What happened on Thursday February 05, 1959?

Here's what happened on February 05, 1959:

• US Reveals Soviet Downing of Unarmed Aircraft The U.S. State Department publicly released audio tapes documenting the incident where Soviet jets shot down an unarmed American C-130 transport plane, escalating Cold War tensions and highlighting the dangerous aerial confrontations of the era.
• Deadly American Airlines Crash in New York American Airlines Flight 320, traveling from Chicago, crashed into the East River while attempting to land at La Guardia Airport. The tragic accident resulted in 65 fatalities out of 73 passengers and crew, marking a significant aviation disaster of the year.
• Australia Wins Cricket's Ashes Series Australia decisively defeated England in the cricket Ashes series, securing a 10-wicket victory at Adelaide Oval. This win was a significant moment in the historic cricket rivalry between the two nations.
• Redhead Musical Opens on Broadway The musical 'Redhead' premiered at the 46th Street Theater in New York City, beginning a successful run of 455 performances. This musical would become a notable production of the late 1950s Broadway season.

Events in 1959

February 05, 1959: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 05, 1959

Newspapers from Feb. 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.

February 05, 1959 in February 1959 calendar

Famous people born on February 05, 1959:

• Jennifer Granholm

  Jennifer Granholm served as the 47th Governor of Michigan from 2003 to 2011 and is currently the United States Secretary of Energy under...

• Dirk Koetter

Famous people born in 1959

Famous people born on February 5th

Famous people died on February 05, 1959:

• Curt Sachs

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

Famous people who died in 1959

Famous people who died on February 5th

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.

1. The Platters - Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
2. Bill Parsons - The All American Boy
3. Ritchie Valens - Donna
4. The Crests - 16 Candles
5. Lloyd Price - 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.

1. Elvis Presley - One Night / I Got Stung
2. Shirley Bassey - As I Love You
3. The Platters - Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
4. Lonnie Donegan - Does Your Chewing Gum Lose Its Flavour (On The Bedpost Overnight)
5. Shirley Bassey - 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 music chart for the week February 2nd and February 8th.

1. James Brown And The Famous Flames - Try Me
2. Lloyd Price - Stagger Lee
3. Jackie Wilson - Lonely Teardrops
4. The Crests - 16 Candles
5. The Platters - Smoke Gets In Your Eyes

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 05, 1959 was Waning crescent.

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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Your place in the Universe on February 05, 1959

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Someone born on February 05, 1959 is:

66 years 4 months old,

or 796 months and 21 days old,

or 3464 weeks

or 24248 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 05, 1959?

There are 224 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday February 5th 2026.

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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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