What happened this day in history February 16, 1959

What are the important events that happened on February 16, 1959? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

February 16, 1959: Facts & Myths About This Day

February 16, 1959 is the 47th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 318 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Monday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is February 3, 1959 – a Monday. 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 ‘tetracontaheptagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Cent every day starting at age 5, then by now that person has accumulated $219.56. (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 16, 1959 Historical Events

  • 1959
    Fidel Castro becomes Premier of Cuba after dictator Fulgencio Batista was overthrown on January 1.

Who were born on February 16, 1959?

  • 1959
    John McEnroe, American tennis player
  • 1959
    Kelly Tripucka, American basketball player

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