What happened on Friday February 06, 1959?

Here's what happened on February 06, 1959:

• Jack Kilby Patents First Integrated Circuit Jack Kilby of Texas Instruments filed a groundbreaking patent for the first integrated circuit, a pivotal moment in the history of electronics that would revolutionize computing and technology. This innovation laid the foundation for modern microelectronics, enabling the miniaturization and increased efficiency of electronic devices.
• Castro Interviewed by Edward R. Murrow Fidel Castro, the revolutionary leader of Cuba, was interviewed by renowned American broadcast journalist Edward R. Murrow. This high-profile interview provided a significant platform for Castro to communicate his political views and vision for Cuba to an international audience during a critical period of Cold War tensions.
• First Successful Titan ICBM Test The United States successfully test-fired the Titan Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) at Cape Canaveral, Florida. This milestone represented a significant advancement in American military technology and strategic nuclear capabilities during the Cold War era.

Events in 1959

February 06, 1959: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 06, 1959

Newspapers from Feb. 06, 1959

February 06, 1959 was a Friday and it was the 37th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 06, 1959 can also be written as 2/6/1959 in the US and as 6/2/1959 in UK and Europe.

February 06, 1959 in February 1959 calendar

Famous people born on February 06, 1959:

• Gauthier Toulemonde

Famous people born in 1959

Famous people born on February 6th

Famous people died on February 06, 1959:

• Frank Riseley
• Erwin Stalder

Famous people who died in 1959

Famous people who died on February 6th

February 06, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 06, 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 06, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 06, 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 06, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 06, 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 6th 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 06, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 06, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 06, 1959 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 06, 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 06, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:52 am and setting at 05:32 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 06, 1959

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Someone born on February 06, 1959 is:

66 years 2 months old,

or 794 months and 17 days old,

or 3454 weeks and 5 days old,

or 24183 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 06, 1959?

There are 289 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday February 6th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 06, 1959?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 06, 1959.

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