prefecture, Japan
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Academy of Public Administration and Governance
University in Hanoi, Vietnam
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Wafaq ul Madaris Al-Arabia, Pakistan
The largest federation of Islamic Seminaries around the world
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St. Mary's Hospital Lacor
Hospital in Uganda
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Eastern Regional Hospital
Hospital in Ghana
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Birla Industrial & Technological Museum
Industrial & Technological Museum in Kolkata
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Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden
Botanical garden in Yunnan, China
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Dyal Singh College, Delhi
Dyal Singh College , University of Delhi
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Engineering Institute of Zaporizhzhia National University
Institute in Zaporizhzhia, former Zaporizhzhia State Engineering Academy
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Hanoi University
Language university in Vietnam
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Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
University in China for traditional medicine
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Protestant University in the Congo
University in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
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National Textile University
Public university in Faisalabad, Pakistan
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King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok
University in Thailand
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Nha Trang University
Nha Trang University (Science & Technology).
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Otto-Suhr-Institut
Research institute of the Free University of Berlin
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Van Leer Jerusalem Institute
Israeli research institute
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Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College
Constituent college of the University of Delhi
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Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology
University in Beijing, China
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University of Mary
Private, Benedictine university near Bismarck, North Dakota, United States
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University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Hospital in Texas, United States
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National University of the Center of Peru
National University of the Center of Peru (Science & Technology).
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Takaoka University of Law
Takaoka University of Law (Science & Technology).
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University of Washington Medical Center
Hospital in Seattle, Washington, United States
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Mackenzie Evangelical University Hospital
Hospital in Brazil
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Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants
Research institute
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Donner Institute
Academic publisher
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Donka Hospital
Hospital in Guinea
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Paropakar Maternity and Women's Hospital
Hospital in Bagmati, Nepal
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Polish Center for Mediterranean Archeology UW, Research Center in Cairo
Unit of the University of Warsaw in Cairo, Egypt
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Oluyoro Catholic Hospital
Hospital in Nigeria
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Shenyang Botanical Garden
Chinese botanical garden
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Vermilion River Observatory
Vermilion River Observatory (Science & Technology).
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Anhui University of Finance and Economics
University in Bengbu, Anhui, China
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Yunnan Arts University
University in China
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Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine
University in China
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B.I. Stepanov Institute of Physics
Research institute in Minsk, Belarus
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Surrey Memorial Hospital
Hospital in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
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Stanford University Medical Center
Hospital in California, United States
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Ruby Hall Clinic
Hospital in India
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Jinnah Post Graduate Medical Centre
Hospital
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Taiwan Textile Research Institute
Facility in Taipei, Taiwan
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Lachmipersad Mungra Regional Hospital Nickerie
Hospital in Suriname
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Minerva Foundation Institute for Medical Research
Minerva Foundation Institute for Medical Research (Science & Technology).
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University of Alberta Botanic Garden
Botanical garden in Alberta, Canada
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International Indian Ocean Expedition
Large scale multinational hydrographic survey of the Indian Ocean which took place from 1959 to 1965.
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Defence Laboratory, Jodhpur
Defence Laboratory, Jodhpur (Science & Technology).
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Exploration & Discovery 9
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Petralona cave
Cave and archeological location in Petralona, Chalkidiki, Greece
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Cueva de Nerja
Cave in southern Spain
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Jaskinia Wielka Śnieżna
Cave in Poland
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Piraeus Athena
Statue
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Yardymly meteorite
Meteorite
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Pribram
Meteorite
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Cape Murmanskiy
Peninsula in Antarctica
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Vezhnali gold mine
Gold mine in Azerbaijan
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Expédition féminine de 1959 au Népal
Expédition féminine de 1959 au Népal (Exploration & Discovery).
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Religion & Belief Systems 6
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Sanctuary of Christ the King
Monument and Catholic shrine dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus situated in Almada, Portugal
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Noor Mosque
Mosque in Frankfurt am Main
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Madina Mosque
Mosque in Ghana
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Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption
Church in Trenton, New Jersey
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Jamiul Azhar Mosque
Mosque in An Giang, Vietnam
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Temple Shaaray Tefila
Reform synagogue in Manhattan, New York, US
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Economy & Trade 33
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China Airlines
Flag carrier and largest airline in Republic of China
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Doordarshan
India's public service broadcaster
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Fincantieri
Italian shipbuilding company
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National Semiconductor
American company
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Indian Oil Corporation
Oil company based in India
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Computer Sciences Corporation
Information technology company
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Viking Line
Finnish shipping company
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Israel Shipyards Industries Ltd
Shipyards in Israel
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Mansudae Art Studio
Art studio
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JSC Information Satellite Systems Reshetnev
Russian satellite manufacturing company
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Anadarko Petroleum
American oil and gas exploration company
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Sonae
Multinational business group based in Maia, Portugal
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Cosina
Japanese optical glass manufacturer
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Moby Lines
Italian ferry company
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Takamine guitars
Japanese manufacturer
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National Association of Underwater Instructors
Company
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WSP Global
Canadian-based business providing management and consultancy services
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Lifosa, AB
Public company based in Lithuania
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Copersucar
Brazilian agricultural company
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Alpha Industries
American clothing manufacturer
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Akwa Group
Moroccan company
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Aramark
American service company
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SMC Corporation
Company
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Hakone Ropeway
Ropeway in Japan
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Stolt-Nielsen
Provider of transportation and storage for liquids
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Ping, Inc.
Manufacturer of golf clubs, bags, and apparel
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Bank of Africa
Commercial bank in Morocco
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University of Zululand
Public university in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
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Hydrema
Company
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Grass Valley
Company
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Marcegaglia
Italian company
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Oil India
Indian hydrocarbon exploration and production company
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Shri Mahila Griha Udyog Lijjat Papad
Indian women's co-operative society
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Disasters & Pandemics 3
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1959 Hebgen Lake earthquake
Earthquake in southwestern Montana, United States in 1959
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1959 Coatzacoalcos earthquake
Earthquake in Mexico
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1959 Hengchun earthquake
Earthquake in Taiwan
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Social Movements & Revolutions 5
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Cuban Revolution
Revolution in Cuba starting in 1953 culminating in 1959
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1959 Tibetan uprising
Uprising in Lhasa, Tibet against China
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Escambray rebellion
Armed rebellion against the Cuban government from 1959 to 1965
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1959 Mosul Uprising
Attempted coup in Iraq
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Léopoldville riots
Léopoldville riots in 1959
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Architecture & Engineering 42
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Dodger Stadium
Baseball park in Los Angeles, US
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Stadio Mario Rigamonti
Football stadium located in Brescia, Italy
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Gaddafi Stadium
Cricket ground in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
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State Kremlin Palace
Palace in Tverskoy District, Russia
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Baba Yara Stadium
Football stadium in Kumasi, Ghana
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Lakewood Church
Church in Houston, Texas, United States
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Lockhart Stadium
Former stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
Stadium of the Naval Academy in Annapolis
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Santi Fabiano e Venanzio a Villa Fiorelli
Church
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San Gregorio VII
Church building in Rome, Italy
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National Assembly Building
Modernist palace at Republic Square in Ljubljana, Slovenia (1959)
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Irpin Bridge (Hostomel)
Bridge in Kyiv Oblast, Ukraine
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Helmy Zamora Stadium
Multi-use stadium in Giza, Egypt
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Ziteil
Pilgrimage site in the Swiss Alps
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Kirkenes Church
Church in Sør-Varanger Municipality, Norway
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Hitterdal Chapel
Church in Røros, Norway
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Bakkehaugen Church
Church in Oslo, Norway
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Peace Bridge Wrocław
Bridge in Poland
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Breivikbotn Chapel
Church in Hasvik, Norway
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Ljosland Chapel
Church building in Åseral, Southern Norway
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Stadium Kolkáreň
Football stadium in Podbrezová, Slovakia
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Salyut Stadium
Multi-purpose stadium in Belgorod, Russia
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Skjerstad Church
Church in Bodø, Norway
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Vølstad Church
Church building in Nordre Land, Innlandet, Norway
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Stadium Perica-Pero Pavlović
Stadium in Gabela, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Estadio Francisco Zarco
Multi-use stadium in Durango, Mexico
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St. Philip Howard Church, Kingston
Church in Norfolk Island, Australia
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Church of Santa Maria Maggiore
Church building in Cerveteri, Italy
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Elvenes Chapel
Chapel in Salangen, Norway
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Storfors Church
Church of Sweden churchchurch building in Storfors, Sweden
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Møllevang Church
Church building in Aarhus Municipality, Denmark
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Friary Church of St Francis and St Anthony, Crawley
Church in Crawley, West Sussex, England, UK
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Beltinci Sports Park
Multi-purpose stadium in Beltinci, Slovenia
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St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Former Diocese of Quincy cathedral in Peoria, Illinois
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Our Saviour Church
Church building in Manhattan, United States of America
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Barauni - Mokama Six Lane Cable Bridge
Six Lane Ganga Bridge in Bihar
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St Teresa of Avila Church, Chiddingfold
Church in United Kingdom
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St Catherine of Siena, Richmond
Church
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Temple Israel
Oldest synagogue in Columbus, Ohio
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University Unitarian Church
Unitarian church in Seattle
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Holy Trinity Church, Rotherhithe
Church in the London Borough of Southwark, England, United Kingdom
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Kimbrough Memorial Stadium
Football stadium in Canyon, Texas
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Sports & Entertainment 19
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European Canoe / Kayak Sprint Championships 1959
Sport season
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1959 Cannes Film Festival
Film festival edition
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Newport Folk Festival
Music festival
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9th Berlin International Film Festival
1959 film festival edition
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20th Venice International Film Festival
1959 film festival edition
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Ayub National Park
Leisure park in Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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Silesian Amusement Park
Amusement Park in Poland
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Eindhoven Marathon
Marathon
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Zinebi - Bilbao International Documentary and Short Film Festival
Film festival in Bilbao, Spain
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Musiktheater im Revier
Opera house in Gelsenkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
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Sanremo Music Festival 1959
Italian song contest (9th edition)
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1959 San Sebastián International Film Festival
1959 film festival edition
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1st Moscow International Film Festival
1959 film festival edition
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Biel running days
100 km ultramarathon in Biel, Switzerland
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Witold Gombrowicz Theatre
Theatre in Gdynia, Poland
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Fairy Park
Tourist attraction in Anakie, Victoria, Australia
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Mediterranean Song Festival
Spanish festival
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Mermaid Theatre
Theatre and conference venue in London, England
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Kalita Humphreys Theater
Theater in Dallas, Texas, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright
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Empires & Countries 5
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Mali Federation founded
Mali Federation was founded, with its capital at Dakar.
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Tibet dissolved
Tibet ceased to exist, having been centered at Lhasa.
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United Suvadive Republic founded
United Suvadive Republic was founded, with its capital at Hithadhoo.
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Republic of Cuba dissolved
Republic of Cuba ceased to exist, having been centered at Havana.
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Sudanese Republic dissolved
Sudanese Republic ceased to exist, having been centered at Bamako.
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