What Happened on February 16, 1959

Historical Events

  • Leonard Spigelgass' "Majority of One" premieres in NYC

Famous Birthdays

  • (Peter) Kelly Tripucka, American NBA forward, 1981-91, 2X All-Star (Detroit Pistons, Utah Jazz, Cahrlotte Hornets), born in Glenn Ridge New Jersey

John McEnroeJohn McEnroe (64 years old)

American tennis player (US Open 1979-81, 84 / Wimbledon 1981, 83, 84), born in Wiesbaden, Germany


Born in 1959

About February 16, 1959

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 64 years, 3 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Aquarius

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Stagger Lee - Lloyd Price
  • UK #1 Song: As I Love You - Shirley Bassey