Saturday August 11, 1951: on this day

August 11, 1951 was the 223rd day of the year 1951, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is August 11, 1951 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 11, 1951, who was born and died on August 11, 1951, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 11, 1951, which were the most popular songs (ex. Gimme a Little Kiss, Will Ya, Huh? by April Stevens (Henri Rene Orchestra)), movies (e.g. The Tall Target, directed by Anthony Mann), TV series (e.g. The Lighter Side) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 11th, 1951 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 11, 1951?


August 11, 1951 was a Saturday and it was the 223rd day of the year 1951 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 11, 1951 can also be written as 8/11/1951 in the US and as 11/8/1951 in UK and Europe.

August 11, 1951 in August 1951 calendar

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August 11, 1951: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 11, 1951:

August 11, 1951: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 11, 1951: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 11th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 11, 1951: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 11, 1951 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on August 11th, 1951 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 11, 1951: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 11, 1951 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 11, 1951 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on August 11, 1951 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 68% full, rising at 03:28 pm and setting at 12:23 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 18, 1951 while the next full moon would come on Aug 17, 1951.

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Who was born on August 11, 1951?


Famous people born on August 11, 1951:

  • Laurrie Garrett

    Renowned science journalist and author.

  • Donald DeCicco

    Brockton (massachusetts) -- fictional id for beldar in coneheads.

  • Juan Manuel Santos

    Politician.

  • Vincent Bilodeau

    Canadian comedian and actor.

  • Volodymyr Dibrova

Whose famous birthday is on August 11th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 11th:

  • Hulk Hogan
    Hulk Hogan

    Hulk hogan is a retired professional wrestler known for his time in the world wrestling federation (wwf, now wwe) and for being one of the...

  • Chris Hemsworth
    Chris Hemsworth

    Chris hemsworth is an australian actor best known for his role as thor in the marvel cinematic universe.

  • Viola Davis
    Viola Davis

    Viola davis is an american actress known for her powerful performances in films and television, and for being the first black actress to...

  • Arlene Dahl
    Arlene Dahl

    Arlene dahl is an american actress known for her roles in classic hollywood films suchjson as 'journey to the center of the earth' and...

  • Alyson Stoner
    Alyson Stoner

    American actress, model and singer.

  • Pervez Musharraf
    Pervez Musharraf

    Pakistani politician and general 10th president of pakistan.

  • Alex Haley
    Alex Haley

    American journalist, novelist, and journalist haley is best known for his 1976 pulitzer prize-winning book "roots".

  • Eric Carmen
    Eric Carmen

    American singer-songwriter/guitarist (raspberries).

  • Fernando Arrabal
    Fernando Arrabal

    Spanish screenwriter, screenwriter, director, novelist, poet, and playwright.

  • Anna Gunn
    Anna Gunn

    Tv actress.

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August 11, 1951: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 72 years 7 months old,

or 871 months and 8 days old,

or 3788 weeks and 3 days old,

or 26519 days old,

if you were born on August 11, 1951.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 11, 1951?

There are 145 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 11th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 11, 1951?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 11, 1951.

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August 11, 1951: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 11, 1951:

  • Ebbe Hamerik

    Composer dies at 52.

What famous deaths happened on August 11th?

Famous deaths on August 11th:

  • Robin Williams
    Robin Williams

    After learning improv at l.a.

  • Anne Heche
    Anne Heche

    American actress, heche, who started her career in new york at age 17 as a soap star.

  • Peter Cushing
    Peter Cushing

    England, united kingdom -- actor.

  • Anne Ramsey
    Anne Ramsey

    American actress (d. 1988).

  • Phil Harris
    Phil Harris

    American singer-songwriter and actor (b. 1904).

  • John Meillon
    John Meillon

    Actor (wild duck crocodile dundee).

  • Tom Drake
    Tom Drake

    Actor, green years, warkill, dies from lung cancer at the age of 63.

  • George Furth
    George Furth

    American playwright and actor (d. 2008).

  • Andrew Carnegie

    Scottish-american industrialist who in 1899 consolidated his steel industries.

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August 11, 1951: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 11, 1951:

  • Zimbabwe - Heroes Day
  • Taiwan - Valentine's Day
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Tiburtius
  • St. Chromatius
  • St. Equitius
  • St. Gery/Gaugericus
  • St. Susanna
  • Brazil - Studentás Day, Lawyerás Day, Foundation of the Law Studies in Brazil
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August 11, 1951: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 11, 1951 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 6th and August 12th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 11, 1951: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 11, 1951 was Gimme a Little Kiss, Will Ya, Huh? by April Stevens (Henri Rene Orchestra), according to the music chart for the week August 6th and August 12th.

August 11, 1951: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 11, 1951 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 6th and August 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Gimme a Little Kiss, Will Ya, Huh?

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August 11, 1951: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 11, 1951 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Tall Target

The Tall Target

Release year: 1951

Directed by: Anthony Mann

Starring: Dick Powell, Paula Raymond, Adolphe Menjou, Marshall Thompson

Force of Arms

Force of Arms

Release year: 1951

Directed by: Michael Curtiz

Starring: William Holden, Nancy Olson, Frank Lovejoy, Gene Evans

Lost Continent

Lost Continent

Release year: 1951

Directed by: Sam Newfield

Starring: Cesar Romero, Hillary Brooke, Chick Chandler, John Hoyt

The Man in the White Suit

The Man in the White Suit

Release year: 1951

Directed by: Alexander Mackendrick

Starring: Alec Guinness, Joan Greenwood, Cecil Parker, Michael Gough

Country: United States of America

David and Bathsheba

David and Bathsheba

Release year: 1951

Directed by: Henry King

Starring: Gregory Peck, Susan Hayward, Raymond Massey, Kieron Moore

Country: United States of America

August 11, 1951: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 11, 1951 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

The Lighter Side

The Lighter Side

Release year: 1951

Heritage

Heritage

Release year: 1951

Directed by: Will von Tagen

Manhunt

Manhunt

Release year: 1951

Directed by: Greg Barker

Front Page Detective

Front Page Detective

Release year: 1951

Starring: Edmund Lowe, Paula Drew, George Pembroke

Country: United States of America

All Around the Town

All Around the Town

Release year: 1951

Directed by: Paolo Barzman

August 11, 1951: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 11, 1951 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Nature'S Ways by Roy Chapman Andrews

Nature'S Ways

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A vintage, colorful children's book about Nature, illustrated with bold drawings, paintings, and photos by Andre Durenceau and.

The Troubled Air by Irwin Shaw

The Troubled Air

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Irwin Shaw's provocative masterpiece about courage and morality during McCarthyism. Clement Archer is the head of a radio station. Five of his employees are accused of

Return To Paradise by James A. Michener

Return To Paradise

By:

James A. Michener is a master of historical fiction and he revisits the scenes of Tales of the South Pacific. This Pulitzer Prize winner brought him international fame.

We Barrymores by Lionel Barrymore and Cameron Shipp

We Barrymores

By:

The Barrymores are a prominent thespian family. This story was written by Lionel Barrymore.

The Caine Mutiny by Herman Wouk

The Caine Mutiny

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The Novel That Inspired The Caine Mutiny Film and the Hit Broadway Play The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial Herman Wouk’s dramatic and brilliantly entertaining novel about life-and-mutiny-on-a Navy warship, in the Pacific theater, was instantly embraced upon its initial publication in …

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Who was the US President on August 11, 1951?

On August 11, 1951 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 11, 1951?

On August 11, 1951 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 11, 1951?

On August 11, 1951 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about August 11th?

August 11th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 11th day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on August 11th, such as:

  • 2018 - Ghazni offensive, war in afghanistan: fighting continues around ghazni.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: isil forces attack an iranian islamic revolutionary guard corps base in vast desert areas of eastern homs governorate. the base was manned by 12-18 fighters. all but one are killed.
  • 2016 - August 2016 thailand bombings. two bombs in plant pots explode, killing at least one person, and injuring ten others in hua hin district in thailand.

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What happened in 1951?

1951 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • 9 Jewish Kremlin physicians exposed as British / US agents
  • Pardon Our French closes at Broadway Theater NYC after 100 performances
  • Life After Tomorrow, 1st film to receive an X rating, premieres

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What was the calendar for August 1951?

August 1951 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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Saturday August 11, 1951