Historical Events
- Israel begins exporting copper ore
Famous Birthdays
Lawrence Taylor (64 years old)
American NFL player considered the greatest linebacker in history (NY Giants), born in Williamsburg, Virginia
- Tsitsi Dangarembga, Zimbabwean writer (Nervous Conditions) and playwright, born in Mutoko, Southern Rhodesia
- Zenani Mandela, daughter of Nelson & Winnie Mandela
Famous Deaths
- Una O'Connor, Irish-American actress (Banjo; David Copperfield; The Invisible Man), dies at 78
1959 Highlights
About February 4, 1959
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 64 years, 3 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Stagger Lee - Lloyd Price
#1 Song: One Night/I Got Stung - Elvis Presley
