What happened on Monday February 09, 1959?

Here's what happened on February 09, 1959:

• First Soviet Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Becomes Operational The R-7 Semyorka, a groundbreaking intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), was officially deployed and became operational at the Plesetsk Cosmodrome in the Soviet Union. This technological milestone represented a significant advancement in Soviet military and aerospace capabilities during the Cold War era.
• Discovery of Californium A team of distinguished scientists—Kenneth Street, Jr., Stanley G. Thompson, Glenn T. Seaborg, and Albert Ghiorso—discovered Californium (Cf, atomic number 98) using advanced ion-exchange chromatography techniques at the Berkeley Radiation Laboratory (now Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory).
• Photochemical Formation of Organic Compounds Edward Charles Baly made a significant scientific breakthrough by demonstrating that organic compounds, including sugars, could be formed photochemically using water, carbon dioxide, and ammonia. This research provided crucial insights into potential origins of organic molecules and early chemical processes.
• Yugoslavia and Spain Establish Trade Relations Yugoslavia and Spain initiated trade relations, marking a diplomatic and economic engagement between two European nations with complex post-World War II histories.

Events in 1959

February 09, 1959: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 09, 1959

Newspapers from Feb. 09, 1959

February 09, 1959 was a Monday and it was the 40th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 09, 1959 can also be written as 2/9/1959 in the US and as 9/2/1959 in UK and Europe.

February 09, 1959 in February 1959 calendar

Famous people born on February 09, 1959:

• Ali Bongo

  Ali Bongo was a notable British magician and entertainer known for his unique magical performances and stage presence.

• Guy Ecker
• Carey Perloff

Famous people born in 1959

Famous people born on February 9th

Famous people died on February 09, 1959:

• Vitale De Stefano

Famous people who died in 1959

Famous people who died on February 9th

February 09, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 09, 1959 was Stagger Lee by Lloyd Price, according to the music chart for the week February 9th and February 15th.

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

February 09, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 09, 1959 was As I Love You by Shirley Bassey, according to the music chart for the week February 9th and February 15th.

1. Shirley Bassey - As I Love You
2. Elvis Presley - One Night / I Got Stung
3. The Platters - Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
4. Shirley Bassey - Kiss Me Honey Honey Kiss Me
5. The Teddy Bears - To Know Him Is To Love Him

February 09, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 09, 1959 was Stagger Lee by Lloyd Price, according to the music chart for the week February 9th and February 15th.

1. Lloyd Price - Stagger Lee
2. Jackie Wilson - Lonely Teardrops
3. James Brown And The Famous Flames - Try Me
4. The Crests - 16 Candles
5. LaVern Baker - I Cried A Tear

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 9th 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 09, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 09, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 09, 1959 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 09, 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 09, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 10% full, rising at 07:41 am and setting at 08:35 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 09, 1959

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Someone born on February 09, 1959 is:

66 years 2 months old,

or 794 months and 14 days old,

or 3454 weeks and 2 days old,

or 24180 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 09, 1959?

There are 292 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday February 9th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 09, 1959?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 09, 1959.

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