Sunday February 22, 1959: on this day

February 22, 1959 was the 53rd day of the year 1959, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is February 22, 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 22, 1959, who was born and died on February 22, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 22, 1959, which were the most popular songs (ex. Stagger Lee by Lloyd Price), movies (e.g. The Hangman, directed by Michael Curtiz), TV series (e.g. The Scarf) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 22nd, 1959 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 22, 1959?


February 22, 1959 was a Sunday and it was the 53rd day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 22, 1959 can also be written as 2/22/1959 in the US and as 22/2/1959 in UK and Europe.

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February 22, 1959: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 22, 1959:

  • Lee petty wins the first daytona 500.
  • The uss tuscaloosa, uss new orleans, uss tennessee and uss west virginia are struck from the naval vessel register.
  • Archbishop makarios returns to cyprus from exile.

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February 22, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 22nd is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces 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 22, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 22, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on February 22nd, 1959 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 22, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 22, 1959 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 22, 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 22, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 05:11 pm and setting at 06:32 am.

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 22, 1959?


Famous people born on February 22, 1959:

  • Kyle MacLachlan
    Kyle MacLachlan

    American actor best known for his portrayal of a small-town innocent in 1986's "blue velvet.

  • Maria Ramos

    Maria ramos is a south african businesswoman known for her leadership roles in the banking and finance sector.

  • Jiří Čunek

    Czech politician.

  • Bronwyn Oliver

    Australian sculptor (d. 2006).

  • Susan Benjamin

    Actress (tracy-accidental family).

  • David Williams

    American singer, twin to singer andrew williams.

  • Andrew Williams

    American singer, first-born twin and older brother to singer david williams.

  • Jiri Cunek

    Czech politician.

  • David Williams (football)
  • Lewis Lloyd
  • Margarete Tiesel
  • Jon Eilert Bøgseth
  • Michail Naumovič Gurevič
  • Holger Hieronymus
  • Odette Mistoul
  • Tom Erik Oxholm

Whose famous birthday is on February 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 22nd:

  • Drew Barrymore
    Drew Barrymore

    American actress, noted family.

  • Steve Irwin
    Steve Irwin

    He is an australian environmentalist and television personality.

  • Thomas Jane
    Thomas Jane

    American producer and director of actor.

  • Giulietta Masina
    Giulietta Masina

    Italian actress, who performed with such passion and depth that she could imbue everyday life with a touch of the absurd.

  • Julie Walters
    Julie Walters

    British actress who received critical acclaim for her performance as "educating rita", winning a tony award for stage performance.

  • Bruce Forsyth
    Bruce Forsyth

    London, england -- comedian/tv host (generation game).

  • Jonathan Demme
    Jonathan Demme

    American screenwriter and producer of director films.

  • Sheila Hancock
    Sheila Hancock

    English actress and author.

  • Ellen Greene
    Ellen Greene

    American actress and singer.

  • John Mills
    John Mills

    British actor, producer, singer, and film star.

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February 22, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 65 years 2 months old,

or 782 months and 5 days old,

or 3400 weeks and 6 days old,

or 23806 days old,

if you were born on February 22, 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 22, 1959?

There are 301 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday February 22nd 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 22, 1959?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 22, 1959.

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February 22, 1959: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 22, 1959:

  • Helen Parrish

    Actress (hour glass) dies from cancer at 36.

  • Harold Hardwick
  • Karl Hessenberg
  • Dmitrij Manuil'skij
  • Oreste Margarucci
  • William Hobson Mills
  • Francis Pélissier

What famous deaths happened on February 22nd?

Famous deaths on February 22nd:

  • Simone Simon
    Simone Simon

    Famed french actress, best known for marc allegret’s "lac aux dames.

  • Ed Flanders
    Ed Flanders

    Actor (dr westphall st elsewhere), commits suicide when he is 60.

  • Morgan Woodward
    Morgan Woodward

    American actor (b. 1925).

  • Edith Barrett
    Edith Barrett

    Actress (molly & me ghost ship), dies aged 64.

  • Efrem Zimbalist
    Efrem Zimbalist

    Russian-american violinist composer, conductor.

  • Joan Woodbury
    Joan Woodbury

    Actress (super sleuth, northwest trail).

  • Beyla Warhol

    Beyla Warhol was an American visual artist, film director, and producer who was a leading figure in the visual art movement known as pop...

  • Andy Warhol

    A leading figure in the Pop Art movement, known for his iconic silkscreen paintings of celebrities and consumer products.

  • Javel Warhol

    American artist and a leading figure in the Pop Art movement.

  • Charles Lyell

    Charles Lyell was a Scottish geologist who is best known as the author of the famous book 'Principles of Geology', which presented the...

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February 22, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 22, 1959:

  • Blessed Saint Isabel of France (+1270)
  • United States - Washington's Birthday (traditionally).
  • Ash Wednesday in 2023.
  • The Scouting movement celebrates this day as "B.-P. day" or "Founder's Day" as it is the shared birthday of the Scouts' founder Sir Robert Baden-Powell and his wife, Lady Olave Baden-Powell, the World Chief Guide.
  • The World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts celebrates this day as "Thinking Day" as it is the shared birthday of the Scouts' founder Sir Robert Baden-Powell, and his wife, Lady Olave Baden-Powell, the World Chief Guide.
  • Roman Catholic Church - Feast of the Chair of Saint Peter.

Saints celebrated on February 22, 1959:

  • Saint Lucia - independence (1979).
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February 22, 1959: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 22, 1959 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 16th and February 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 22, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 22, 1959 was Stagger Lee by Lloyd Price, according to the music chart for the week February 16th and February 22nd.

February 22, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 22, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 16th and February 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Stagger Lee
  2. - 16 Candles
  3. - Donna
  4. - Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
  5. - The All American Boy

February 22, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 22, 1959 was As I Love You by Shirley Bassey, according to the music chart for the week February 16th and February 22nd.

February 22, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 22, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 16th and February 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - As I Love You
  2. - One Night / I Got Stung
  3. - Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
  4. - Kiss Me Honey Honey Kiss Me
  5. - To Know Him Is To Love Him

February 22, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 22, 1959 was Stagger Lee by Lloyd Price, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 16th and February 22nd.

February 22, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 22, 1959 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 16th and February 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Stagger Lee
  2. - Lonely Teardrops
  3. - I Cried A Tear
  4. - 16 Candles
  5. - Try Me

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February 22, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 22, 1959 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Hangman

The Hangman

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Michael Curtiz

Starring: Robert Taylor, Tina Louise, Fess Parker, Jack Lord

Up Periscope

Up Periscope

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Gordon Douglas

Starring: James Garner, Edmond O'Brien, Andra Martin, Alan Hale Jr.

No Name on the Bullet

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

First Man Into Space

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Robert Day

Starring: Marshall Thompson, Marla Landi, Bill Edwards, Robert Ayres

House on Haunted Hill

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

February 22, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 22, 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

The Scarf

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Neil Willoughby

As Far as My Feet Will Carry Me

As Far as My Feet Will Carry Me

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Hardy Martins

Face to Face

Face to Face

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Lou Antonio

The Third Man

The Third Man

Release year: 1959

Starring: Michael Rennie, Jonathan Harris

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

February 22, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 22, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The King Must Die by Mary Renault

The King Must Die

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This is the story of Theosus, mythical hero, who was slayer of monsters and abductor of princesses. He also became the king of Athens. These pages show him as a well-defined personality, brave, aggressive, and quick.

The Devil In Bucks County by Edmund Schiddel

The Devil In Bucks County

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Front cover, The Devil in Bucks County Simon and Schuster New York, 1959

The Coming Of The New Deal by Arthur Meier Schlesinger Jr.

The Coming Of The New Deal

By:

This book, Volume 2, in Schlesinger’s Age of Roosevelt series, describes Roosevelt's first turbulent years in the White House.

The Best Of Everything by Rona Jaffe

The Best Of Everything

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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.

Twixt Twelve And Twenty by Pat Boone

Twixt Twelve And Twenty

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Vintage paperback

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Who was the US President on February 22, 1959?

On February 22, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 22, 1959?

On February 22, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on February 22, 1959?

On February 22, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about February 22nd?

February 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd 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 22nd, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 venezuelan presidential crisis: venezuelan national guard troops open fire on indigenous pemon protestors who tried to block a military convoy headed to brazil-venezuela border. at least two people were killed and 14 more were injured.
  • 2018 - Police in montenegro have identified the attacker of a grenade attack against the u.s. embassy in podgorica yesterday. he was an ex-military veteran of the armed forces of yugoslavia, according to authorities.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war, raqqa offensive: u.s.-backed sdf troops on two fronts meet northeast of raqqa to encircle a small group of villages held by isis.

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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.

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