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Events of 1959 - Statistics

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Hint Answer % Correct
Jan 3rd - This territory is admitted as the 49th U.S. state. Alaska
97%
Aug 21st - This territory becomes the 50th U.S. state. Hawaii
91%
Mar 9th - This most popular of girls' dolls made her debut. Barbie
90%
Jan 1st - A revolution succeeds in this country, as dictator Fulgencio Batista flees to the Dominican Republic. Cuba
87%
Mar 17th - The Dalai Lama flees this country; its government is dissolved by China a few days later. TIbet
81%
May 29th - A new French government is formed by this WWII hero. Charles de Gaulle
76%
May 12th - This actress celebrates her fourth marriage, this one to singer Eddie Fisher. Elizabeth Taylor
71%
Feb 2nd - This young rock and roll musician gives his last performance before his untimely death. Buddy Holly
69%
Jan 25th - The first commercial transcontinental jet flight travels from Los Angeles to this city. New York City
65%
Jul 24th - This U.S. Vice President argues with USSR leader Krushchev in what becomes known as the "Kitchen Debate." Richard Nixon
63%
Sep 12th - This long-running western TV series, starring Lorne Greene, premieres on NBC. Bonanza
59%
Oct 21st - This art museum, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, opens in New York City. Guggenheim
59%
Jun 5th - This future star of folk-rock music graduates from high school in Minnesota. Bob Dylan
57%
Jan 5th - A live children's TV show premieres, hosted by this clown. Bozo
45%
Nov 16th - This musical, by Rodgers and Hammerstein, begins a long run on Broadway. The Sound of Music
25%
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