The temperature on January 15, 1959 was between -3.5 °C and -1.4 °C and averaged -2.6 °C. There was 0.4 mm of rain. The almost completely overcast was. The average windspeed was 2 Bft (weak wind) and was prevailing from the south-southwest. Source: KNMI
February 11 » The Federation of Arab Emirates of the South is created as a protectorate of the United Kingdom.
February 19 » The United Kingdom grants Cyprus independence, which is formally proclaimed on August 16, 1960.
July 15 » The steel strike of 1959 begins, leading to significant importation of foreign steel for the first time in United States history.
November 23 » French President Charles de Gaulle declares in a speech in Strasbourg his vision for "Europe, from the Atlantic to the Urals".
December 1 » Cold War: Opening date for signature of the Antarctic Treaty, which sets aside Antarctica as a scientific preserve and bans military activity on the continent.
December 3 » The current flag of Singapore is adopted, six months after Singapore became self-governing within the British Empire.
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