What happened on Saturday February 14, 1959?

Here's what happened on February 14, 1959:

• Major heroin seizure in New York City On February 14, 1959, law enforcement in New York City seized a significant quantity of heroin, marking a notable event in the ongoing battle against drug trafficking in the United States. This seizure highlighted the growing drug problem during that era. source: nytimes.com
• Death of George Antheil George Antheil, an American composer and pianist known for his avant-garde music and contributions to film scores, passed away on February 14, 1959. His work in music and technology left a lasting impact on the arts. source: britannica.com

Events in 1959

February 14, 1959: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE magazines from February 1959

Newspapers from Feb. 14, 1959

Your poster from February 14, 1959

February 14, 1959 was a Saturday and it was the 45th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 14, 1959 can also be written as 2/14/1959 in the US and as 14/2/1959 in UK and Europe.

February 14, 1959 in February 1959 calendar

Famous people born on February 14, 1959:

• Renée Fleming

  Renée Fleming is an acclaimed American soprano known for her rich, lyric voice and commanding stage presence. She has performed at major opera houses and concert venues around the world, earning multiple Grammy Awards and accolades for her interpretations of both classical and contemporary works. [bio]

Famous people born in 1959

Famous people born on February 14th

Famous people died on February 14, 1959:

• Baby Dodds

  American jazz drummer (born 1898).

• Warren Dodds

Famous people who died in 1959

Famous people who died on February 14th

February 14, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 14, 1959 was Stagger Lee by Lloyd Price, according to the music chart for the week February 9th and February 15th.

1. Lloyd Price - Stagger Lee
2. The Crests - 16 Candles
3. Ritchie Valens - Donna
4. The Platters - Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
5. Bill Parsons - The All American Boy

February 14, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 14, 1959 was As I Love You by Shirley Bassey, according to the music chart for the week February 9th and February 15th.

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 14, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 14, 1959 was Stagger Lee by Lloyd Price, according to the music chart for the week February 9th and February 15th.

1. Lloyd Price - Stagger Lee
2. Jackie Wilson - Lonely Teardrops
3. James Brown And The Famous Flames - Try Me
4. The Crests - 16 Candles
5. LaVern Baker - I Cried A Tear

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 14th is Aquarius.

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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 14, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 14, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 14, 1959 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 14, 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 14, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 44% full, rising at 10:17 am and setting at 12:21 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 24, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Feb 23, 1959.

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Your place in the Universe on February 14, 1959

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Someone born on February 14, 1959 is:

67 years 3 months old,

or 807 months and 10 days old,

or 3510 weeks and 1 day old,

or 24571 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 14, 1959?

There are 266 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday February 14th 2027.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 14, 1959?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 14, 1959.

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