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February 2, 1959

February 2, 1959, was a Monday. It was 65 years, 10 months, and 20 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Aquarius.

February 2, 1959
On This Day

On this day

What happened on February 2, 1959?

  • Dyatlov Pass incident: 9 Russian hikers die in the Ural Mountains under mysterious circumstances.
Music charts

Top song: February 2, 1959

The best-selling single on February 2, 1959 was "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes" by The Platters.

The Billboard Hot 100 on February 2, 1959

The top five songs from the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

  • Smoke Gets In Your Eyes - The Platters
  • The All American Boy - Bill Parsons
  • Donna - Ritchie Valens
  • 16 Candles - The Crests
  • Stagger Lee - Lloyd Price
Play the top songs from 1959
A Spotify playlist of songs from the year 1959. Take a trip back to the days of The Platters, Frankie Avalon, The Fleetwoods and Johnny Horton.
Some Came Running

Top movie at the box office

The movie "Some Came Running" was at the top of the box office on February 2, 1959.

Facts

This date was 24,065 days ago. Approximately 802 months have passed. It was the 33rd day of 1959, in week 06. The decade was the fifties. People born on this day are currently 65 years old and belong to the Baby Boomer generation. The Earth has experienced 267 seasons of weather since then.

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Take me back to February 2, 1959

Let's take a stroll down memory lane.

It is Monday, February 2, 1959. Anyone born today will have the star sign Aquarius. The weekend has just passed, so some people are feeling a bit down. Others are tired after partying too much.

In music, the song "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes" by The Platters is the best-selling record at the moment. Dwight David Eisenhower is the President of the United States, and the movie Some Came Running is at the top of the box office. Harold Macmillan is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

In fashion, women are sporting chemise dresses, sheaths, sack dresses and straight-cut suits. Short boxy jackets and shift dresses are also beginning to become popular. Meanwhile, a lot of men are sporting a "Teddy Boy" style that involves leather jackets, greased-back hair, extremely narrow trousers and velvet-collared jackets. Men are also wearing formal suits as daywear. Tailfins on cars are extremely popular at the moment. The design looks futuristic, almost like a rocket or the twin rudders on the back of an airplane. It's 1959, so radio stations and jukeboxes are playing hit songs from artists such as Johnny Horton, Bobby Darin, Lloyd Price, Frankie Avalon, Paul Anka, The Browns, The Fleetwoods and Wilbert Harrison.

If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Clark Gable would be still alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "The Ed Sullivan Show", "You Bet Your Life", "The Jack Benny Program", and "Maverick". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Tom and Jerry", "Crusader Rabbit", "Lassie", and "Captain Kangaroo".

Popular toys at the moment include Dimestore soldiers, Toy Guns, Tiny Tears (doll), and Play-Doh.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on February 2, 1959, will have the star sign Aquarius.
  • Zodiac Element: Air.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1959 was the year of the Pig (Yin Wood).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 1.
  • Native American Zodiac: February 2, 1959 falls under the Otter.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of February will have the birthstone Amethyst.
  • Birth flower (February): The Violet and the Primrose.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on February 2, 1959.

  • Phonebooth stuffing has become a fad.

    Phonebooth stuffing has become a fad

    In 1959, a new fad swept across South Africa, the United States, Canada, and Britain. This fad was called "phonebooth stuffing". As the name suggests, it involved trying to fit as many people into a telephone booth as possible.
  • Movies from 1959.

    Movies from 1959

    The most popular movies in 1959 were Ben-Hur, The Shaggy Dog, Operation Petticoat, Some Like It Hot, Pillow Talk, Imitation of Life, "Suddenly, Last Summer", Rio Bravo and The Nun's Story.
  • 1959 in music.

    1959 in music

    The radio stations in 1959 were dominated by artists such as Johnny Horton, Bobby Darin, Lloyd Price, Frankie Avalon, Paul Anka, The Browns, The Fleetwoods and Wilbert Harrison.
  • Dwight D. Eisenhower.

    Dwight D. Eisenhower

    US President Dwight D. Eisenhower was named Time Person of the Year in 1959.
  • Tailfins on cars.

    Tailfins on cars

    Tailfins on cars were a popular style around this time. The design looked futuristic, almost like the twin rudders on the back of an airplane.
  • Panty raids are all the rage on college campuses.

    Panty raids are all the rage on college campuses

    Panty raids were a popular college prank at the time. Large groups of male students would "raid" the living quarters of their female counterparts and then steal their underwear as proof that the raid had been successful. These raids took place during a time when colleges had curfews and men were forbidden from entering female dormitories.
  • Poodle skirts are a thing.

    Poodle skirts are a thing

    Women and young girls were wearing wide, unrestricted felt skirts called "poodle skirts." These were solid-colored skirts that had a design or a logo. In many cases, the design was an image of a poodle or a cat.
  • Greasers.

    Greasers

    A youth subculture called "greasers" emerged during the 1950s and early 1960s. The style included greased-back hairstyles, work pants, and denim or leather jackets.
  • The Jukebox.

    The Jukebox

    The jukebox was at the height of its popularity. Teenagers and young adults would often hang out at local restaurants and diners and listen to the latest songs.
  • Men are getting "DA haircuts".

    Men are getting "DA haircuts"

    The "DA haircut" was extremely popular among men. The cut consisted of a combed-back hairstyle that was parted down the middle at the back. "DA" stood for "Duck's Ass," which is what many people liked to call the style.
  • Sock hops.

    Sock hops

    Sock hops were informal dance events for teenagers. The name originated from the fact that many of these dances required participants to remove their shoes. This is because sock hops were often held in high school gymnasiums, and the organizers didn't want scuff marks on the floors.
  • Capitalism vs Communism.

    Capitalism vs Communism

    The ideological clash between capitalism and communism heated up during the 1950s. It was during this period that a "Cold War" started between the United States and the Soviet Union. In the US, there were fears that Soviet spies had infiltrated all parts of society, including Hollywood.
  • The economy is booming.

    The economy is booming

    The world was recovering from World War II. Many countries witnessed an economic boom during this decade. Unemployment was low, consumerism increased, mortgages were cheap, and governments started to invest in infrastructure such as highways. For many, this was the "golden age" of the economy.
  • Rotary phones.

    Rotary phones

    Almost everyone had rotary phones in the 1950s. However, the heavier metal dial components were being phased out and replaced with plastic.
  • More and more people are buying television sets.

    More and more people are buying television sets

    More and more households were buying TV sets. In 1950, 20% of homes had a television. By the end of the decade, that figure had risen to 90%.

Personality traits

Check out our personality summary for people who were born on February 2, 1959.

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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to February 2, 1959.

  • January 3, 1959: Alaska becomes the 49th US state.
  • January 4, 1959: Che Guevara and Camilo Cienfuegos lead rebel troops into the Cuban city of Havana.
  • January 13, 1959: 71 supporters of Fulgencio Batista are executed by the new Communist regime.
  • January 29, 1959: Disney's animated film Sleeping Beauty is released.
  • This date: February 2, 1959
  • February 3, 1959: Buddy Holly is killed in a plane crash.
  • February 16, 1959: Fidel Castro is sworn in as the new Prime Minister of Cuba.

1950s fashion

Photographs of 1950s fashion and hairstyles.

1950s fashion

Television shows

TV shows in 1959

Television shows that people were watching in February 1959:

TV shows from February 1959.

Rawhide
Rawhide
77 Sunset Strip
77 Sunset Strip
Casey Jones
Casey Jones
Maverick
Maverick
Perry Mason
Perry Mason
Wagon Train
Wagon Train
Have Gun - Will Travel
Have Gun - Will Travel
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Fury
Fury
Gunsmoke
Gunsmoke
The Danny Thomas Show
The Danny Thomas Show
Sky King
Sky King

Cars in 1959

1959 saw the introduction of cars such as the Ford Falcon, the Chevrolet El Camino, the BMW 700, the Mini, the Buick Electra, and the Studebaker Lark.

Cars in 1959.

Children TV shows

Kids TV shows on February 2, 1959

Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 1959:

Pixie and Dixie and Mr. Jinks
Pixie and Dixie and Mr. Jinks
Felix the Cat
Felix the Cat
Bozo: The World's Most Famous Clown
Bozo: The World's Most Famous Clown

The Rifleman
The Rifleman
The Huckleberry Hound Show
The Huckleberry Hound Show
The Adventures of Spunky and Tadpole
The Adventures of Spunky and Tadpole
The Ruff and Reddy Show
The Ruff and Reddy Show
Leave It to Beaver
Leave It to Beaver
Captain Pugwash
Captain Pugwash
Colonel Bleep
Colonel Bleep
Tom Terrific
Tom Terrific
Toys

Popular toys and games in 1959

Toys and games that were popular in 1959:

Crater Critters
Crater Critters
Fisher Price Little People
Fisher Price Little People
The Hula Hoop
The Hula Hoop
Metal House robots
Metal House robots
The Frisbee
The Frisbee
Wooly Willy
Wooly Willy
Play-Doh
Play-Doh
Matchbox toy cars
Matchbox toy cars
Colorforms
Colorforms
BAS-KET Miniature Basketball
BAS-KET Miniature Basketball
Tiny Tears (doll)
Tiny Tears (doll)
Spinning Tops
Spinning Tops

Were you born on February 2, 1959?

If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 1959.

This is because humans find it difficult to retrieve memories of their early childhood.

If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out February 2, 1965, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on February 2.

James Joyce

James Joyce

Irish novelist Deceased
Born on February 2, 1882
He was not alive on this date.

Ayn Rand

Ayn Rand

Philosopher Deceased
Born on February 2, 1905
She turned 54 on this day in 1959.

Greg Antonacci

Greg Antonacci

Actor Deceased
Born on February 2, 1947
He turned 12 on this day in 1959.

Farrah Fawcett

Farrah Fawcett

Actress Deceased
Born on February 2, 1947
She turned 12 on this day in 1959.

Dog the Bounty Hunter

Dog the Bounty Hunter

TV personality
Born on February 2, 1953
He turned 6 on this day in 1959.

Shakira

Shakira

Singer
Born on February 2, 1977
She was born exactly 18 years after this date.

Gerard Piqué

Gerard Piqué

Soccer player
Born on February 2, 1987
He was born exactly 28 years after this date.

Julia Fox

Julia Fox

Actress
Born on February 2, 1990
She was born exactly 31 years after this date.

Paul Mescal

Paul Mescal

Actor
Born on February 2, 1996
He was born exactly 37 years after this date.

Holidays

Holidays

National holidays and famous events that fall on February 2:

USA

US President

Dwight David Eisenhower was the President of the United States on February 2, 1959.

UK

UK Prime Minister

Harold Macmillan was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Ireland

Irish Taoiseach

Éamon de Valera was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

  • A baby that was born on February 2, 1959 was most likely conceived around May 12, 1958.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on February 2, 1959 is close to October 26, 1959.

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Stats for February 2, 1959

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about February 2, 1959:

  • 24,065 days have passed since this date.
  • 3,437 weeks have passed.
  • 2,079,216,000 seconds have passed since February 2, 1959.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 2,425,752,000 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 1,072,875,456,000 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 346,536,000 times.
  • You have taken approximately 178,812,576 steps. That's roughly 79,472 miles.
  • 24,950,592 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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