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February 26, 1958 was the 57th day of the year 1958, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is February 26, 1958 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 26, 1958, who was born and died on February 26, 1958, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 26, 1958, which were the most popular songs (ex. Get A Job by The Silhouettes), movies (e.g. Desire Under the Elms, directed by Delbert Mann), TV series (e.g. Pride And Prejudice) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 26th, 1958 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was February 26, 1958?
- February 26, 1958: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 26, 1958: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on February 26, 1958?
- February 26, 1958: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- February 26, 1958: What famous people died on that day?
- February 26, 1958: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- February 26, 1958: Number 1 song on that day
- February 26, 1958: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- February 26, 1958: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- February 26, 1958: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on February 26, 1958?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 26, 1958?
- Who was the Pope on February 26, 1958?
What day of the week was February 26, 1958?
February 26, 1958 was a Wednesday and it was the 57th day of the year 1958 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 26, 1958 can also be written as 2/26/1958 in the US and as 26/2/1958 in UK and Europe.
February 26, 1958: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 26th 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 26, 1958: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 26, 1958 is Dog and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on February 26th, 1958 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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February 26, 1958: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 26, 1958 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 26, 1958 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 26, 1958 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 54% full, rising at 10:39 am and setting at 01:25 am.
The previous full moon was on Feb 04, 1958 while the next full moon would come on Mar 05, 1958.
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Who was born on February 26, 1958?
Famous people born on February 26, 1958:
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Greg GermannAmerican actor and director.
- Tomothy Kaine
American politician who served as the 70th Governor of Virginia.
- Timotheus Kaine
Timotheus Kaine is an American politician who has served as the junior United States Senator from Virginia since 2013.
- Tim Kaine
American politician and lawyer 70th governor of virginia.
- Susan Helms
American general, engineer, and astronaut.
- Susan J Helms in Charlotte
North carolina, usa; major us air force/astronaut (sts 54, 64, 78).
- Michel Houellebecq
French novelist.
- Karen Berger
American comic book editor.
- Paul Ackford
- Carlos Kalmar
- Sadri Khiari
- Rino Agnello
- Silvio Oltra
Whose famous birthday is on February 26th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 26th:
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Fats DominoFats domino was an influential american musician known for his rhythm and blues hits, including 'ain't that a shame' and 'blueberry hill'.
![Johnny Cash]()
Johnny CashAmerican singer, guitarist and country-western singer.
![Michael Bolton]()
Michael BoltonAmerican singer, international star and social activist.
![Nate Ruess]()
Nate RuessNate ruess is a pop singer known for being the lead vocalist of the band fun.
![Mark Dacascos]()
Mark DacascosAmerican actor and martial artist.
![Jackie Gleason]()
Jackie GleasonAmerican comedian.
![Jennifer Grant]()
Jennifer GrantAmerican actress, noted family.
![Madeleine Carroll]()
Madeleine CarrollBritish actress, who was a well-bred and gentle leading lady in the '30s & '40s.
![Tony Randall]()
Tony RandallAmerican actor, best known for his emmy-winning portrayal of felix unger, the nitpicking felix unger, in "the odd couple", a tv series that...
![Bill Duke]()
Bill DukeActor (bird on a wire and predator).
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February 26, 1958: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 66 years 1 month old,
or 793 months and 28 days old,
or 3451 weeks and 6 days old,
or 24163 days old,
if you were born on February 26, 1958.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 26, 1958?
There are 309 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday February 26th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 26, 1958?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 26, 1958.
February 26, 1958: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on February 26, 1958:
- Sven Klang
- Giovanni Roberti di Castelvero
- Taikan Yokoyama
What famous deaths happened on February 26th?
Famous deaths on February 26th:
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Constance FordActress (ada hobson - another world).
- Vinayak Damodar Savarkar
Indian independence activist and politician who played a key role in the freedom struggle.
- Hanae Mori
Pioneering Japanese fashion designer who achieved international acclaim.
- Jef Raskin
Creator of the Macintosh project at Apple.
- Gabor Szabo
Influential Hungarian jazz guitarist who blended jazz, pop, and Hungarian music.
- Kalmen Rosen
Contributed to the development of computer algorithms and complexity theory.
- Vinayak Savarkar
Indian independence activist and politician.
- Anandi Gopal Joshi
First Indian female doctor.
- Lavi Eshkol
Lavi Eshkol was the third Prime Minister of Israel, serving from 1963 until his death in 1969.
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February 26, 1958: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on February 26, 1958:
- Blessed Edigna
- Blessed Leo of Furnes (d. 1163)
- Liberation Day in Kuwait (1991).
- Nation of Islam - Savior's Day - commemoration of the birthdate of Wallace Fard Muhammad, believed to be Allah in human form, the saviour of the black race.
Saints celebrated on February 26, 1958:
- Saint Mechtild (d. 1154)
- Saint Victor
- Saint Alexander of Alexandria
- Saint Nestor (died 251)
February 26, 1958: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on February 26, 1958 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 24th and March 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
February 26, 1958: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on February 26, 1958 was Get A Job by The Silhouettes, according to the music chart for the week February 24th and March 2nd.
February 26, 1958: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on February 26, 1958 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 24th and March 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Silhouettes - Get A Job
- Danny & The Juniors - At The Hop
- Elvis Presley - Don't
- Royal Teens - Short Shorts
- The McGuire Sisters - Sugartime
February 26, 1958: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on February 26, 1958 was The Story Of My Life by Michael Holliday, according to the music chart for the week February 24th and March 2nd.
February 26, 1958: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on February 26, 1958 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 24th and March 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Michael Holliday - The Story Of My Life
- Elvis Presley - Jailhouse Rock
- Perry Como - Magic Moments
- The Crickets - Oh Boy
- Danny & The Juniors - At The Hop
February 26, 1958: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on February 26, 1958 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Desire Under the Elms
Release year: 1958
Directed by: Delbert Mann
Starring: Sophia Loren, Anthony Perkins, Burl Ives, Frank Overton
Neurose
Release year: 1958
Directed by: Rolf Thiele
Starring: Amedeo Nazzari, Nadja Tiller, Peter Van Eyck
Country: Italy
Touch of Evil
Release year: 1958
Directed by: Orson Welles
Starring: Charlton Heston, Orson Welles, Janet Leigh, Joseph Calleia
Country: United States of America
Scampolo
Release year: 1958
Directed by: Alfred Weidenmann
Starring: Romy Schneider, Paul Hubschmid, Georg Thomalla, Eva Maria Meineke
Paris Holiday
Release year: 1958
Directed by: Gerd Oswald
Starring: Bob Hope, Fernandel, Anita Ekberg, Martha Hyer
February 26, 1958: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on February 26, 1958 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Pride and Prejudice
Release year: 1958
Directed by: Joe Wright
The Black Arrow
Release year: 1958
Directed by: Gordon Douglas
Kitty Foyle
Release year: 1958
Directed by: Sam Wood
La belle équipe
Release year: 1958
Zwischen Frühstück und Gänsebraten
Release year: 1957
February 26, 1958: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on February 26, 1958 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
To Live Again
By: Catherine Marshall
To Live Again has been treasured for more than 40 years by readers as a true tale of divine comfort, human love and spiritual adventure.
Anatomy of a Murder
By: Robert Traver
Robert Traver's Anatomy of a Murder was first published by St. Martin's 1958. It quickly became America's number-one bestseller and was later made into the classic Otto Preminger film.
Please Don'T Eat The Daisies
By: Jean Kerr
Since its initial publication in 1957, Please Don't eat the Daisies was sold in millions. It was made into a movie in 1960 with Doris Day and David Niven, and then a television series.
Who was the US President on February 26, 1958?
On February 26, 1958 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 26, 1958?
On February 26, 1958 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on February 26, 1958?
On February 26, 1958 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about February 26th?
February 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th 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 26th, such as:
- 2019 - Pakistan reported that indian military aircraft had violated their airspace close to muzaffarabad. they were intercepted and returned by pakistan air force (paf), military aircrafts. in a rush to drop their payload, indian air force aircrafts dropped it near balakot. india claims the incident was an attack on a jaish-e-mohammed camp near balakot as a reprisal to the pulwama attack. (reuters),
- 2018 - Saudi arabia is opening applications for women to its armed forces for the first time.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war: the syrian army captures the strategic town tadef from isil south of al-bab. this secures key transport routes in eastern aleppo governorate.
What happened in 1958?
1958 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Referendum allows city to sell Chavez Ravine to the Dodgers
- French Premier De Gaulle arrives in Algiers
- San Francisco Giants Hank Sauer and B Schmidt are 2nd to hit consecutive pinch HRs
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What was the calendar for February 1958?
February 1958 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.
