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1959, Feb
FIDEL CASTRO became premier of Cuba following the victory of the revolutionary forces, and Cuba became a radical force in the Western Hemisphere.	1
Sept
The Soviet rocket Luna 2 became the first space vehicle to reach the moon.	2
Dec
The ANTARCTIC TREATY reserved the Antarctic for scientific and other peaceful activities in an important action of international cooperation among all interested major powers. The UN established a permanent committee for the peaceful uses of outer space.	3

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