Thursday February 26, 1959: on this day

February 26, 1959 was the 57th day of the year 1959, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is February 26, 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 26, 1959, who was born and died on February 26, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 26, 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 26th, 1959 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 26, 1959?


February 26, 1959 was a Thursday and it was the 57th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 26, 1959 can also be written as 2/26/1959 in the US and as 26/2/1959 in UK and Europe.

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February 26, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 26, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on February 26th, 1959 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 26, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 26, 1959 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 26, 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 26, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 77% full, rising at 09:50 pm and setting at 09:01 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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Who was born on February 26, 1959?


Famous people born on February 26, 1959:

  • Rolando Blackman

    American basketball coach and player.

  • Ahmed Davutoglu

    Former Prime Minister of Turkey.

  • Krista Lane
  • Cosimo Luigi Miccoli
  • Anna Diamantopoulou
  • Shawky Gharib
  • Alessandro Zaninelli
  • Chuck Aleksinas
  • José Luis Rodríguez del Corral

Whose famous birthday is on February 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 26th:

  • Fats Domino
    Fats Domino

    Fats 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 Cash

    American singer, guitarist and country-western singer.

  • Michael Bolton
    Michael Bolton

    American singer, international star and social activist.

  • Nate Ruess
    Nate Ruess

    Nate ruess is a pop singer known for being the lead vocalist of the band fun.

  • Mark Dacascos
    Mark Dacascos

    American actor and martial artist.

  • Jackie Gleason
    Jackie Gleason

    American comedian.

  • Jennifer Grant
    Jennifer Grant

    American actress, noted family.

  • Madeleine Carroll
    Madeleine Carroll

    British actress, who was a well-bred and gentle leading lady in the '30s & '40s.

  • Tony Randall
    Tony Randall

    American 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 Duke

    Actor (bird on a wire and predator).

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February 26, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 65 years 1 month old,

or 781 months and 29 days old,

or 3399 weeks and 6 days old,

or 23799 days old,

if you were born on February 26, 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 26, 1959?

There are 308 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, 1959?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 26, 1959.

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February 26, 1959: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 26, 1959:

  • Selig Suskin

    Russian-born israeli agronomist (born 1873).

  • Alexandra Duff
  • Julius Steger
  • Francisco de Alvear

What famous deaths happened on February 26th?

Famous deaths on February 26th:

  • Constance Ford
    Constance Ford

    Actress (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, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 26, 1959:

  • 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, 1959:

  • Saint Mechtild (d. 1154)
  • Saint Victor
  • Saint Alexander of Alexandria
  • Saint Nestor (died 251)
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February 26, 1959: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 26, 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 26, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 26, 1959 was Stagger Lee by Lloyd Price, according to the music chart for the week February 23rd and March 1st.

February 26, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 26, 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:

  1. - Stagger Lee
  2. - Donna
  3. - 16 Candles
  4. - The All American Boy
  5. - Charlie Brown

February 26, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 26, 1959 was As I Love You by Shirley Bassey, according to the music chart for the week February 23rd and March 1st.

February 26, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 26, 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:

  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 26, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 26, 1959 was Stagger Lee by Lloyd Price, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 23rd and March 1st.

February 26, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 26, 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:

  1. - Stagger Lee
  2. - I Cried A Tear
  3. - Lonely Teardrops
  4. - It's Just A Matter Of Time
  5. - Try Me

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February 26, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 26, 1959 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The 39 Steps

The 39 Steps

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Ralph Thomas

Starring: Kenneth More, Taina Elg, Brenda de Banzie, Barry Jones

Country: United States of America

Too Many Crooks

Too Many Crooks

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Mario Zampi

Starring: Terry-Thomas, George Cole, Brenda de Banzie, Bernard Bresslaw

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

February 26, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 26, 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:

Border Patrol

Border Patrol

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Steven Rosenbaum

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

February 26, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 26, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Nautilus 90 North by William R. Anderson

Nautilus 90 North

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The first transpolar submarine journey from the Pacific Ocean into the Atlantic was commanded by the commander of the Nautilus. He relates the tension and excitement of the journey to the North Pole.

From The Terrace by John O'Hara

From The Terrace

By:

This article chronicles Alfred Eaton's life and his career at MacHardie and Company and the Department of the Navy.

Twixt Twelve And Twenty by Pat Boone

Twixt Twelve And Twenty

By:

Vintage paperback

The Proud Possessors by Aline B. Saarinen

The Proud Possessors

By:

The Proud Owners: The lives and times of some adventurous [Hardcover] Jan 01, 1958 SAARINEN.Aline B. ...

The Devil In Bucks County by Edmund Schiddel

The Devil In Bucks County

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

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Who was the US President on February 26, 1959?

On February 26, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 26, 1959?

On February 26, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on February 26, 1959?

On February 26, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.

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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.

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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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