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1959Jun, 4

Juan Camacho (Bolivian athlete)

Juan Camacho, Bolivian runner
Juan Rodrigo Camacho (born June 4, 1959) is a retired male long-distance runner from Bolivia, who represented his native country in three consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1984. He set his personal best (2:17.49) in the men's marathon on April 7, 1984 in Maassluis, Netherlands.

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Events on 1959

  • 1Jan

    Cuban Revolution

    Fulgencio Batista, dictator of Cuba, is overthrown by Fidel Castro's forces during the Cuban Revolution.
  • 7Jan

    Fidel Castro

    The United States recognizes the new Cuban government of Fidel Castro.
  • 20Feb

    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.
  • 8Apr

    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.
  • 23Nov

    Charles de Gaulle

    French President Charles de Gaulle declares in a speech in Strasbourg his vision for "Europe, from the Atlantic to the Urals".