What happened on Sunday February 08, 1959?

Here's what happened on February 08, 1959:

• Death of William J. Donovan, OSS and CIA Pioneer William J. Donovan, a pivotal figure in American intelligence history, passed away at the age of 76. Known as the 'Father of the CIA', Donovan served as the Director of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) during World War II and played a crucial role in establishing the foundations of the Central Intelligence Agency. His strategic vision and organizational skills were instrumental in shaping modern U.S. intelligence operations.
• Death of William J. Donovan, OSS and CIA Pioneer William J. Donovan, a pivotal figure in American intelligence history, passed away at the age of 76. Known as the 'Father of the CIA', Donovan served as the Director of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) during World War II and played a crucial role in establishing the foundations of the Central Intelligence Agency. His strategic vision and organizational skills were instrumental in shaping modern U.S. intelligence operations.
• Creation of the Federation of Arab Emirates of the South The United Kingdom established a political federation comprising six emirates and sultanates in the southern Arabian Peninsula. This federation included the emirates of Beihan and Audhali, the sultanates of Dhala, Fadhli, and Yafi as-Sufla, and the sheikdom of al-Awalaq al-Ulya. This political arrangement was part of the British colonial strategy to maintain influence in the region during the late colonial period.
• Creation of the Federation of Arab Emirates of the South The United Kingdom established a political federation comprising six emirates and sultanates in the southern Arabian Peninsula. This federation included the emirates of Beihan and Audhali, the sultanates of Dhala, Fadhli, and Yafi as-Sufla, and the sheikdom of al-Awalaq al-Ulya. This political arrangement was part of the British colonial strategy to maintain influence in the region during the late colonial period.

Events in 1959

February 08, 1959: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 08, 1959

Newspapers from Feb. 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 in February 1959 calendar

Famous people born on February 08, 1959:

• Henry Czerny

  Canadian actor known for prominent roles in Hollywood action films like Mission: Impossible and Clear and Present Danger, with a successful...

• Mauricio Macri

  Argentine politician and businessman who served as President of Argentina from 2015 to 2019.

• Ricardo Gallego

Famous people born in 1959

Famous people born on February 8th

Famous people died on February 08, 1959:

• William J. Donovan

  American head of the office of strategic services (oss) (b. 1883).

Famous people who died in 1959

Famous people who died on February 8th

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.

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 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.

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 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 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 8th 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 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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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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Your place in the Universe on February 08, 1959

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Someone born on February 08, 1959 is:

66 years 2 months old,

or 794 months and 15 days old,

or 3454 weeks and 3 days old,

or 24181 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 08, 1959?

There are 291 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday February 8th 2026.

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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.

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