Historical Events
- The Lincoln Memorial design on the U.S. penny goes into circulation. It replaces the "sheaves of wheat" design
Famous Birthdays
- Filipe Nyusi, Mozambican politician (President of Mozambique 2015-), born in Mueda, Portuguese Mozambique
- Omar Hakim, American jazz-fusion and session drummer (Weather Report, 1982-86; Dire Straits - "Brothers In Arms"), arranger, and composer, born in New York City
- Sigrid Thornton, Australian actress (Amelia Lawson-Guns of Paradise), born in Canberra, Australia
Famous Deaths
- George Antheil, American pianist, avant garde composer (Airplane Sonata; Ballet Mécanique), and inventor, dies at 58
Died in 1959 1959 Highlights
About February 12, 1959
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 65 years, 2 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Stagger Lee - Lloyd Price
#1 Song: One Night/I Got Stung - Elvis Presley
