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Monday December 17, 1951: on this day
December 17, 1951 was the 351st day of the year 1951, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Monday.
Is December 17, 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 December 17, 1951, who was born and died on December 17, 1951, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 17, 1951, which were the most popular songs (ex. Dance Me Loose by Arthur Godfrey), movies (e.g. Bellissima, directed by Luchino Visconti), TV series (e.g. Dragnet) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 17th, 1951 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 17, 1951?
- December 17, 1951: What happened on that day?
- December 17, 1951: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 17, 1951: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 17, 1951?
- December 17, 1951: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 17, 1951: What famous people died on that day?
- December 17, 1951: Number 1 song on that day
- December 17, 1951: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 17, 1951: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 17, 1951: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 17, 1951?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 17, 1951?
- Who was the Pope on December 17, 1951?
What day of the week was December 17, 1951?
December 17, 1951 was a Monday and it was the 351st day of the year 1951 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 17, 1951 can also be written as 12/17/1951 in the US and as 17/12/1951 in UK and Europe.
December 17, 1951: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 17, 1951:
- Dutch communist party members forbidden to be civil servants.
- The american civil rights congress delivers "we charge genocide" to the united nations.
December 17, 1951: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 17th is Sagittarius.
Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.
Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.
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December 17, 1951: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 17, 1951 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 17th, 1951 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 17, 1951: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 17, 1951 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 17, 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 December 17, 1951 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 77% full, rising at 08:24 pm and setting at 10:44 am.
The previous full moon was on Dec 13, 1951 while the next full moon would come on Jan 12, 1952.
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Who was born on December 17, 1951?
Famous people born on December 17, 1951:
- Bruno Racine
French writer and civil servant.
- Pat Hill
American football coach and player.
- Ken Hitchcock
Canadian ice hockey coach and player.
- Tatyana Kazankina
Ussr -- middle distance runner (1976 olympics - gold medalist).
- Wanda Hutchison
Rocker.
- Pascal Commère
- Godi (author)
- Colleen O'Connor
- Luigi Weiss
- Letizia Rittatore Von Willer
- Curro Rivera (Francisco Rivera Agüero
- Jaume Bosch i Pugès
- Kenneth Ken» Hitchcock
- Curro Rivera
Whose famous birthday is on December 17th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 17th:
![Milla Jovovich]()
Milla JovovichShe is a ukrainian actress and model.
![John Abraham]()
John AbrahamIndian actor and producer.
![Sarah Paulson]()
Sarah PaulsonAmerican actress on stage, film, and television.
![Giovanni Ribisi]()
Giovanni RibisiAmerican actor and producer.
![Katheryn Winnick]()
Katheryn WinnickTv actress.
![Bill Pullman]()
Bill PullmanVersatile actor recognized for his performances in 'Independence Day' and 'The Sinner'.
![Mike Mills]()
Mike MillsAmerican musician and bass player, who is part of the band r.e.
![Laurie Holden]()
Laurie HoldenAmerican-canadian producer and actress.
![Eugene Levy]()
Eugene LevyHamilton, ontario -- comedian / writer (sctv).
![André Claveau]()
André ClaveauFrench actor and singer (d. 2003).
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December 17, 1951: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 72 years 4 months old,
or 868 months and 2 days old,
or 3774 weeks and 4 days old,
or 26422 days old,
if you were born on December 17, 1951.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 17, 1951?
There are 242 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 17th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 17, 1951?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 17, 1951.
December 17, 1951: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 17, 1951:
- J. H. Kramers
- Jimmy Yancey
What famous deaths happened on December 17th?
Famous deaths on December 17th:
![Jennifer Jones]()
Jennifer JonesAmerican actress who won the oscar in 1943 for best actress for her role as bernadette's first major role.
![Dana Andrews]()
Dana AndrewsAmerican actor (laura the best years of our lives, i was a communist for fbi) dies at the age of 82 from congestive heart disease.
![Thomas Mitchell]()
Thomas MitchellAmerican actor (b. 1892).
![Janet Margolin]()
Janet MargolinAmerican actress annie hall, 50, dies from ovarian cancer.
- Kelvin Klein
Known for formulating the first and second laws of thermodynamics.
- Kiala Nzinga
Kiala Nzinga was a 17th-century queen of the Ndongo and Matamba kingdoms in present-day Angola, known for her resistance against Portuguese...
- Dniya Bouazizi
Known for sparking the Arab Spring with his self-immolation protest.
- Leonidus Kogan
Soviet violin virtuoso acclaimed for his technical mastery and emotional depth in performances.
- Marguerite Yourcenar
Belgian-born French novelist and essayist, the first woman to be elected to the Académie française.
- Luay al-Atassi
Syrian politician who served as Prime Minister of Syria.
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December 17, 1951: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 17, 1951 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 17th and December 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 17, 1951: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 17, 1951 was Dance Me Loose by Arthur Godfrey, according to the music chart for the week December 17th and December 23rd.
December 17, 1951: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 17, 1951 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 17th and December 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Arthur Godfrey - Dance Me Loose
December 17, 1951: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 17, 1951 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Bellissima
Release year: 1951
Directed by: Luchino Visconti
Starring: Anna Magnani, Walter Chiari, Tina Apicella, Gastone Renzelli
Country: United States of America
The African Queen
Release year: 1951
Directed by: John Huston
Starring: Humphrey Bogart, Katharine Hepburn, Robert Morley, Peter Bull
Country: United States of America
Double Dynamite
Release year: 1951
Directed by: Irving Cummings
Starring: Jane Russell, Groucho Marx, Frank Sinatra, Don McGuire
Westward the Women
Release year: 1951
Directed by: William A. Wellman
Starring: Robert Taylor, Denise Darcel, Hope Emerson, John McIntire
Country: United States of America
Decision Before Dawn
Release year: 1951
Directed by: Anatole Litvak
Starring: Richard Basehart, Gary Merrill, Oskar Werner, Hildegard Knef
Country: United States of America
December 17, 1951: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 17, 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:
Dragnet
Release year: 1951
Written by: Jack Webb
Directed by: Jack Webb
Starring: Jack Webb
Country: United States of America
The Dinah Shore Show
Release year: 1951
Starring: Dinah Shore, Gisele MacKenzie, Fred Waring
Country: United States of America
Those Two
Release year: 1951
Directed by: Michele Morando
Pet Shop
Release year: 1951
Directed by: Hope Perello
Sara Crewe
Release year: 1951
December 17, 1951: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 17, 1951 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Catcher In The Rye
By: J.D. Salinger
Anyone who has ever read J.D. Salinger's New Yorker stories--particularly A Perfect Day for Bananafish, Uncle Wiggily in Connecticut, The Laughing Man, and For Esme With Love and Squalor--will not be surprised by the fact that his first novel is …
Wait For The Wagon
By: Mary Lasswell
The kindhearted and loud-mouthed Miss Tinkham, Mrs. Rasmussen and Mrs. Feeley have just begun their long-awaited cross country drive to the West Coast. This is when the trouble starts.
The Caine Mutiny
By: Herman Wouk
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 …
Melville Goodwin, Usa
By: John Marquand
Finalist for National Book Award: This epic novel, set in the aftermath World War II, tells the story of Major General Melville A.
The Sea Around Us
By: Rachel Carson
The Sea Around Us was published in 1951 and is one of the most successful books ever about the natural world. Rachel Carson's unique ability to combine scientific insight and moving, poetic prose saw her book rise to the top …
Who was the US President on December 17, 1951?
On December 17, 1951 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 17, 1951?
On December 17, 1951 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 17, 1951?
On December 17, 1951 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about December 17th?
December 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of December. 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 December 17th, such as:
- 2018 - Somali civil war (2009-present). six u.s. airstrikes in somalia over the weekend killed at least 62 al-shabaab terrorists, according to the pentagon.
- 2017 - 9 people are killed in a suicide bombing and gun attack at a quetta methodist church in pakistan on july 17, 2017.
- 2016 - 2016 kayseri bombing - at least 13 people were killed and 56 more injured in a bombing of a bus carrying off-duty troops in kayseri province in central turkey.
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 December 1951?
December 1951 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.
