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January 1959

Fidel Castro rose to power after the Cuban Revolution. Alaska and Hawaii became the 49th and 50th US states.

politics
The Cuban Revolution

Fidel Castro rises to power.
Cuban Revolution Success

Fidel Castro takes Havana.
Alaska Becomes 49th State

The "Last Frontier" joins the Union.
science
Luna 1 Launched

First man-made object to reach escape velocity.
Notable Passings: Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, Frank Lloyd Wright