The following events occurred in January 1959:
January 4, 1959: Luna-1 enters orbit around Sun, becomes the first man-made "planet"
January 8, 1959: Fidel Castro arrives in Havana
January 25, 1959: Boeing 707 begins service
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The following events occurred in February 1959:
February 17, 1959: The first weather satellite, Vanguard 2, is launched by the U.S.
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Reverse side of the phased-out "wheat" penny