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February 08, 1959 was the 39th day of the year 1959, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Sunday.
Is February 08, 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 08, 1959, who was born and died on February 08, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 08, 1959, which were the most popular songs (ex. Smoke Gets In Your Eyes by The Platters), movies (e.g. House on Haunted Hill, directed by William Castle, Rosemary Horvath), TV series (e.g. The Scarf) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 8th, 1959 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was February 08, 1959?
- February 08, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 08, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on February 08, 1959?
- February 08, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- February 08, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
- February 08, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- February 08, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
- February 08, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- February 08, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- February 08, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on February 08, 1959?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 08, 1959?
- Who was the Pope on February 08, 1959?
What day of the week was February 08, 1959?
February 08, 1959 was a Sunday and it was the 39th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 08, 1959 can also be written as 2/8/1959 in the US and as 8/2/1959 in UK and Europe.
February 08, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 8th 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 08, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 08, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on February 8th, 1959 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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February 08, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 08, 1959 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 08, 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 08, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 07:08 am and setting at 07:35 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 08, 1959?
Famous people born on February 08, 1959:
![Henry Czerny]()
Henry CzernyHenry czerny is a canadian actor known for his roles in mission: impossible and clear and present danger.
- Mauricio Macri
Argentine politician and businessman.
- Heinz Gunthardt
In switzerland; tennis star.
- Andrew Hoy
Australian equestrian rider[199][200].
- Pamela Jean Bryant
Indianapolis, indiana -- playmate (april, 1978).
- Irina Kalinina
Ussr -- springboard diver (1980 olympics-gold medalist).
- Damir Maricic
Croatian footballer.
- Ricardo Gallego
- Claudio Maniago
Whose famous birthday is on February 8th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 8th:
![James Dean]()
James DeanAmerican actor.
![Gary Coleman]()
Gary ColemanGary coleman was an american actor best known for his role as arnold jackson in the tv sitcom diff'rent strokes.
![Mathilda May]()
Mathilda MayFrench actress, daughter to victor haim (greekturkish playwright) and margareta hanson (swedish ballet teacher).
![Lana Turner]()
Lana TurnerAmerican actress, onscreen since 1937.
![Nick Nolte]()
Nick NolteAmerican actor.
![Jack Lemmon]()
Jack LemmonAmerican actor.
![Mary Steenburgen]()
Mary SteenburgenMary steenburgen is an american actress known for her roles in movies suchjson as 'back to the future part iii' and 'step brothers'.
![Seth Green]()
Seth GreenSeth green is a well-known american actor and comedian, best known for his roles in the austin powers films and as the creator of the tv...
![John Williams]()
John WilliamsEnglish-american actor (b. 1903).
![Paul Wight]()
Paul WightAmerican professional wrestler.
February 08, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 65 years 2 months old,
or 782 months and 10 days old,
or 3401 weeks and 4 days old,
or 23811 days old,
if you were born on February 08, 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 08, 1959?
There are 296 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday February 8th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 08, 1959?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 08, 1959.
February 08, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on February 08, 1959:
- Faysal Sariyya
Faysal Sariyya was an Iraqi military officer who participated in the 1958 Iraqi coup d'état.
- William J. Donovan
American head of the office of strategic services (oss) (b. 1883).
- William J "Wild Bill" Donovan
Office strategic services, at the age of 76, is dead.
What famous deaths happened on February 8th?
Famous deaths on February 8th:
![Robert Conrad]()
Robert ConradAmerican actor, seen more on tv than film with the series "hawaiian eye," the wild, wild west, and "the d.a.
![Del Shannon]()
Del ShannonAmerican singer and songwriter.
![George Dolenz]()
George DolenzAmerican actor, father to micky dolenz (born in 1908).
- Jmarion Henderson
Nobel Prize-winning chemist for research on the dynamics of chemical reactions.
- Peter the Great
Peter the Great was the Tsar of Russia from 1682 to 1725, and is credited with modernizing and westernizing Russia.
- Czar Peter I
Also known as Peter the Great, he was the Czar of Russia from 1682 to 1725 and a patron of the arts, particularly architecture and music.
- Joseth Priestley
Joseth Priestley was a British chemist, philosopher, and clergyman who is best known for his discovery of oxygen and his contributions to...
- Halvor Laxness
Icelandic writer who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1955.
- Zacharius Janssen
Invented the first compound microscope.
- Cem Karaca
Renowned Turkish rock musician and composer.
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February 08, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on February 08, 1959:
- Nirvana Day - an annual Buddhist festival.
- Slovenia - Pre?eren Day, the Slovenian cultural holiday.
- Boy Scouts of America - Scout Sunday; The Sunday preceding February 8 is designated as Scout Sunday and the following Saturday is designated as Scout Sabbath.
Saints celebrated on February 08, 1959:
- Saint Jerome Emiliani.
- Saint Juventius
- Saint Mengold of Huy
- Saint Jacoba (d.1239)
February 08, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on February 08, 1959 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 2nd and February 8th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
February 08, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on February 08, 1959 was Smoke Gets In Your Eyes by The Platters, according to the music chart for the week February 2nd and February 8th.
February 08, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on February 08, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 2nd and February 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Platters - Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
- Bill Parsons - The All American Boy
- Ritchie Valens - Donna
- The Crests - 16 Candles
- Lloyd Price - Stagger Lee
February 08, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on February 08, 1959 was One Night / I Got Stung by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week February 2nd and February 8th.
February 08, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on February 08, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 2nd and February 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Elvis Presley - One Night / I Got Stung
- Shirley Bassey - As I Love You
- The Platters - Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
- Lonnie Donegan - Does Your Chewing Gum Lose Its Flavour (On The Bedpost Overnight)
- Shirley Bassey - Kiss Me Honey Honey Kiss Me
February 08, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on February 08, 1959 was Try Me by James Brown And The Famous Flames, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 2nd and February 8th.
February 08, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on February 08, 1959 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 2nd and February 8th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- James Brown And The Famous Flames - Try Me
- Lloyd Price - Stagger Lee
- Jackie Wilson - Lonely Teardrops
- The Crests - 16 Candles
- The Platters - Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
February 08, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on February 08, 1959 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
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
Die Halbzarte
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Rolf Thiele
Starring: Romy Schneider, Carlos Thompson, Magda Schneider, Josef Meinrad
Sleeping Beauty
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Clyde Geronimi
Starring: Mary Costa, Bill Shirley, Eleanor Audley, Verna Felton
Country: United States of America
February 08, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on February 08, 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 08, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on February 08, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Wedemeyer Reports!
By: General Albert C. Wedemeyer
General Wedemeyer was the chief planner of General Marshall and co-author the Victory Plan. He had a significant role in shaping and directing Allied War against Fascist forces.
The Coming Of The New Deal
By: Arthur Meier Schlesinger Jr.
This book, Volume 2, in Schlesinger’s Age of Roosevelt series, describes Roosevelt's first turbulent years in the White House.
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.
Anatomy of a Murder
By: Robert Traver
Robert Traver's Anatomy of a Murder was first published by St. Martin's 1958. It quickly became America's number-one bestseller and was later made into the classic Otto Preminger film.
Who was the US President on February 08, 1959?
On February 08, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 08, 1959?
On February 08, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on February 08, 1959?
On February 08, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about February 8th?
February 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th 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 8th, such as:
- 2019 - 2018-19 north american winter: jay inslee, washington governor, declares a state of emergency as a winter storm could bring snowfalls of up to 20 cm (20 inches) to the state.
- 2018 - American-led intervention in syria's civil war: syria and russia have stated that the united states' military presence is illegal. about 25% of syria's territory is now under the control of the united states and its allied forces.
- 2017 - War in donbass - donetsk people's republic commander mikhail tolstykh (also known as his nom de guerre "givi") is killed in a bomb explosion in makiivka in donetsk oblast. officials in the dpr blame the security service of ukraine.
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.
