Thursday February 05, 1959: on this day

February 05, 1959 was the 36th day of the year 1959, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is February 05, 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 05, 1959, who was born and died on February 05, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 05, 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 5th, 1959 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 05, 1959?


February 05, 1959 was a Thursday and it was the 36th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 05, 1959 can also be written as 2/5/1959 in the US and as 5/2/1959 in UK and Europe.

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February 05, 1959: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 05, 1959:

  • Redhead opens at 46th st. theater nyc for 455 performances
  • Australia regains the ashes with a 10-wicket victory at adelaide.

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February 05, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 5th 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 05, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 05, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

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February 05, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 05, 1959 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 05, 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 05, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 05:06 am and setting at 04:29 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 05, 1959?


Famous people born on February 05, 1959:

  • Jennifer Granholm

    Former Governor of Michigan and current Secretary of Energy.

  • Jennifer lawyer and politician

    47th governor of michigan.

  • Jennifer Granholm American politician

    47th governor of michigan.

  • Armstrong Williams

    Journalist.

  • Sudip Chatterjee

    Indian footballer and coach (d. 2006).

  • Armando Husillos

    Argentinian manager and footballer.

  • Glenn Dubis in Lincoln

    Nebraska, usa; 3x40 rifle (olympics-1984, 1988, 1996).

  • Ottavio Vitale
  • Pino Masciari
  • Jurij Pančenko
  • Mario Vaccari
  • Dirk Koetter
  • Claudia Marsani
  • Francisco

Whose famous birthday is on February 5th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 5th:

  • Abhishek Bachchan
    Abhishek Bachchan

    Abhishek bachchan is an indian actor known for his work in bollywood films and for being the son of legendary actor amitabh bachchan.

  • Charlotte Rampling
    Charlotte Rampling

    British actress.

  • William Burroughs
    William Burroughs

    American bisexual writer and heroin addict.

  • Laura Linney
    Laura Linney

    Laura linney is an american actress known for her versatile performances in film, television, and theater.

  • Jennifer Jason Leigh
    Jennifer Jason Leigh

    Jennifer jason leigh is an american actress known for her roles in films such as 'single white female' and 'the hateful eight'.

  • Barbara Hershey
    Barbara Hershey

    American actress who wore a hippie look during the 1960s.

  • Michael Sheen
    Michael Sheen

    Michael sheen is a welsh actor known for his roles in films such as frost/nixon, the queen, and the twilight saga.

  • Benoît Jacquot
    Benoît Jacquot

    French screenwriter and film director.

  • Jussi Björling
    Jussi Björling

    Swedish tenor (d. 1960).

  • Michael Mann
    Michael Mann

    American filmmaker.

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February 05, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 65 years 1 month old,

or 781 months and 24 days old,

or 3399 weeks and 1 day old,

or 23794 days old,

if you were born on February 05, 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 05, 1959?

There are 313 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday February 5th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 05, 1959?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 05, 1959.

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February 05, 1959: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 05, 1959:

  • Gwili Andre
    Gwili Andre

    Actress (no other woman roar of the dragon).

  • Curt Sachs

    Curt Sachs was a German-born musicologist and journalist who made significant contributions to the study of musical instruments.

What famous deaths happened on February 5th?

Famous deaths on February 5th:

  • Christopher Plummer
    Christopher Plummer

    Christopher Plummer was a Canadian actor known for his versatile performances in films such as 'The Sound of Music', 'Beginners', and 'The...

  • Kirk Douglas
    Kirk Douglas

    American actor.

  • Doug McClure
    Doug McClure

    American actor.

  • Dean Jagger
    Dean Jagger

    Actor in the united states (mr novak rawhide, oscar), has died at around 87 years old (born 1903).

  • Thelma Ritter
    Thelma Ritter

    American actress and singer (d. 1969).

  • Franklin Cover
    Franklin Cover

    American actor (born 1928).

  • George Arliss
    George Arliss

    British actor on the stage who rose to fame at the age of 53.

  • Dolores Moran
    Dolores Moran

    Actress (yankee doodle dandy), passes away at 56.

  • Vasili Leontief

    Vasili Leontief was a Soviet-American economist who won the Nobel Prize in Economics in 1973.

  • Aloise Corbaz

    Swiss outsider artist known for her intricate drawings and paintings created while institutionalized.

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February 05, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 05, 1959:

  • Kashmir Day observes as public holiday in Pakistan.
  • Catholicism - Feast day of Saint Agatha of Sicily, patron saint of firework makers and glass blowers.

Saints celebrated on February 05, 1959:

  • Saint Bertolf
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February 05, 1959: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 05, 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 05, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 05, 1959 was Smoke Gets In Your Eyes by The Platters, according to the music chart for the week February 2nd and February 8th.

February 05, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 05, 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:

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

February 05, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 05, 1959 was One Night / I Got Stung by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week February 2nd and February 8th.

February 05, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 05, 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:

  1. - One Night / I Got Stung
  2. - As I Love You
  3. - Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
  4. - Does Your Chewing Gum Lose Its Flavour (On The Bedpost Overnight)
  5. - Kiss Me Honey Honey Kiss Me

February 05, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 05, 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 05, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 05, 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:

  1. - Try Me
  2. - Stagger Lee
  3. - Lonely Teardrops
  4. - 16 Candles
  5. - Smoke Gets In Your Eyes

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February 05, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 05, 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

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

Ride Lonesome

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Budd Boetticher

Starring: Randolph Scott, Karen Steele, Pernell Roberts, James Best

The Journey

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

Die Halbzarte

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Rolf Thiele

Starring: Romy Schneider, Carlos Thompson, Magda Schneider, Josef Meinrad

Sleeping Beauty

Sleeping Beauty

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Clyde Geronimi

Starring: Mary Costa, Bill Shirley, Eleanor Audley, Verna Felton

Country: United States of America

February 05, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 05, 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

All Aboard

All Aboard

Release year: 1958

Directed by: Fred Levine

February 05, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 05, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Kids Say The Darndest Things! by Art Linkletter

Kids Say The Darndest Things!

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This famous collection of wisdom and witticisms for children has been printed almost 50 years ago. A facsimile edition is available to entertain a new generation.

The Ugly American by William J. Lederer and Eugene Burdick

The Ugly American

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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.

Around The World With Auntie Mame by Patrick Dennis

Around The World With Auntie Mame

By:

Encore, Encore! Encore, Encore! . .

Nautilus 90 North by William R. Anderson

Nautilus 90 North

By:

The first transpolar submarine journey from the Pacific Ocean into the Atlantic was commanded by the commander of the Nautilus. He relates the tension and excitement of the journey to the North Pole.

Women And Thomas Harrow by John P. Marquand

Women And Thomas Harrow

By:

This vintage paperback is bright, clean, and fresh. It has some age-related tanning and light wear. There are no markings on the book, it is in good condition. The book will be carefully packed in bubble wrap by our family.

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Who was the US President on February 05, 1959?

On February 05, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 05, 1959?

On February 05, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on February 05, 1959?

On February 05, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about February 5th?

February 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th 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 5th, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war: ben wallace, the united kingdom minister of security, stated that he believes john cantlie, a british photojournalist, is still alive and being held hostage in syria by islamic state militants.
  • 2018 - Israeli-palestinian conflict: 2018 ariel stabbing: a palestinian rabbi is killed by an israeli arab outside of the israeli-occupied west bank settlement at ariel.
  • 2017 - In afghanistan and northern pakistan, heavy snowfall and avalanches have killed dozens of people. kabul international airport has been closed due to snow and/or ice. (bbc),

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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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