1959 in the United Kingdom

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1959 in the United Kingdom
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Events from the year 1959 in the United Kingdom .

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Poster introduced in April
First Morris Mini-Minor off the production line, 8 May, ready for public launch in August. Morris Mini-Minor 1959 (621 AOK).jpg
First Morris Mini-Minor off the production line, 8 May, ready for public launch in August.

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March – April

May – June

July – August

September – October

November – December

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