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February 14, 1959 was the 45th day of the year 1959, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is February 14, 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 14, 1959, who was born and died on February 14, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 14, 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 14th, 1959 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was February 14, 1959?
- February 14, 1959: What happened on that day?
- February 14, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 14, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on February 14, 1959?
- February 14, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- February 14, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
- February 14, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- February 14, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
- February 14, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- February 14, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- February 14, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on February 14, 1959?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 14, 1959?
- Who was the Pope on February 14, 1959?
What day of the week was February 14, 1959?
February 14, 1959 was a Saturday and it was the 45th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 14, 1959 can also be written as 2/14/1959 in the US and as 14/2/1959 in UK and Europe.
February 14, 1959: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on February 14, 1959:
- Us$3.6 million heroin seizure in new york city, new york.
February 14, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 14th 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 14, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 14, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
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February 14, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 14, 1959 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 14, 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 14, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 44% full, rising at 10:17 am and setting at 12:21 am.
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 14, 1959?
Famous people born on February 14, 1959:
![Renée Fleming]()
Renée FlemingAmerican soprano opera singer.
- Umar Gul
Pakistani cricketer turned politician who served as a member of the National Assembly of Pakistan.
- Herman
Flemish singer.
- Pascale Casanova
- Gaetano Caso
- Patrick Estève
- Matthias Hues
- Russell Osman
- Ladislav Švanda
- César Camacho Quiroz
- Anny Schilder
- Manfred Möck
- Victor Mendes
Whose famous birthday is on February 14th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 14th:
![Gregory Hines]()
Gregory HinesGregory Hines was a talented American dancer and actor, known for his contributions to tap dancing.
![Simon Pegg]()
Simon PeggSimon pegg is a british actor, comedian, and writer known for his roles in popular movies such as shaun of the dead, hot fuzz, and the...
![Freddie Highmore]()
Freddie HighmoreFreddie highmore is a british actor known for his roles in movies and tv shows such as finding neverland, charlie and the chocolate factory,...
![Rob Thomas]()
Rob ThomasAmerican musician (matchbox twenty).
![Meg Tilly]()
Meg TillyMeg Tilly is a Canadian actress and novelist known for her roles in films like 'The Big Chill' and 'Agnes of God.
![Florence Henderson]()
Florence HendersonAmerican actress and singer on stage, tv and film.
![Tina Aumont]()
Tina AumontFrench actress, born in america to jean-pierre aumont and maria montez.
![Lois Maxwell]()
Lois MaxwellCanadian-australian model and actress (d. 2007).
![Danai Gurira]()
Danai GuriraTv actress.
![Hugh Downs]()
Hugh DownsAmerican television personality.
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February 14, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 65 years 2 months old,
or 782 months and 12 days old,
or 3401 weeks and 6 days old,
or 23813 days old,
if you were born on February 14, 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 14, 1959?
There are 294 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday February 14th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 14, 1959?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 14, 1959.
February 14, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on February 14, 1959:
- Baby Dodds
American jazz drummer (born 1898).
- Warren Dodds
What famous deaths happened on February 14th?
Famous deaths on February 14th:
![Louis Jourdan]()
Louis JourdanFrench television and film actor.
![Sig Ruman]()
Sig RumanActor (schultz life with luigi), dead at 82.
![Tom Burke]()
Tom BurkeAmerican runner (born 1875).
- Pelham Grenville Wodehouse
Famous English author known for his humorous novels and short stories.
- Hiren Mukherjee
Indian politician and freedom fighter who served as the Speaker of Lok Sabha.
- David Hilbert
Prussian mathematician, author, and professor at gottingen between 1895 and the end of his days.
- Lavontay White
Tragically killed in a shooting at the age of 2..
- Wahneta Trotter
Pioneering African American journalist and editor.
- Lavontay Johnson
Young entrepreneur tragically killed at the age of 2..
- Crews Allen
Renowned astronomer known for his work on stellar classification.
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February 14, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on February 14, 1959:
- Denmark - Fastelavn. Children dress up, much like Halloween in the US.
- Arizona - Admission Day (1912).
- Mexico - Day of National Mourning (1831).
- Oregon - Admission Day (1859).
- Western World - Valentine's Day.
- Iraq - 'Communist Martyrs Day' celebrated by Iraqi Communist Party.
- Europe/Catholicism - Feast day of Saints Cyril and Methodius, patron saints of Europe.
Saints celebrated on February 14, 1959:
- Saint Abraham (d. 422)
- Saint Valentine (d. 422).
February 14, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on February 14, 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 14, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on February 14, 1959 was Stagger Lee by Lloyd Price, according to the music chart for the week February 9th and February 15th.
February 14, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on February 14, 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:
- Lloyd Price - Stagger Lee
- The Crests - 16 Candles
- Ritchie Valens - Donna
- The Platters - Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
- Bill Parsons - The All American Boy
February 14, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on February 14, 1959 was As I Love You by Shirley Bassey, according to the music chart for the week February 9th and February 15th.
February 14, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on February 14, 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:
- Shirley Bassey - As I Love You
- Elvis Presley - One Night / I Got Stung
- The Platters - Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
- Shirley Bassey - Kiss Me Honey Honey Kiss Me
- The Teddy Bears - To Know Him Is To Love Him
February 14, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on February 14, 1959 was Stagger Lee by Lloyd Price, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 9th and February 15th.
February 14, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on February 14, 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:
- Lloyd Price - Stagger Lee
- Jackie Wilson - Lonely Teardrops
- James Brown And The Famous Flames - Try Me
- The Crests - 16 Candles
- LaVern Baker - I Cried A Tear
February 14, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on February 14, 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
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Jack Arnold
Starring: Audie Murphy, Charles Drake, Joan Evans, Virginia Grey
First Man Into Space
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Robert Day
Starring: Marshall Thompson, Marla Landi, Bill Edwards, Robert Ayres
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
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Budd Boetticher
Starring: Randolph Scott, Karen Steele, Pernell Roberts, James Best
The Journey
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Anatole Litvak
Starring: Deborah Kerr, Yul Brynner, Jason Robards, Robert Morley
Country: United States of America
February 14, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on February 14, 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
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Neil Willoughby
As Far as My Feet Will Carry Me
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Hardy Martins
Face to Face
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Lou Antonio
The Third Man
Release year: 1959
Starring: Michael Rennie, Jonathan Harris
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
All Aboard
Release year: 1958
Directed by: Fred Levine
February 14, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on February 14, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Wedemeyer Reports!
By: General Albert C. Wedemeyer
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.
What We Must Know About Communism
By: Harry and Bonaro Overstreet
This rare antiquarian book is a facsimile of the original. It may have marks, notations and pages that aren't perfect due to its age.
From The Terrace
By: John O'Hara
This article chronicles Alfred Eaton's life and his career at MacHardie and Company and the Department of the Navy.
The New Testament In Modern English
By: J.B. Phillips
The New Testament In Modern English was published in 1958 and is one of the most lively and dynamic translations ever to appear in print. Phillips' translation of Holy Scripture into modern English is easy to understand and powerful for …
Who was the US President on February 14, 1959?
On February 14, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 14, 1959?
On February 14, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on February 14, 1959?
On February 14, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about February 14th?
February 14th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 14th 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 14th, such as:
- 2019 - 2019 pulwama attack: at least 46 indian security personnel were killed in the suicide bomber's attack on his convoy of military vehicles driving along a jammu and kashmir highway.
- 2018 - Syrian civil war: russian planes strike ma'arrat hurma village, idlib, syria. seven civilians are killed and 10 more are injured.
- 2017 - Conflicts in syria's idlib governorate: syrian civil war, clashes in idlib governorate (2017): rival fighters from tahrir al-sham and jund al-aqsa clashed in syria's northern idlib governorate. the conflict resulted "dozens" of deaths, according to the syrian observatory for human rights.
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.
