1959 in a nutshell

1959: the year of the Pig. Alaska and Hawaii became US states.

Chinese zodiac

Year of the Pig

Born before Lunar New Year 1959? Your animal is the Dog.

Decade
The 1950s
Leap year
No, 365 days

What happened in 1959

Alaska and Hawaii became US states
The Barbie doll was launched
The Mini car was launched

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