Historical Events
- 1st weather satellite launched, Vanguard 2, 9.8 kg
Famous Birthdays
- Aryeh Deri, Israeli rabbi and politician
- Rowdy Gaines, American swimmer (Olympic gold 100m, 4x100m relay, 4x100m medley 1984; 5 x World C'ship gold 1978, 82) and broadcaster (NBC), born in Winter Haven, Florida
Famous Deaths
- Kathryn Adams, American silent film actress, dies at 65
- Tim Mara, American founder and administrator (NFL NY Giants), dies at 59
Died in 1959 1959 Highlights
About February 17, 1959
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 65 years, 2 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Stagger Lee - Lloyd Price
#1 Song: As I Love You - Shirley Bassey
