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February 27, 1959 was the 58th day of the year 1959, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Friday.
Is February 27, 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 27, 1959, who was born and died on February 27, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 27, 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 27th, 1959 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was February 27, 1959?
- February 27, 1959: What happened on that day?
- February 27, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 27, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on February 27, 1959?
- February 27, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- February 27, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
- February 27, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- February 27, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
- February 27, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- February 27, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- February 27, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on February 27, 1959?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 27, 1959?
- Who was the Pope on February 27, 1959?
What day of the week was February 27, 1959?
February 27, 1959 was a Friday and it was the 58th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 27, 1959 can also be written as 2/27/1959 in the US and as 27/2/1959 in UK and Europe.
February 27, 1959: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on February 27, 1959:
- Chicago cards trade running back ollie matson to la rams for 9 players
- Boston celtics' bob cousy sets nba record with 28 assists; boston celtics score 173 points against minneapolis lakers.
February 27, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 27th 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 27, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 27, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
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February 27, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 27, 1959 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 27, 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 27, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 67% full, rising at 09:50 pm and setting at 09:43 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 27, 1959?
Famous people born on February 27, 1959:
- Johnny Van Zant
American singer-songwriter (lynyrd kynyrd, van zant).
- Vardan Petrosyan
Screenwriter and actor from armenian-french.
- Frédéric Durieux
French composer.
- Maria Piera Pastore
- Paolo Scaramuzza
- Giordano Berti
- Sauro Donati
- Akira Jimbo
- Giuseppe Novelli
- Paolo Colucci
- Geir Botnen pianista noruego.
- Geir Botnen
Whose famous birthday is on February 27th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 27th:
![Elizabeth Taylor]()
Elizabeth TaylorBritish-american actress, born in london to american parents who now reside in britain.
![Joanne Woodward]()
Joanne WoodwardAmerican actress, who won the best actress oscar for march 1958's film "three faces of eve.
![Chelsea Clinton]()
Chelsea ClintonAmerican family, the only child and daughter of bill and hillary clinton.
![John Steinbeck]()
John SteinbeckAmerican writer who wrote best-selling novels and was made into movies.
![Kate Mara]()
Kate MaraKate mara is an american actress known for her roles in house of cards and fantastic four.
![Adam Baldwin]()
Adam BaldwinAdam baldwin is an american tv actor known for his roles in popular tv shows such as firefly and chuck.
![Timothy Spall]()
Timothy SpallTimothy spall is an english actor known for his roles in the harry potter film series and the historical drama mr.
![Derren Brown]()
Derren BrownBritish psychological illusionist.
![Ralph Nader]()
Ralph NaderAmerican consumer advocate and attorney who changed american perceptions about product viability.
![Yolande Moreau]()
Yolande MoreauBelgian actress and film director.
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February 27, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 65 years 1 month old,
or 781 months and 20 days old,
or 3398 weeks and 4 days old,
or 23790 days old,
if you were born on February 27, 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 27, 1959?
There are 317 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday February 27th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 27, 1959?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 27, 1959.
February 27, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on February 27, 1959:
- Shigeyoshi Miwa
- Patrick O'Connell
- Fernando Silvestri
- Paul Chabanaud
What famous deaths happened on February 27th?
Famous deaths on February 27th:
![Lillian Gish]()
Lillian GishPioneering American actress of the silent film era, known for her roles in classic films such as 'The Birth of a Nation' and 'Orphans of the...
![Leonard Nimoy]()
Leonard NimoyAmerican actor who was best known for his role as spock, the pointed-eared alien in "star trek," 1965-1967.
![Spike Milligan]()
Spike MilliganBritish writer and director.
![Dale Robertson]()
Dale RobertsonAmerican actor and singer (d.2013).
![Allison Hayes]()
Allison HayesActress (attack on 50 foot woman), dead at 47.
![Joan Greenwood]()
Joan GreenwoodLondon, england -- actress/director (amorous mr prawn).
![J. Pat O'Malley]()
J. Pat O'MalleyEnglish-american actor and singer (b. 1904).
![John Boles]()
John BolesActor (stella dallas and curly top) dies at 73.
- Ivann Pavlov
Renowned for his work on classical conditioning and the concept of the conditioned reflex.
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February 27, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on February 27, 1959:
- International Polar Bear Day.
- First day of Maslenitsa in Russia (2006)
- Dominican Republic - National Day.
- Roman Empire - Equirria, horse races in honour of the pagan war god Mars were held.
Saints celebrated on February 27, 1959:
- Saint Antigone
- Saint Leander
- Saint Honorine
- Saint Gabriel of the Mother of Sorrows
February 27, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on February 27, 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 27, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on February 27, 1959 was Stagger Lee by Lloyd Price, according to the music chart for the week February 23rd and March 1st.
February 27, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on February 27, 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 27, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on February 27, 1959 was As I Love You by Shirley Bassey, according to the music chart for the week February 23rd and March 1st.
February 27, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on February 27, 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 27, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on February 27, 1959 was Stagger Lee by Lloyd Price, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 23rd and March 1st.
February 27, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on February 27, 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 27, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on February 27, 1959 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
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
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Mario Zampi
Starring: Terry-Thomas, George Cole, Brenda de Banzie, Bernard Bresslaw
The Hangman
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Michael Curtiz
Starring: Robert Taylor, Tina Louise, Fess Parker, Jack Lord
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
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Jack Arnold
Starring: Audie Murphy, Charles Drake, Joan Evans, Virginia Grey
February 27, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on February 27, 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
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Steven Rosenbaum
The Scarf
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Neil Willoughby
As Far as My Feet Will Carry Me
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Hardy Martins
Face to Face
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Lou Antonio
The Third Man
Release year: 1959
Starring: Michael Rennie, Jonathan Harris
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
February 27, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on February 27, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Coming Of The New Deal
By: Arthur Meier Schlesinger Jr.
This book, Volume 2, in Schlesinger’s Age of Roosevelt series, describes Roosevelt's first turbulent years in the White House.
From The Terrace
By: John O'Hara
This article chronicles Alfred Eaton's life and his career at MacHardie and Company and the Department of the Navy.
Who was the US President on February 27, 1959?
On February 27, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 27, 1959?
On February 27, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on February 27, 1959?
On February 27, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about February 27th?
February 27th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 27th 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 27th, such as:
- 2019 - Israeli involvement in syria civil war, israel-russia relations: benjamin netanyahu, the israeli prime minister, tells vladimir putin that israel will "continue taking action against iran in syria".
- 2018 - North korea's foreign relations: five unnamed security sources in europe claim that north korean leader kim jong un and his father kim jong il fraudulently obtained brazilian passports in order apply for visas to western countries in 1990.
- 2017 - Conflict in moro: indanan, philippines: jurgen kantner is beheaded by the abu sayyaf militants.
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.
