What happened on Wednesday February 25, 1959?

Here's what happened on February 25, 1959:

• Norway-Israel Heavy Water Agreement In a strategic diplomatic and scientific exchange, Norway and Israel signed a critical agreement in Oslo providing Israel with deuterium oxide (heavy water), a crucial component for nuclear research and potential atomic energy development. This agreement represented an important technological transfer with significant geopolitical implications during the Cold War era.
• Norway-Israel Heavy Water Agreement In a strategic diplomatic and scientific exchange, Norway and Israel signed a critical agreement in Oslo providing Israel with deuterium oxide (heavy water), a crucial component for nuclear research and potential atomic energy development. This agreement represented an important technological transfer with significant geopolitical implications during the Cold War era.
• Lee Petty Wins First Daytona 500 In a dramatic conclusion to the inaugural Daytona 500 NASCAR race, Lee Petty was officially declared the winner three days after the event. Initially, Johnny Beauchamp was thought to have crossed the finish line first, but after careful review, Petty was confirmed as the champion. This moment marked a significant milestone in stock car racing history, establishing the Daytona 500 as a premier motorsport event.
• Lee Petty Wins First Daytona 500 In a dramatic conclusion to the inaugural Daytona 500 NASCAR race, Lee Petty was officially declared the winner three days after the event. Initially, Johnny Beauchamp was thought to have crossed the finish line first, but after careful review, Petty was confirmed as the champion. This moment marked a significant milestone in stock car racing history, establishing the Daytona 500 as a premier motorsport event.

Events in 1959

February 25, 1959: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 25, 1959

Newspapers from Feb. 25, 1959

February 25, 1959 was a Wednesday and it was the 56th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 25, 1959 can also be written as 2/25/1959 in the US and as 25/2/1959 in UK and Europe.

February 25, 1959 in February 1959 calendar

Famous people born on February 25, 1959:

• Mike Peters (musician)
• Aleksej Oktjabrinovič Balabanov

Famous people born in 1959

Famous people born on February 25th

Famous people died on February 25, 1959:

• René Belbenoît
• Alojz Kraigher
• Sœur Geneviève de la Sainte-Face

Famous people who died in 1959

Famous people who died on February 25th

February 25, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 25, 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 25, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 25, 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 25, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 25, 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 25th 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 25, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 25, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 25, 1959 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 25, 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 25, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 86% full, rising at 08:40 pm and setting at 08:21 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 25, 1959

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Someone born on February 25, 1959 is:

66 years 2 months old,

or 794 months and 18 days old,

or 3454 weeks and 6 days old,

or 24184 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 25, 1959?

There are 288 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday February 25th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 25, 1959?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 25, 1959.

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