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1959May, 8

John Fraser (Canadian soccer)

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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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".