Deaths on May 26

Philip Kassel

Died on May 26, 1959

Philip Kassel, American gymnast (b. 1876)

Philip Kassel (September 22, 1876 – May 25, 1959) was an American gymnast and track and field athlete who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics. He was born in the German Empire. In 1904 he won the gold medal in the team event. He was also 6th in athletics' triathlon event, 11th in gymnastics' all-around competition and 19th in gymnastics' triathlon event.

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Events on 1959

1 Jan

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

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

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.
8 Apr

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.
23 Nov

Charles de Gaulle
French President Charles de Gaulle declares in a speech in Strasbourg his vision for "Europe, from the Atlantic to the Urals".

Deaths on May 26

Philip Kassel

Died on May 26, 1959

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Events on 1959

Cuban Revolution

Fidel Castro

John Diefenbaker

COBOL

Charles de Gaulle