1959 in the United States
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Events from the year 1959 in the United States. With the admittance of Alaska and Hawaii, this is the last year in which states are added to the union.
April 9: NASA announces the "Mercury Seven"
October 21: The Guggenheim opens
Lester Holt
Brian Williams
2002 in the United States
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Events from the year 2002 in the United States.
January 11: Camp X-Ray (Guantanamo)
February 8 – February 24: The Winter Olympics are held in Salt Lake City
May 26: I-40 bridge disaster
Caitlin Clark