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President Dwight D. Eisenhower signs Alaska Statehood Act in the White House allowing Alaska to become the 49th U.S. state.
Exteriors of the White House in Washington DC. Interior of the White House shows U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower signing Alaska Statehood Act on July 7, 1958, granting Alaska status as the 49th state as of January 3, 1959. U.S. Vice President Richard Nixon and other officials surround President Eisenhower. Workers work with the U.S. flag showing 49th star added to new staggered star design.
Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev and President Eisenhower meet at Camp David in Maryland, United States.
Major events of the year 1959. United States Vice President Richard Nixon with Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev where they engaged in the so-called "Kitchen debate" at United States Trade and Cultural Fair in Moscow, Soviet Union. Nixon talks to Khrushchev leading to the former's visit to United States. Khrushchev arrives in United States and President Dwight D Eisenhower welcomes him at the airport. Soldiers march as the Presidential motorcade follows them. President Eisenhower and Premier Khrushchev after a meeting at Camp David in Maryland.
Fidel Castro addresses the crowds after the fall of the Batista government
Major events of the year 1959. A large crowd gathered in Cuba to celebrate the rise of Fidel Castro to power after the fall of Batista's government. Cubans holding banners and placards to celebrate the fall of the Batista government. Fidel Castro arrives and addresses the crowd as they cheer him loudly.
President Eisenhower and Queen Elizabeth II open the St Lawrence Seaway in Canada
Among major events of the year 1959: President Eisenhower and Queen Elizabeth II on board Royal yacht Britannia cruise on the newly opened St Lawrence Seaway. President looks through a pair of binoculars as the yacht sails across the seaway as part of the opening ceremonies.
Hawaii becomes the 50th state of United States.
Major events of the year 1959. Hawaiian hula dance performed by girls at a beach in Hawaii, celebrating the admission of Hawaii as the 50th state. A Hawaiian girl waving. A volcanic eruption takes place on the island. Lava flows from the eruption of Kīlauea Iki Crater.
Prince Akihito marries Michiko Shōda in Japan.
Major weddings of the year 1959. Crown Prince Akihito and his wife Michiko Shōda, a commoner, after their wedding ceremony in Tokyo, Japan. Prince Akihito and Princess Michiko wearing a sokutai and jūnihitoe attire at their wedding ceremony. The Imperial couple appear to the public wearing Western style formal attire. Stephen Rockefeller, a multi millionaire's son, marries a former family maid, Anne Marie Rasmussen at Søgne, Norway. The couple comes out from the Søgne Church (Lundeveien 79, 4640 Søgne, Norway) after getting married as a huge gathering greets them. Shah of Iran, Mohammed Reza Pahlavi along with his third wife Farah Diba soon after their wedding in Tehran, Iran. Farah Diba is wearing a Yves Saint Laurent-designed Dior wedding gown and the Noor-ol-Ain Diamond tiara.
