Tuesday February 24, 1959: on this day
February 24, 1959 was the 55th day of the year 1959, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is February 24, 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 24, 1959, who was born and died on February 24, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 24, 1959, which were the most popular songs (ex. Stagger Lee by Lloyd Price), movies (e.g. The 39 Steps, directed by Ralph Thomas), TV series (e.g. Border Patrol) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 24th, 1959 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was February 24, 1959?
- February 24, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 24, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on February 24, 1959?
- February 24, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- February 24, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
- February 24, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- February 24, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
- February 24, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- February 24, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- February 24, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on February 24, 1959?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 24, 1959?
- Who was the Pope on February 24, 1959?
What day of the week was February 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: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 24th is Pisces.
Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces 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 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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February 24, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 24, 1959 was Full Moon.
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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Famous people born on February 24, 1959:
- Beth Broderick
American actress and director.
- Judith Collins
New Zealand politician who has served as Leader of the Opposition.
- Abishek Singhvi
Indian politician and Member of Parliament known for his legal expertise.
- Mike Whitney
Australian cricketer and television host.
- Owen Gleiberman
American film critic.
- Muriel X
Belgian suicide, immolation.
- Beth Broderick in Falmouth
Kentucky, usa; actress (aunt zelda-sabrina).
- Nils Johan Semb
- Silvia Fröhlich
- Stefano Bortolussi
- François Villeroy de Galhau
- Oleksandr Bilostinnyj
- Inma de Santis
- Alexander Belostenny
- David Kessler
Whose famous birthday is on February 24th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 24th:
- George Harrison
British composer, producer and musician.
- Kristin Davis
Kristin davis is an american actress best known for her role as charlotte york in the popular tv series sex and the city.
- Edward James Olmos
Edward james olmos is a mexican-american actor and director known for his roles in 'stand and deliver' and 'battlestar galactica'.
- Helen Shaver
Canadian-american actress in live theater, film and television.
- Emmanuelle Riva
French actress on stage, film, and television.
- Alessandro Gassman
Alessandro gassman is an italian actor known for his work in italian cinema and theater.
- Abe Vigoda
American actor.
- James Farentino
American actor (d. 2012).
- Steven Hill
Seattle, washington -- actor.
- Mark Moses
American actor.
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February 24, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 65 years 1 month old,
or 781 months and 5 days old,
or 3396 weeks and 3 days old,
or 23775 days old,
if you were born on February 24, 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 24, 1959?
There are 332 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday February 24th 2025.
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.
February 24, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on February 24, 1959:
- Arthur Young
What famous deaths happened on February 24th?
Famous deaths on February 24th:
- Don Knotts
Don knotts was an american actor best known for his role as barney fife on the andy griffith show.
- Dinah Shore
American entertainer.
- Dennis Weaver
American actor who played the role of chester, a low-key character in "gunsmoke," between 1955-1964.
- Johnnie Ray
American singer-songwriter from the pre-elvis era.
- Bruce Bennett
American actor and shot putter (d. 2007).
- George Gobel
Chicago, illinois -- comedian/tv personality (i love my wife).
- Ronald Pickup
English actor (b. 1940).
- Conrad Nagel
Actor (celebrity time), passes away at 73.
- Bobby Moore
Captain of the english soccer team (world champions 1966), is dead (born 1941).
- Jean Rogers
Actress (flash gordon hot cargo), died at 74.
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February 24, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on February 24, 1959:
- Independence Day in Estonia (1918; the Soviet period is considered illegal annexation).
- Flag Day in MTxico.
- St. Sergius
- Dragobete in Romania.
- St. Matthias
- St. Modest
- St. Edelbert
- Blessed Ameel of Ter Duinen
- Regifugium, in the Roman calendar.
February 24, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on February 24, 1959 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 23rd and March 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
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.
February 24, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on February 24, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 23rd and March 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Lloyd Price - Stagger Lee
- Ritchie Valens - Donna
- The Crests - 16 Candles
- Bill Parsons - The All American Boy
- 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.
February 24, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on February 24, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 23rd and March 1st. 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 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 R&B music chart for the week February 23rd and March 1st.
February 24, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on February 24, 1959 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 23rd and March 1st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Lloyd Price - Stagger Lee
- LaVern Baker - I Cried A Tear
- Jackie Wilson - Lonely Teardrops
- Brook Benton - It's Just A Matter Of Time
- James Brown And The Famous Flames - Try Me
February 24, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on February 24, 1959 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
February 24, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on February 24, 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:
February 24, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on February 24, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Who was the US President on February 24, 1959?
On February 24, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 24, 1959?
On February 24, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on February 24, 1959?
On February 24, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about February 24th?
February 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th 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 24th, such as:
- 2019 - 91st academy awards: the academy awards are presented in hollywood. bohemian rhapsody takes home four of the most prestigious awards. black panther, green book and roma each took home three awards. (the guardian),
- 2018 - Somali civil war (2009-present). february 2018, mogadishu attack. at least 38 people were killed in two car bombings that took place near mogadishu's presidential palace. al-shabaab claims responsibility for the attacks.
- 2017 - After months of fighting, the turkish-backed free syrian army seizes al-bab from isil in the syrian civil war. (the washington post). at least 60 people are killed when a car bomb explodes in sousian, a syrian village north of al-bab. (time), (bbc),
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.