Wednesday February 18, 1959: on this day

February 18, 1959 was the 49th day of the year 1959, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is February 18, 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 18, 1959, who was born and died on February 18, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 18, 1959, which were the most popular songs (ex. Stagger Lee by Lloyd Price), movies (e.g. The Hangman, directed by Michael Curtiz), TV series (e.g. The Scarf) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 18th, 1959 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 18, 1959?


February 18, 1959 was a Wednesday and it was the 49th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 18, 1959 can also be written as 2/18/1959 in the US and as 18/2/1959 in UK and Europe.

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February 18, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 18th 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 18, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 18, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on February 18th, 1959 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 18, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 18, 1959 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 18, 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 18, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 82% full, rising at 01:07 pm and setting at 03:47 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 18, 1959?


Famous people born on February 18, 1959:

  • Jayne Atkinson
    Jayne Atkinson

    Talented American actress known for her work in film, television, and theater.

  • Hallgrimur Helgason

    Hallgrimur helgason is an icelandic novelist known for his works such as 101 reykjavik and woman at 1,000 degrees.

  • Bryan Brandenburg

    French-american game designer and author.

  • Ken Freedman

    American radio host.

  • Christian Koeberl

    Austrian geologist and academic.

  • James Metzger

    American businessman and philanthropist.

  • Alexandre Djouhri
  • David Parker
  • Stefano Cecchi
  • Vladimir Lapickij
  • Michael Doven

Whose famous birthday is on February 18th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 18th:

  • Cybill Shepherd
    Cybill Shepherd

    American actress.

  • John Travolta
    John Travolta

    American actor who rose to fame as vinnie barbarino, a tv and stage star.

  • Cressida Bonas
    Cressida Bonas

    Cressida bonas is a british actress known for her roles in films and tv shows such as 'tulip fever' and 'doctor thorne'.

  • John Hughes
    John Hughes

    John hughes was an american film director, producer, and screenwriter, best known for creating iconic 1980s teen films such as the breakfast...

  • Matt Dillon
    Matt Dillon

    American actor, who made his film debut in 1978 as a teenager with "over the edge," followed by "my bodyguard", and "little darlings".

  • Molly Ringwald
    Molly Ringwald

    American singer and actress.

  • George Kennedy
    George Kennedy

    George kennedy was an american actor known for his roles in cool hand luke, airport, and the naked gun series.

  • Jack Palance
    Jack Palance

    Jack palance was an american actor known for his roles in classic films such as city slickers and shane.

  • Milos Forman
    Milos Forman

    Czech / us director (cuckoos nest, amadeus).

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February 18, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 65 years 2 months old,

or 782 months and 7 days old,

or 3401 weeks and 1 day old,

or 23808 days old,

if you were born on February 18, 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 18, 1959?

There are 299 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday February 18th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 18, 1959?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 18, 1959.

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February 18, 1959: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 18, 1959:

  • Alfred Alessandrescu

    Composer dies at 65.

  • Eric Zeisl

    Composer dies at 53.

  • Jaroslav Kvapil

    Composer dies at 66.

  • Gago Coutinho
  • Paul Zeiger

What famous deaths happened on February 18th?

Famous deaths on February 18th:

  • Gale Robbins
    Gale Robbins

    Chicago, illinois -- actress (fuller brush girl, mr hex).

  • Andy Devine
    Andy Devine

    American actor and singer (d. 1977).

  • Maggie McNamara
    Maggie McNamara

    Actress (3 coins in the fountain, cardinal), died at 49.

  • Dantonio Michelangelo

    Dantonio Michelangelo was an Italian Renaissance artist known for his sculptures, paintings, and architectural works, including the Sistine...

  • Mikle Angelo

    Renowned Italian painter and sculptor of the Renaissance period.

  • Galileah Michelangelo

    Michelangelo was a renowned Italian Renaissance artist who is considered one of the greatest sculptors, painters, architects, and poets of...

  • Jaicion Wong

    Pioneering scientist known for groundbreaking research in the field of biotechnology.

  • Smaran Das

    Noted physicist who made significant contributions to quantum mechanics.

  • Taimur Lang

    Taimur Lang was a Central Asian conqueror who founded the Timurid Empire.

  • Maycol Angelo

    Renowned Renaissance artist, considered one of the greatest sculptors of all time.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on February 18th

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February 18, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 18, 1959:

  • Independence Day in The Gambia (1965)
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February 18, 1959: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 18, 1959 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 16th and February 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 18, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 18, 1959 was Stagger Lee by Lloyd Price, according to the music chart for the week February 16th and February 22nd.

February 18, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 18, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 16th and February 22nd. 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 18, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 18, 1959 was As I Love You by Shirley Bassey, according to the music chart for the week February 16th and February 22nd.

February 18, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 18, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 16th and February 22nd. 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 18, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 18, 1959 was Stagger Lee by Lloyd Price, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 16th and February 22nd.

February 18, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 18, 1959 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 16th and February 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

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February 18, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 18, 1959 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Hangman

The Hangman

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Michael Curtiz

Starring: Robert Taylor, Tina Louise, Fess Parker, Jack Lord

Up Periscope

Up Periscope

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Gordon Douglas

Starring: James Garner, Edmond O'Brien, Andra Martin, Alan Hale Jr.

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

February 18, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 18, 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 18, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 18, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Three Edwards by Thomas B. Costain

The Three Edwards

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The THREE EDWARDS is the third chapter in Thomas B. Costain’s survey of Britain under Plantagenets. It covers the period 1272-1377, when three Edwards ruled England.

Main Street, U.S.S.R. by Irving R. Levine

Main Street, U.S.S.R.

By:

...

Only In America by Harry Lewis Golden

Only In America

By:

Harry Lewis, Book by Golden

The Devil In Bucks County by Edmund Schiddel

The Devil In Bucks County

By:

Front cover, The Devil in Bucks County Simon and Schuster New York, 1959

The Ugly American by William J. Lederer and Eugene Burdick

The Ugly American

By:

This multi-million-copy bestseller is the one that gave rise to the term "tragic American blunders abroad". The episode that gives the book its name is Homer Atkins. He's a simple and plain-spoken man who was sent by the U.S.

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Who was the US President on February 18, 1959?

On February 18, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 18, 1959?

On February 18, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on February 18, 1959?

On February 18, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about February 18th?

February 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th 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 18th, such as:

  • 2019 - Kashmir conflict: two jaish-e-mohammed militants and one civilian were killed in a skirmish that took place in pulwama, indian-administered kashmir. police are searching for the suspects in thursday’s suicide attack which claimed 40 lives of paramilitary police officers.
  • 2018 - 2018 kizlyar church shooting. a gunman shoots and kills five people at a kizlyar, dagestan (russia) church. later, he was shot and killed by police.
  • 2017 - 2017 leuven train derailment: a passenger train that derailed near leuven in belgium killed one person and injured 20 others.

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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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