Wednesday February 11, 1959: on this day

February 11, 1959 was the 42nd day of the year 1959, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is February 11, 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 11, 1959, who was born and died on February 11, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 11, 1959, which were the most popular songs (ex. Stagger Lee by Lloyd Price), movies (e.g. No Name on the Bullet, directed by Jack Arnold), TV series (e.g. The Scarf) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 11th, 1959 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 11, 1959?


February 11, 1959 was a Wednesday and it was the 42nd day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 11, 1959 can also be written as 2/11/1959 in the US and as 11/2/1959 in UK and Europe.

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February 11, 1959: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 11, 1959:

  • The federation of arab emirates of the south, which will later become south yemen, is created as a protectorate of the united kingdom.

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February 11, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 11th 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 11, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 11, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

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February 11, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 11, 1959 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 11, 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 11, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 26% full, rising at 08:42 am and setting at 10:30 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 11, 1959?


Famous people born on February 11, 1959:

  • Deborah Meaden

    British businesswoman known for her appearances on the TV show Dragons' Den.

  • Sheila Grier

    Scottish tv actress, best known for her two-year stint in "brookside" and "take the high road" daily soap.

  • Christine Cairns

    Scottish mezzo-soprano, whose career was launched in 1985 by a worldwide tour with andre previn (la philharmonic).

  • Roberto Moreno

    Brazilian race car driver.

  • Bradley Cole

    American actor.

  • Corinne Shigemoto

    Us judo coach (olympics-1996).

  • Barry Weiss

    Entrepreneur.

  • Marzieh Vahid-Dastjerdi

    Iranian politician and educator iranian minister of health.

  • Abdullah bin Khalifa Al Thani
  • Orazio De Stefano
  • David López-Zubero
  • Isabel Salomón

Whose famous birthday is on February 11th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 11th:

  • Jennifer Aniston
    Jennifer Aniston

    American actress best known for her role as rachel, the sexy waitress in the television comedy "friends," which debuted in 1994.

  • Rajat Kapoor
    Rajat Kapoor

    Renowned Indian actor known for his versatile roles in Bollywood films.

  • Leslie Nielsen
    Leslie Nielsen

    Canadian-american actor and tv star who, by 1989, had acted in 39 films and nearly 1,500 tv shows.

  • Damian Lewis
    Damian Lewis

    Damian Lewis is an English actor known for his roles in television series such as 'Homeland' and 'Billions'.

  • Natalie Dormer
    Natalie Dormer

    Natalie dormer is a british actress known for her roles in game of thrones and the tudors.

  • Sarah Palin
    Sarah Palin

    American politician and republican candidate to be the us vice president in 2008.

  • Kelly Rowland
    Kelly Rowland

    American singer (destiny's child).

  • Sheryl Crow
    Sheryl Crow

    American singer, songwriter, and musician.

  • Brandy Norwood
    Brandy Norwood

    American entertainer and recording artist brandy, also known by bran'nu.

  • Burt Reynolds
    Burt Reynolds

    American actor and virile leading man in films of the 1960s and 1970s.

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February 11, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 65 years 2 months old,

or 782 months and 9 days old,

or 3401 weeks and 3 days old,

or 23810 days old,

if you were born on February 11, 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 11, 1959?

There are 298 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday February 11th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 11, 1959?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 11, 1959.

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February 11, 1959: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 11, 1959:

  • Marshall Teague

    American race car driver (born in 1922).

What famous deaths happened on February 11th?

Famous deaths on February 11th:

  • Sylvia Plath
    Sylvia Plath

    American novelist and poet, known for her beautiful poetry and autobiographical novel, "aeuroethe bell jar", which was published in 1963.

  • Roger Hanin
    Roger Hanin

    French actor and film director.

  • Eleanor Powell
    Eleanor Powell

    American tap dancer glenn ford's wife, and tap dancer herself, is killed by cancer at the age of 69.

  • William Conrad
    William Conrad

    American actor, cannon, dies from a heart attack at the age of 73.

  • George O'Hanlon
    George O'Hanlon

    American screenwriter and actor (d. 1989).

  • Alice Babs
    Alice Babs

    Swedish singer and actress (d. 2014).

  • Witney Houston

    Witney Houston was an American singer, actress, and model, widely regarded as one of the most influential and successful entertainers of all...

  • Alecxander McQueen

    Alecxander McQueen was a British fashion designer who was known for his avant-garde designs and runway shows.

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February 11, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 11, 1959:

  • World Day of the Sick.
  • Catholicism - Feast day of Our Lady of Lourdes.
  • National Foundation Day in Japan (See Holidays of Japan.)
  • National Youth Day in Cameroon.
  • Professor Leets' Day in the United States.
  • National Inventors' Day in the United States.

Observances on February 11, 1959:

  • International Day of Women and Girls in Science
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February 11, 1959: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 11, 1959 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 9th and February 15th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 11, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 11, 1959 was Stagger Lee by Lloyd Price, according to the music chart for the week February 9th and February 15th.

February 11, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 11, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 9th and February 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

February 11, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 11, 1959 was As I Love You by Shirley Bassey, according to the music chart for the week February 9th and February 15th.

February 11, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 11, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 9th and February 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - As I Love You
  2. - One Night / I Got Stung
  3. - Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
  4. - Kiss Me Honey Honey Kiss Me
  5. - To Know Him Is To Love Him

February 11, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 11, 1959 was Stagger Lee by Lloyd Price, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 9th and February 15th.

February 11, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 11, 1959 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 9th and February 15th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Stagger Lee
  2. - Lonely Teardrops
  3. - Try Me
  4. - 16 Candles
  5. - I Cried A Tear

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February 11, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 11, 1959 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

No Name on the Bullet

No Name on the Bullet

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Jack Arnold

Starring: Audie Murphy, Charles Drake, Joan Evans, Virginia Grey

First Man Into Space

First Man Into Space

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Robert Day

Starring: Marshall Thompson, Marla Landi, Bill Edwards, Robert Ayres

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

February 11, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 11, 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 11, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 11, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Proud Possessors by Aline B. Saarinen

The Proud Possessors

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The Proud Owners: The lives and times of some adventurous [Hardcover] Jan 01, 1958 SAARINEN.Aline B. ...

Mine Enemy Grows Older by Alexander King

Mine Enemy Grows Older

By:

Mine Enemy Gets Older

Anatomy of a Murder by Robert Traver

Anatomy of a Murder

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Robert Traver's Anatomy of a Murder was first published by St. Martin's 1958. It quickly became America's number-one bestseller and was later made into the classic Otto Preminger film.

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.

From The Terrace by John O'Hara

From The Terrace

By:

This article chronicles Alfred Eaton's life and his career at MacHardie and Company and the Department of the Navy.

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Who was the US President on February 11, 1959?

On February 11, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 11, 1959?

On February 11, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on February 11, 1959?

On February 11, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about February 11th?

February 11th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 11th 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 11th, such as:

  • 2019 - Libyan crisis (2011-present). the libyan tobruk government now has complete control over el sharara, the largest oilfield of libya after it was taken by the libyan national army. local tribesmen took over the oilfield that was previously under the control of tripoli's government of national accord in december 2018.
  • 2018 - Saratov airlines flight 703 - an antonov an-148 of saratov airlines, with 71 passengers on board, crashes shortly after take-off at domodedovo airport in moscow, russia. according to tass, an emergency source stated that 65 passengers and six crew members died.
  • 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present: at least seven people are killed by a suicide bomber outside a bank at lashkargah.

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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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