What happened on Tuesday February 24, 1959?

Here's what happened on February 24, 1959:

• Tragic Grandstand Collapse in San Luis, Mexico During a school festival in San Luis, Mexico, a packed grandstand suddenly collapsed, resulting in the devastating deaths of seven children and injuries to 23 other people. The incident highlighted critical safety concerns in public event infrastructure and the vulnerability of large crowd gatherings.
• Michael Roy Whitney: Australian Cricket Player Michael Roy Whitney was a prominent left-handed fast bowler who represented New South Wales and played for the Australian national cricket team from 1981 to 1992. Known for his skilled bowling technique, Whitney was a significant figure in Australian cricket during the 1980s and early 1990s.

Events in 1959

February 24, 1959: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 24, 1959

Newspapers from Feb. 24, 1959

February 24, 1959 was a Tuesday and it was the 55th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 24, 1959 can also be written as 2/24/1959 in the US and as 24/2/1959 in UK and Europe.

February 24, 1959 in February 1959 calendar

Famous people born on February 24, 1959:

• Beth Broderick

  American actress known for her roles in television series, particularly as Aunt Zelda in 'Sabrina the Teenage Witch'.

Famous people born in 1959

Famous people born on February 24th

Famous people died on February 24, 1959:

• Arthur Young

Famous people who died in 1959

Famous people who died on February 24th

February 24, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 24, 1959 was Stagger Lee by Lloyd Price, according to the music chart for the week February 23rd and March 1st.

1. Lloyd Price - Stagger Lee
2. Ritchie Valens - Donna
3. The Crests - 16 Candles
4. Bill Parsons - The All American Boy
5. The Coasters - Charlie Brown

February 24, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 24, 1959 was As I Love You by Shirley Bassey, according to the music chart for the week February 23rd and March 1st.

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 24, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 24, 1959 was Stagger Lee by Lloyd Price, according to the music chart for the week February 23rd and March 1st.

1. Lloyd Price - Stagger Lee
2. LaVern Baker - I Cried A Tear
3. Jackie Wilson - Lonely Teardrops
4. Brook Benton - It's Just A Matter Of Time
5. James Brown And The Famous Flames - Try Me

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 24th is Pisces.

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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 24, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 24, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 24, 1959 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 24, 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 24, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 07:29 pm and setting at 07:44 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 23, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Mar 24, 1959.

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Your place in the Universe on February 24, 1959

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Someone born on February 24, 1959 is:

66 years 1 month old,

or 793 months and 30 days old,

or 3452 weeks and 1 day old,

or 24165 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 24, 1959?

There are 307 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday February 24th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 24, 1959?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 24, 1959.

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