February 19th (1959) was a Thursday. It's the 47th day of the year (48th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. There are 318 days left to the end of the year.
Historical Events for 19th February, 1959
» The United Kingdom grants Cyprus independence, which is then formally proclaimed on August 16, 1960.
Famous Birthdays on February 19 in 1959
» Simmu Tiik, Estonian diplomat
February 19th Famous Deaths for 1959
» Willard Miller, American sailor, Medal of Honor recipient (b. 1877)
February 19th Holidays in History
» Public holidays in Mexico called Armed Forces Day (Mexico)
» Birthday of Shivaji or 'Shivaji Jayanti' (Maharashtra, India)