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Koenraad Elst
1959 Aug, 7

Koenraad Elst

Koenraad Elst, Belgian orientalist and author
Koenraad Elst (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈku:nra:t 'ɛlst]; born 7 August 1959) is a Flemish author and right wing Hindutva proponent, known primarily for his support of the Out of India theory. He has also engaged himself with the Flemish movement for direct democracy and Flemish secession.

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

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

    John Diefenbaker

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  • 8 Apr

    COBOL

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  • 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".