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February 12, 1959 was the 43rd day of the year 1959, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is February 12, 1959 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on February 12, 1959, who was born and died on February 12, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 12, 1959, which were the most popular songs (ex. Stagger Lee by Lloyd Price), movies (e.g. No Name on the Bullet, directed by Jack Arnold), TV series (e.g. The Scarf) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 12th, 1959 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was February 12, 1959?
- February 12, 1959: What happened on that day?
- February 12, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 12, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on February 12, 1959?
- February 12, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- February 12, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
- February 12, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- February 12, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
- February 12, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- February 12, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- February 12, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on February 12, 1959?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 12, 1959?
- Who was the Pope on February 12, 1959?
What day of the week was February 12, 1959?
February 12, 1959 was a Thursday and it was the 43rd day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 12, 1959 can also be written as 2/12/1959 in the US and as 12/2/1959 in UK and Europe.
February 12, 1959: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on February 12, 1959:
- The us mint releases the 1959 lincoln memorial cent to circulation.
- George antheil, us pianist/composer (ballet mtcanique), dies at age 58.
February 12, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 12th is Aquarius.
Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.
Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.
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February 12, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 12, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on February 12th, 1959 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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February 12, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 12, 1959 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 12, 1959 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.
An observer located in New York City on February 12, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 26% full, rising at 09:12 am and setting at 10:30 pm.
The previous full moon was on Jan 24, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Feb 23, 1959.
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Who was born on February 12, 1959?
Famous people born on February 12, 1959:
![Sigrid Thornton]()
Sigrid ThorntonAustralia -- actress (amelia lawson - guns of paradise).
- Larry Nance
American basketball player.
- Omar Hakim drummer (Dire Straits
Weather report).
- Kauko Röyhkä
Finnish singer, musician, writer.
- Dan Puric
Romanian director, actor and writer.
- Per Gessle
Rocker (roxette - "joy ride").
- Erkin Šagajev
- Andrew Weaver
- Surət Hüseynov
- Mick Harford
- Federico Moro
- Imre Bujdosó
- Omar Hakim
- Abdelmajid Lamris
- Filipe Nyusi
- Alberto Plaza
Whose famous birthday is on February 12th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 12th:
![Josh Brolin]()
Josh BrolinHe is an american actor, well-known family member, and the dark and handsome child of jane agee and actor james brolin.
![Christina Ricci]()
Christina RicciAmerican actress who made her film debut with "mermaids" in 1990.
![Lorne Greene]()
Lorne GreeneLorne Greene was a Canadian actor known for his role as Ben Cartwright in the TV series Bonanza.
![Darren Aronofsky]()
Darren AronofskyAmerican screenwriter, director and producer of film.
![Mike Posner]()
Mike PosnerMike posner is a pop singer known for his hit songs 'cooler than me' and 'i took a pill in ibiza'.
![Jesse Spencer]()
Jesse SpencerAustralian singer, actor and pin-up boy.
![Arsenio Hall]()
Arsenio HallAmerican comedian, hip black comedian with a stylish outfit.
![Chynna Phillips]()
Chynna PhillipsAmerican singer and well-known family.
![Simon MacCorkindale]()
Simon MacCorkindaleBritish actor, screenwriter, and producer.
![Michael Ironside]()
Michael IronsideCanadian actor, director, and screenwriter.
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February 12, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 65 years 2 months old,
or 782 months and 13 days old,
or 3402 weeks
or 23814 days old,
if you were born on February 12, 1959.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 12, 1959?
There are 293 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday February 12th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 12, 1959?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 12, 1959.
February 12, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on February 12, 1959:
- George Antheil
What famous deaths happened on February 12th?
Famous deaths on February 12th:
![Robert Wagner]()
Robert WagnerAmerican actor best known for his role as jonathan hart on the 1979 tv series hart to hart.
![Sal Mineo]()
Sal MineoAmerican actor.
![Screamin' Jay Hawkins]()
Screamin' Jay HawkinsAmerican musician (born 1929).
![Sid Caesar]()
Sid CaesarAmerican comedian actor and writer.
![Betty Garrett]()
Betty GarrettAmerican actress, who started her career in comedy with broadway musicals.
![Kenneth Mars]()
Kenneth MarsAmerican actor and comedian (b. 1935).
![Zina Bethune]()
Zina BethuneAmerican actress, dancer, and choreographer (b. 1945).
![Gary Owens]()
Gary OwensAmerican radio host and voice actor (b. 1934).
![Jean Renoir]()
Jean RenoirPierre auguste renoir, a french filmmaker and the son of the artist pierre auguste renoir.
![Victor Jory]()
Victor JoryDawson city, canada -- actor (kings row, manhunt).
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February 12, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on February 12, 1959:
- United States - Lincoln's Birthday (traditionally).
- Red Hand Day
- Darwin Day.
- National Freedom to Marry Day (unofficial).
- Georgia Day in the U.S. state of Georgia.
Observances on February 12, 1959:
- International Day for the Prevention of Violent Extremism as and when Conducive to Terrorism
Saints celebrated on February 12, 1959:
- Saint Alexis of Moscow
- Saint Benedict of Aniane
- Saint Damian of Alexandria
February 12, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on February 12, 1959 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 9th and February 15th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
February 12, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on February 12, 1959 was Stagger Lee by Lloyd Price, according to the music chart for the week February 9th and February 15th.
February 12, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on February 12, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 9th and February 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Lloyd Price - Stagger Lee
- The Crests - 16 Candles
- Ritchie Valens - Donna
- The Platters - Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
- Bill Parsons - The All American Boy
February 12, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on February 12, 1959 was As I Love You by Shirley Bassey, according to the music chart for the week February 9th and February 15th.
February 12, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on February 12, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 9th and February 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Shirley Bassey - As I Love You
- Elvis Presley - One Night / I Got Stung
- The Platters - Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
- Shirley Bassey - Kiss Me Honey Honey Kiss Me
- The Teddy Bears - To Know Him Is To Love Him
February 12, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on February 12, 1959 was Stagger Lee by Lloyd Price, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 9th and February 15th.
February 12, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on February 12, 1959 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 9th and February 15th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Lloyd Price - Stagger Lee
- Jackie Wilson - Lonely Teardrops
- James Brown And The Famous Flames - Try Me
- The Crests - 16 Candles
- LaVern Baker - I Cried A Tear
February 12, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on February 12, 1959 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
No Name on the Bullet
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Jack Arnold
Starring: Audie Murphy, Charles Drake, Joan Evans, Virginia Grey
First Man Into Space
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Robert Day
Starring: Marshall Thompson, Marla Landi, Bill Edwards, Robert Ayres
House on Haunted Hill
Release year: 1959
Directed by: William Castle, Rosemary Horvath
Starring: Vincent Price, Carol Ohmart, Richard Long, Alan Marshal
Country: United States of America
Ride Lonesome
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Budd Boetticher
Starring: Randolph Scott, Karen Steele, Pernell Roberts, James Best
The Journey
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Anatole Litvak
Starring: Deborah Kerr, Yul Brynner, Jason Robards, Robert Morley
Country: United States of America
February 12, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on February 12, 1959 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
The Scarf
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Neil Willoughby
As Far as My Feet Will Carry Me
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Hardy Martins
Face to Face
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Lou Antonio
The Third Man
Release year: 1959
Starring: Michael Rennie, Jonathan Harris
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
All Aboard
Release year: 1958
Directed by: Fred Levine
February 12, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on February 12, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Best Of Everything
By: Rona Jaffe
It was 1958 when Rona Jaffe's brilliant page-turner first appeared. This book changed the face of contemporary fiction. While some readers were shocked by the story, millions more were captivated when they saw their own reflections in it.
Herblock'S Special For Today
By: Herbert Block
Hardcover hardcover book containing political cartoonist Herblock’s work through the years. His brilliant work during Watergate and Richard Nixon's fall is included.
The Ugly American
By: William J. Lederer and Eugene Burdick
This multi-million-copy bestseller is the one that gave rise to the term "tragic American blunders abroad". The episode that gives the book its name is Homer Atkins. He's a simple and plain-spoken man who was sent by the U.S.
Who was the US President on February 12, 1959?
On February 12, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 12, 1959?
On February 12, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on February 12, 1959?
On February 12, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about February 12th?
February 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th day of the month of February. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on February 12th, such as:
- 2019 - A jamaat-ul-ahrar faction shoots four police officers from pakistan. three more officers are also injured.
- 2018 - Drone strikes in pakistan: tehrik-i-taliban pakistan confirms that its deputy leader khalid mehsud was killed in a u.s.-led drone strike in north waziristan. it is located near the border to afghanistan.
- 2017 - Yemeni civil war (2015)-present, saudi arabian-led intervention in yemen: a helicopter of the saudi-led coalition bombs an aircraft outside aden international airport. at least three yemeni soldiers were injured.
What happened in 1959?
1959 was filled with very interesting events such as
- England complete 5-0 series drubbing of India
- Texas Instruments requests patent of IC
- WVUE TV channel 8 in New Orleans, LA (ABC) begins broadcasting
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What was the calendar for February 1959?
February 1959 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
