Saturday February 28, 1959: on this day

February 28, 1959 was the 59th day of the year 1959, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is February 28, 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 28, 1959, who was born and died on February 28, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 28, 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 28th, 1959 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 28, 1959?


February 28, 1959 was a Saturday and it was the 59th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 28, 1959 can also be written as 2/28/1959 in the US and as 28/2/1959 in UK and Europe.

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February 28, 1959: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 28, 1959:

  • Goldilocks closes at lunt fontanne theater nyc after 161 performances
  • Launch of discoverer 1 (wtr)-first polar orbit.
  • Ice dance championship at colorado springs usa won by denny and jones of great britain.
  • Ice pairs championship at colorado springs won by wagner and paul of canada.
  • Discoverer 1, an american spy satellite that is the first object intended to achieve a polar orbit, is launched but fails to achieve orbit.

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February 28, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 28th 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 28, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 28, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on February 28th, 1959 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 28, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 28, 1959 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 28, 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 28, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 55% full, rising at 10:59 pm and setting at 10:30 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 28, 1959?


Famous people born on February 28, 1959:

  • W Warendorf

    Dutch cartoonist who creates strip cartoons.

  • Gabriella Carlucci

    Italian politician and television presenter.

  • Sydney P

    Mufamadi, south african leader (sacp).

  • Jack Abramoff

    American lobbyist and attorney, convicted and charged with misuse of funds to unduly infuse members of congress.

  • Megan McDonald

    Children's author.

  • Mario Porto
  • Konstantyn Lerner
  • Gary Dillon
  • James Hydrick
  • Marcia Mitzman Gaven
  • Michel Peiry
  • Edward Kawak

Whose famous birthday is on February 28th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 28th:

  • Bernadette Peters
    Bernadette Peters

    American actress, singer, and dancer.

  • Natalia Vodianova
    Natalia Vodianova

    Model and actress from russia-french.

  • Gilbert Gottfried
    Gilbert Gottfried

    Gilbert gottfried is a comedian known for his distinctive voice and raunchy humor, as well as for his roles in movies like aladdin and...

  • Stephanie Beacham
    Stephanie Beacham

    Stephanie beacham is an english actress known for her roles in popular tv shows such as 'dynasty' and 'the colbys'.

  • Dorothy Stratten
    Dorothy Stratten

    Canadian model, playboy’s playmate of 1980 and star in three movies.

  • Mario Andretti
    Mario Andretti

    Aldo, an italian-american auto racing driver, is his twin brother.

  • Svetlana Alliluyeva
    Svetlana Alliluyeva

    Russian-american writer and educator (d.2011).

  • Rae Dawn Chong
    Rae Dawn Chong

    Canadian actress.

  • Mercedes Ruehl
    Mercedes Ruehl

    American actress.

  • Vincente Minnelli
    Vincente Minnelli

    American film director, died in los angeles at the age of 76 (b. 1903).

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February 28, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 65 years 1 month old,

or 781 months and 27 days old,

or 3399 weeks and 4 days old,

or 23797 days old,

if you were born on February 28, 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 28, 1959?

There are 310 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday February 28th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 28, 1959?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 28, 1959.

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February 28, 1959: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 28, 1959:

  • Maxwell Anderson

    American "omnisexual" is a hormone-dependent, but non-operative, female-to-male transman.

  • Angelo Bartolomasi
  • Mack Gordon

What famous deaths happened on February 28th?

Famous deaths on February 28th:

  • George Kennedy
    George Kennedy

    George kennedy was an american actor known for his roles in cool hand luke, airport, and the naked gun series.

  • Ruby Keeler
    Ruby Keeler

    Canadian-american actress and dancer.

  • Mary Stuart
    Mary Stuart

    American actress and singer (b. 1926).

  • Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson
    Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson

    American actor (born in 1905).

  • Jim Thorpe
    Jim Thorpe

    American professional athlete who won awards for over seven events: the 100 meter dash and the 1500 meter run, as well as the broad jump,...

  • Anny Ondra
    Anny Ondra

    Actress (blackmail) dies at 83.

  • Henry Luce

    American publisher, born in china.

  • Aleja Fernandez

    Aleja Fernandez was a renowned mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of abstract algebra and its applications in...

  • Dewell Hines

    Dewell Hines was a celebrated artist known for their unique and innovative artistic style.

  • Owen Chamberlain

    American scientist who was awarded the nobel prize in physics on 10/26/1959 with dr.

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February 28, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 28, 1959:

  • Blessed Antonia of Florence (d. 1472)

Saints celebrated on February 28, 1959:

  • Saint Silvana
  • Saint Rufinus
  • Saint Oswald (d. 992)
  • Saint Romanus (died 463)
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February 28, 1959: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 28, 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 28, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 28, 1959 was Stagger Lee by Lloyd Price, according to the music chart for the week February 23rd and March 1st.

February 28, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 28, 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 28, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 28, 1959 was As I Love You by Shirley Bassey, according to the music chart for the week February 23rd and March 1st.

February 28, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 28, 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 28, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 28, 1959 was Stagger Lee by Lloyd Price, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 23rd and March 1st.

February 28, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 28, 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 28, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 28, 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 28, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 28, 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 28, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 28, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Nine Coaches Waiting by Mary Stewart

Nine Coaches Waiting

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In this haunting suspense novel, a governess at a French chateau discovers a plot to end her young pupil's life.

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.

The Ugly American by William J. Lederer and Eugene Burdick

The Ugly American

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This multi-million-copy bestseller is the one that gave rise to the term "tragic American blunders abroad". The episode that gives the book its name is Homer Atkins. He's a simple and plain-spoken man who was sent by the U.S.

The Coming Of The New Deal by Arthur Meier Schlesinger Jr.

The Coming Of The New Deal

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This book, Volume 2, in Schlesinger’s Age of Roosevelt series, describes Roosevelt's first turbulent years in the White House.

The Proud Possessors by Aline B. Saarinen

The Proud Possessors

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

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Who was the US President on February 28, 1959?

On February 28, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 28, 1959?

On February 28, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on February 28, 1959?

On February 28, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about February 28th?

February 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th 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 28th, such as:

  • 2019 - 28 february 2019, mogadishu bombings: 29 were killed in three bomb blasts and a siege that lasted until march 1.
  • 2018 - Kivu conflict: 23 people have been killed in clashes between militias within the rutshuru territory, north kivu, dr congo. since february 25, violence has rekindled.
  • 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). twelve afghan national police officers are killed in an "infiltration attack" by taliban in the southern helmand province.

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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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