What happened this day in history February 6, 1959

What are the important events that happened on February 6, 1959? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

February 6, 1959: Facts & Myths About This Day

February 6, 1959 is the 37th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 328 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Friday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is January 24, 1959 – a Friday. 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 ‘triacontaheptagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a dollar every day starting at age 5, then by now that person has accumulated $21,966.00. (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.

Dog 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 6, 1959 Historical Events

  • 1959
    At Cape Canaveral, Florida, the first successful test firing of a Titan intercontinental ballistic missile is accomplished.
  • 1959
    Jack Kilby of Texas Instruments files the first patent for an integrated circuit.

Who were born on February 6, 1959?

  • 1959
    Ken Nelson, English record producer

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