What happened on Monday February 16, 1959?

Here's what happened on February 16, 1959:

• Fidel Castro Becomes Premier of Cuba Fidel Castro assumes the role of Premier of Cuba following the overthrow of President Fulgencio Batista on January 1, 1959. This marks a pivotal moment in Cuban history, as Castro transforms the country into the Western Hemisphere's first communist state, dramatically altering the political landscape of the region.
• John McEnroe Birth John Patrick McEnroe Jr. is born, who would later become a legendary tennis player known for his exceptional skills and passionate play, winning multiple Grand Slam titles including the US Open (1979-81, 1984) and Wimbledon (1981, 1983, 1984).
• Newfoundland Power Outage A significant power outage occurs in Newfoundland, Canada, triggered by a severe blizzard that disrupts electrical infrastructure and impacts local communities.

Events in 1959

February 16, 1959: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 16, 1959

Newspapers from Feb. 16, 1959

February 16, 1959 was a Monday and it was the 47th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 16, 1959 can also be written as 2/16/1959 in the US and as 16/2/1959 in UK and Europe.

February 16, 1959 in February 1959 calendar

Famous people born on February 16, 1959:

• John McEnroe

  Legendary American tennis player known for his exceptional skills and volatile on-court personality.

• Kelly Tripucka

  Professional NBA basketball player who played as a guard-forward for the Detroit Pistons and Charlotte Hornets.

Famous people born in 1959

Famous people born on February 16th

Famous people died on February 16, 1959:

• Paul Chalfin
• Tim Mara
• Leo Brandi

Famous people who died in 1959

Famous people who died on February 16th

February 16, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 16, 1959 was Stagger Lee by Lloyd Price, according to the music chart for the week February 16th and February 22nd.

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 16, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 16, 1959 was As I Love You by Shirley Bassey, according to the music chart for the week February 16th and February 22nd.

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 16, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 16, 1959 was Stagger Lee by Lloyd Price, according to the music chart for the week February 16th and February 22nd.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 16th 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 16, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 16, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 16, 1959 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 16, 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 16, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 64% full, rising at 11:32 am and setting at 02:08 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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Your place in the Universe on February 16, 1959

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Someone born on February 16, 1959 is:

66 years 2 months old,

or 794 months and 7 days old,

or 3453 weeks and 2 days old,

or 24173 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 16, 1959?

There are 299 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday February 16th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 16, 1959?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 16, 1959.

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