1959

1959 was the Beginning of The Vietnam War.

January

 * January 3 - Alaska becomes the 49th state of the U.S.


 * Cuban president Fulgencio Batista ousted in January by the July 26 movement, and a new administration under Fidel Castro established.


 * The McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II Begins setting world records for in-flight performance.