Stanley Alan Van Gundy is an American former basketball coach who is a television commentator for NBA on TNT and College Basketball on CBS. Prior to TNT, he was most recently the head coach for the New Orleans Pelicans of the NBA. He also served as the head coach and president of basketball operations for the Detroit Pistons from 2014 to 2018. From 2003 to 2005, he was the head coach of the Miami Heat but resigned in 2005 mid-season, returning the job over to Pat Riley. Van Gundy then coached the Orlando Magic for five seasons from 2007 to 2012, leading them to the 2009 NBA Finals. He is the older brother of former New York Knicks and Houston Rockets head coach Jeff Van Gundy.

Historical Context for August 26, 1959

In 1959, the world population was approximately 2,965,950,351 people^[†]

Headlines from August 26, 1959

Port Bustles as 6,279 Passengers Arrive and 3,229 Sail for Europe; HARBOR BUSTLES AS 6,279 ARRIVE

EISENHOWER URGES CONGRESS TO END BOND-RATE LIMITS; Renews Appeal in a Special Message Citing 'Serious' Results if Bid Fails SEES INFLATION THREAT Also Asks F.H.A. Extension Outside of Housing Bill -Backs Union Measure EISENHOWER URGES BOND-RATE ACTION

First Lady Sees President Off In Pre-Dawn Jet Flight to Bonn; First Lady Sees President Off In Pre-Dawn Jet Flight to Bonn

Nehru Asserts India Has Duty to Defend Bhutan and Sikkim; NEHRU PROMISES BHUTAN DEFENSE

MAYOR RETURNING TO STUDY PROTEST OVER TITLE I SITE; Interrupts Vacation to Hear Chelsea Groups' View -Takes Over From Jack Mayor to Return From Vacation To Hear Protest on Title I Site

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Historical Context for August 26, 1959