Deaths on May 8

John Fraser (Canadian soccer)

Died on May 8, 1959

John Fraser, Canadian soccer player (b. 1881)

John Alexander Fraser (December 19, 1881 – May 8, 1959) was a Canadian amateur soccer player who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics. Fraser was born in Hamilton, Ontario. In 1904 he was member of the Galt F.C. team, which won the gold medal in the soccer tournament. He played one match as a midfielder.

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John Fraser (Canadian soccer)

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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 8

John Fraser (Canadian soccer)

Died on May 8, 1959

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Events on 1959

Cuban Revolution

Fidel Castro

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COBOL

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