Today in History for 17th November 1959

Historical Events

Events 1 - 3 of 3

- De Beers firm of South Africa announces synthetic diamond
- Giants slugger Willie McCovey wins NL Rookie of Year
- William Shea shows proposed NYC stadium with transparent roof

Famous Birthdays

Birthdays 1 - 2 of 2

- Terry Fenwick, English footballer
- William R Moses, LA California, actor (Cole-Falcon Crest)

Famous Deaths

Deaths 1 - 1 of 1

- Heitor Villa-Lobos, Brazilian composer/pianist/conductor, dies at 72

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