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Markus Hediger
1959Mar, 31

Markus Hediger

Markus Hediger, Swiss poet and translator
Markus Hediger (born 31 March 1959) is a Swiss writer and translator.

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Events on 1959

  • 1Jan

    Cuban Revolution

    Fulgencio Batista, dictator of Cuba, is overthrown by Fidel Castro's forces during the Cuban Revolution.
  • 7Jan

    Fidel Castro

    The United States recognizes the new Cuban government of Fidel Castro.
  • 20Feb

    John Diefenbaker

    The Avro Arrow program to design and manufacture supersonic jet fighters in Canada is cancelled by the Diefenbaker government amid much political debate.
  • 22Feb

    Daytona 500

    Lee Petty wins the first Daytona 500.
  • 8Apr

    COBOL

    A team of computer manufacturers, users, and university people led by Grace Hopper meets to discuss the creation of a new programming language that would be called COBOL.