What happened on Sunday February 01, 1959?

Here's what happened on February 01, 1959:

• Texas Instruments IC Patent Request Texas Instruments formally requested a patent for the integrated circuit (IC), a groundbreaking technological innovation that would revolutionize electronics and computing in the coming decades.
• The Day the Music Died A tragic chartered plane crash near Clear Lake, Iowa, kills musicians Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and The Big Bopper, along with pilot Roger Peterson. This devastating event was later immortalized in Don McLean's iconic song 'American Pie'.
• American Airlines Flight 320 Crash A Lockheed L-188 Electra aircraft crashes into the East River while en route from Chicago to New York City, resulting in 65 fatalities out of 73 passengers and crew.
• Zack Wheat Elected to Baseball Hall of Fame Zack Wheat was unanimously elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame, recognizing his significant contributions to the sport.
• WVUE TV Channel 8 Begins Broadcasting WVUE TV channel 8, an ABC affiliate, commenced broadcasting in New Orleans, Louisiana, expanding media reach in the region.
• LPGA Havana Golf Tournament Wiffi Smith wins the LPGA Havana Golf Tournament, showcasing women's professional golf competition.
• U.S. Male Figure Skating Championship David Jenkins wins the U.S. Male Figure Skating championship, demonstrating athletic excellence in winter sports.
• U.S. Female Figure Skating Championship Carol Heiss wins the U.S. Female Figure Skating championship, highlighting women's achievements in winter sports.

Events in 1959

February 01, 1959: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 01, 1959

Newspapers from Feb. 01, 1959

February 01, 1959 was a Sunday and it was the 32nd day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 01, 1959 can also be written as 2/1/1959 in the US and as 1/2/1959 in UK and Europe.

February 01, 1959 in February 1959 calendar

Famous people born on February 01, 1959:

• Wade Wilson

  American football player and coach who played professionally during the late 20th century.

• Paolo De Bernardis

Famous people born in 1959

Famous people born on February 1st

Famous people died on February 01, 1959:

• Madame Sul-Te-Wan

  American actress (b. 1873).

Famous people who died in 1959

Famous people who died on February 1st

February 01, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 01, 1959 was Smoke Gets In Your Eyes by The Platters, according to the music chart for the week January 26th and February 1st.

1. The Platters - Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
2. Connie Francis - My Happiness
3. Ritchie Valens - Donna
4. The Crests - 16 Candles
5. Lloyd Price - Stagger Lee

February 01, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 01, 1959 was It's Only Make Believe by Conway Twitty, according to the music chart for the week January 26th and February 1st.

1. Conway Twitty - It's Only Make Believe
2. Jane Morgan - The Day The Rains Came
3. Lord Rockingham's XI - Hoots Mon
4. Little Richard - Baby Face
5. The Teddy Bears - To Know Him Is To Love Him

February 01, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 01, 1959 was Lonely Teardrops by Jackie Wilson, according to the music chart for the week January 26th and February 1st.

1. Jackie Wilson - Lonely Teardrops
2. Lloyd Price - Stagger Lee
3. James Brown And The Famous Flames - Try Me
4. Dee Clark - Nobody But You
5. Clyde McPhatter - A Lover's Question

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 1st is Aquarius.

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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 01, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 01, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 01, 1959 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 01, 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 01, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 28% full, rising at 01:08 am and setting at 12:32 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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Your place in the Universe on February 01, 1959

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Someone born on February 01, 1959 is:

66 years 2 months old,

or 794 months and 22 days old,

or 3455 weeks and 3 days old,

or 24188 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 01, 1959?

There are 284 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday February 1st 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 01, 1959?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 01, 1959.

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