This is a list of Belgian television related events from 1959.

Events 15 February - Bob Benny is selected to represent Belgium at the 1959 Eurovision Song Contest with his song "Hou toch van mij". He is selected to be the fourth Belgian Eurovision entry during Eurosong. The wedding of Prince Albert of Belgium to Paola is a significant media event.

Television shows

La Planète fauve (The tawny planet), a fictional short directed by André Delvaux, is made for RTB.

Births 23 February - Lucas Van den Eynde, actor 30 November - Bart Peeters, singer, drummer, guitarist, actor & TV host 16 December - Michel Follet, TV & radio host

References