What happened this day in history February 11, 1959

What are the important events that happened on February 11, 1959? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

February 11, 1959: Facts & Myths About This Day

February 11, 1959 is the 42nd day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 323 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Wednesday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is January 29, 1959 – a Wednesday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?

Strange as it may, if we name this day after a polygon then it will be called ‘tetracontadigon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a dollar every day starting at age 3, then by now that person has accumulated $22,714.00. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Aquarius is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Amethyst is the modern birthstone for this month. Bloodstone is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.

Pig is the mythical animal and Earth is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.

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February 11, 1959 Historical Events

  • 1959
    The Federation of Arab Emirates of the South, which will later become South Yemen, is created as a protectorate of the United Kingdom.

Who were born on February 11, 1959?

  • 1959
    Bradley Cole, American actor
  • 1959
    Deborah Meaden, British entrepreneur
  • 1959
    Roberto Moreno, Brazilian racing driver

Who died on February 11, 1959?

  • 1959
    Marshall Teague, American race car driver (b. 1922)

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