Friday February 13, 1959: on this day

February 13, 1959 was the 44th day of the year 1959, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Friday.

Is February 13, 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 13, 1959, who was born and died on February 13, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 13, 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 13th, 1959 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 13, 1959?


February 13, 1959 was a Friday and it was the 44th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 13, 1959 can also be written as 2/13/1959 in the US and as 13/2/1959 in UK and Europe.

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February 13, 1959: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 13, 1959:

  • Barbie doll goes on sale
  • Miro cardon, premier of cuba, resigns.
  • Tat-2, atampt's second trans-atlantic telephone cable, goes into operation.
  • Fidel castro becomes premier of cuba.
  • A blizzard causes a massive power outage in newfoundland.

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February 13, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 13th 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 13, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 13, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on February 13th, 1959 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 13, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 13, 1959 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 13, 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 13, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 35% full, rising at 09:43 am and setting at 11:26 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 13, 1959?


Famous people born on February 13, 1959:

  • Gaston Gingras

    National hockey league defenceman.

  • Richard Eden

    American actor.

  • Gord Hampson

    Canadian ice hockey player.

  • Ida Sansone
  • Willie Scott
  • Paolo Vecchi
  • Jonathan Hensleigh
  • Henry Waechter
  • Luis Hormazábal
  • Maureen F. McHugh
  • Michel Lemieux
  • Pepe Luis Vargas (José Luis Vargas Álvarez

Whose famous birthday is on February 13th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 13th:

  • Robbie Williams
    Robbie Williams

    British singer, songwriter and entertainer.

  • Kasumi Arimura
    Kasumi Arimura

    Japanese actress known for her roles in various films and TV dramas.

  • Peter Tork
    Peter Tork

    Peter tork was an american musician and actor, best known as the keyboardist and bass guitarist of the 1960s pop group the monkees.

  • Kim Novak
    Kim Novak

    American actress who made her debut in 1954's "pushover.

  • Henry Rollins
    Henry Rollins

    American comedian, actor, and musician (black flag).

  • Stockard Channing
    Stockard Channing

    Stockard channing is an american actress known for her roles in movies such as grease and the west wing.

  • Jerry Springer
    Jerry Springer

    The jerry springer show, a british-american talk show host, is a controversial, violent and confrontational television program.

  • Oliver Reed
    Oliver Reed

    British actor.

  • George Segal
    George Segal

    American stage and film actor who was nominated for an oscar in 1966 for his role as "who's afraid of virginia woolf".

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February 13, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 65 years 1 month old,

or 781 months and 16 days old,

or 3398 weeks

or 23786 days old,

if you were born on February 13, 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 13, 1959?

There are 321 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday February 13th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 13, 1959?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 13, 1959.

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February 13, 1959: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 13, 1959:

  • William L Axt

    Composer dies at age 70.

  • Paul Günther

What famous deaths happened on February 13th?

Famous deaths on February 13th:

  • David Janssen
    David Janssen

    American actor, tv and film star.

  • Martin Balsam
    Martin Balsam

    American actor on stage since 1935.

  • Mae Marsh
    Mae Marsh

    American actress who started in silent film and continued acting until her retirement in 1967.

  • Lily Pons
    Lily Pons

    French-american opera singer and coloratura, who started her voice study at 21.

  • Marian Nixon
    Marian Nixon

    Actress dr bull, swepstakes, dies from cancer at 78.

  • Antonin Scalia

    American jurist and the first italian-american supreme court justice, scalia was appointed by president reagan to replace retiring supreme...

  • Raphael Sabatini

    Raphael Sabatini was an Italian-English writer known for his historical adventure novels, including 'Scaramouche' and 'Captain Blood'.

  • Ramal Lal

    Renowned Indian author known for his literary works in Hindi.

  • Sarah Sladen

    Renowned botanist known for her work on Australian flora.

  • Ithiel Town

    Historic entrepreneur known for his contributions.

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February 13, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Observances on February 13, 1959:

  • World Radio Day
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February 13, 1959: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 13, 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 13, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 13, 1959 was Stagger Lee by Lloyd Price, according to the music chart for the week February 9th and February 15th.

February 13, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 13, 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 13, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 13, 1959 was As I Love You by Shirley Bassey, according to the music chart for the week February 9th and February 15th.

February 13, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 13, 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 13, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 13, 1959 was Stagger Lee by Lloyd Price, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 9th and February 15th.

February 13, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 13, 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 13, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 13, 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 13, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 13, 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 13, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 13, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Coming Of The New Deal by Arthur Meier Schlesinger Jr.

The Coming Of The New Deal

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This book, Volume 2, in Schlesinger’s Age of Roosevelt series, describes Roosevelt's first turbulent years in the White House.

Breakfast At Tiffany'S by Truman Capote

Breakfast At Tiffany'S

By:

Truman Capote's seductive and romantic masterpiece created a woman whose name is now part of American culture.

Women And Thomas Harrow by John P. Marquand

Women And Thomas Harrow

By:

This vintage paperback is bright, clean, and fresh. It has some age-related tanning and light wear. There are no markings on the book, it is in good condition. The book will be carefully packed in bubble wrap by our family.

Around The World With Auntie Mame by Patrick Dennis

Around The World With Auntie Mame

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Encore, Encore! Encore, Encore! . .

Wedemeyer Reports! by General Albert C. Wedemeyer

Wedemeyer Reports!

By:

General Wedemeyer was the chief planner of General Marshall and co-author the Victory Plan. He had a significant role in shaping and directing Allied War against Fascist forces.

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Who was the US President on February 13, 1959?

On February 13, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 13, 1959?

On February 13, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on February 13, 1959?

On February 13, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about February 13th?

February 13th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 13th 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 13th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 khash-zahedan suicide attack: a suicide bombing attack in southeastern iran kills at least 27 iranian revolutionary guards. jaish ul-adl militants claim responsibility for the attack.
  • 2018 - United airlines flight 1175, which was flying to honolulu, from san francisco, lands safely at honolulu international airport in hawaii after pilots request an emergency landing due to a lost engine cowling.
  • 2017 - War in north-west pakistan: 2017 lahore suicide attack: a bomb exploded at a lahore protest rally, punjab. at least 13 people were killed, including six police officers. jamaat-ul-ahrar, a pakistani taliban splinter organization claims responsibility.

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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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