Historical Events
- "Goldilocks" closes at Lunt Fontanne Theater NYC after 161 performances
The Ollie Matson Trade
Chicago Cardinals trade running back Ollie Matson to the LA Rams for an unprecedented 9 players
- Ice Dance Championship at Colorado Springs USA won by Denny & Jones of Great Britain
- Ice Pairs Championship at Colorado Springs won by Barbara Wagner and Robert Paul of Canada, their 3rd title
- Ladies Figure Skating Championship in Colorado Springs won by Carol Heiss USA
- Launch of Discoverer 1 (WTR)-1st polar orbit
- Men's World Figure Skating Championship in Colorado Springs won by David Jenkins USA
Famous Birthdays
- Sydney P Mufamadi, South African leader (SACP)
Famous Deaths
Maxwell Anderson (1888-1959)
American dramatist (Key Largo, Bath Seed), dies of a stroke at 70
Died in 1959 1959 Highlights
About February 28, 1959
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 65 years, 1 month and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: Stagger Lee - Lloyd Price
#1 Song: As I Love You - Shirley Bassey
