Wednesday January 17, 1951: on this day

January 17, 1951 was the 17th day of the year 1951, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is January 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 January 17, 1951, who was born and died on January 17, 1951, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 17, 1951, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. The Enforcer, directed by Bretaigne Windust, Raoul Walsh), TV series (e.g. With This Ring) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 17th, 1951 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 17, 1951?


January 17, 1951 was a Wednesday and it was the 17th day of the year 1951 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 17, 1951 can also be written as 1/17/1951 in the US and as 17/1/1951 in UK and Europe.

January 17, 1951 in January 1951 calendar

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January 17, 1951: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 17, 1951:

January 17, 1951: What were the magazines covers that day?

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January 17, 1951: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 17th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 17, 1951: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 17, 1951 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.

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January 17, 1951: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 17, 1951 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 17, 1951 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 79% full, rising at 12:12 pm and setting at 03:50 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 24, 1950 while the next full moon would come on Jan 23, 1951.

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Who was born on January 17, 1951?


Famous people born on January 17, 1951:

  • Megan Urry

    Megan Urry is an American astrophysicist known for her research on black holes and active galaxies.

  • Rolando Thoeni

    Italy -- slalom (1972 olympics-bronze medalist).

  • Damien Alary
  • Giorgio Perinetti
  • Nicola Ripa
  • Gerhard Winkler
  • Jurij Zajcev
  • Pierluigi Crudele

Whose famous birthday is on January 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 17th:

  • Michelle Obama
    Michelle Obama

    Barack obama, a noted american lawyer and spouse to the democratic party nominee for president 2008, is a well-known american lawyer.

  • James Earl Jones
    James Earl Jones

    James earl jones is an american actor known for his deep voice and iconic roles in movies such as darth vader in star wars and mufasa in the...

  • Jim Carrey
    Jim Carrey

    Versatile comedic actor known for his roles in movies like 'Ace Ventura' and 'The Truman Show.

  • Eartha Kitt
    Eartha Kitt

    Eartha kitt was a renowned pop singer and actress known for her sultry voice and captivating performances, gaining fame for her hit songs...

  • Françoise Hardy
    Françoise Hardy

    French actress and chanson singer, most prominently in german films.

  • Shabba Ranks
    Shabba Ranks

    Shabba ranks is a jamaican singer known for popularizing dancehall music in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

  • Zooey Deschanel
    Zooey Deschanel

    American singer-songwriter, producer, and actress.

  • Betty White
    Betty White

    American actress.

  • Sylvie Testud
    Sylvie Testud

    French actress, writer, director, and amateur painter.

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January 17, 1951: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 73 years 2 months old,

or 878 months and 2 days old,

or 3817 weeks and 6 days old,

or 26725 days old,

if you were born on January 17, 1951.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 17, 1951?

There are 304 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 17th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 17, 1951?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 17, 1951.

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January 17, 1951: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 17, 1951:

  • Jyoti Prasad Agarwala

    Indian poet, playwright, and director (b. 1903).

  • Antonio Ghisu

What famous deaths happened on January 17th?

Famous deaths on January 17th:

  • Richard Crenna
    Richard Crenna

    American actor.

  • Virginia Mayo
    Virginia Mayo

    St. louis, missouri -- actress ("out of the blue,white heat").

  • Evelyn Nesbit
    Evelyn Nesbit

    Evelyn Nesbit was a popular American model and actress in the early 20th century.

  • Derek Fowlds
    Derek Fowlds

    British actor (b.1937).

  • Faten Hamama
    Faten Hamama

    Egyptian actress and producer (b. 1931).

  • Barbara Britton
    Barbara Britton

    Actress (pamela north-mrs north), dies at the age of 59.

  • Suchitra Sen
    Suchitra Sen

    Actress from bangladeshi-indian (d. 2014.

  • Petr Bezruc

    Renowned Czech poet and playwright.

  • Julliette Gordon Low

    Founded the Girl Scouts organization in the United States.

  • Oreatha Hudson

    Oreatha Hudson was an Olympic gold medalist in track and field.

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January 17, 1951: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 17, 1951:

  • Catholicism - Feast day of the following saints: St. Anthony and Amelbert.
  • Ancient Latvia - Zirgu Diena observed

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January 17, 1951: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 17, 1951 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Enforcer

The Enforcer

Release year: 1951

Directed by: Bretaigne Windust, Raoul Walsh

Starring: Humphrey Bogart, Zero Mostel, Ted de Corsia, Everett Sloane

Country: United States of America

Operation Pacific

Operation Pacific

Release year: 1951

Directed by: George Waggner

Starring: John Wayne, Patricia Neal, Ward Bond, Scott Forbes

Country: United States of America

Tokyo File 212

Tokyo File 212

Release year: 1951

Directed by: Dorrell McGowan, Stuart E. McGowan

Starring: Florence Marly, Lee Frederick, Katsuhiko Haida, Reiko Otani

Storm Warning

Storm Warning

Release year: 1951

Directed by: Stuart Heisler

Starring: Ginger Rogers, Ronald Reagan, Doris Day, Steve Cochran

The Steel Helmet

The Steel Helmet

Release year: 1951

Directed by: Samuel Fuller

Starring: Gene Evans, Robert Hutton, Steve Brodie, James Edwards

January 17, 1951: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 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:

With This Ring

With This Ring

Release year: 1951

Directed by: Nzingha Stewart

The Better Half

The Better Half

Release year: 1951

Directed by: Michael Winnick

Little Women

Little Women

Release year: 1950

Directed by: Gillian Armstrong

Racket Squad

Racket Squad

Release year: 1950

Starring: Reed Hadley, Hugh Beaumont

Country: United States of America

The Big Picture

The Big Picture

Release year: 1950

Starring: Audie Murphy, Vic Morrow, Lorne Greene, William Kendall

Country: United States of America

January 17, 1951: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 17, 1951 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Out Of This World by Lowell Thomas Jr

Out Of This World

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The Lady'S Not For Burning by Christopher Fry

The Lady'S Not For Burning

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"A three-act romantic comedy, written in verse. It is set in Middle Ages. It reflects the world's exhaustion and despair’ after World War II. The soldier in it is a war-weary soldier.

Boswell'S London Journal by Frederick A. Pottle

Boswell'S London Journal

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James Boswell was twenty-two when he left Edinburgh for London in 1762. He kept a journal for nine months, which is a detailed account of his interactions with the people he met.

Across The River And Into The Trees by Ernest Hemingway

Across The River And Into The Trees

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HEMINGWAY'S POIGNANT STORY OF A LOVE FOUND TOO EARLY Set in Venice at the end of World War II. Across the River, into the Trees is the bittersweet tale

River Of The Sun by James Ramsey Ullman

River Of The Sun

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Who was the US President on January 17, 1951?

On January 17, 1951 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 17, 1951?

On January 17, 1951 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).

Who was the Pope on January 17, 1951?

On January 17, 1951 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about January 17th?

January 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of January. 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 January 17th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 bogota car bombing. a suicide car bomb attack on the general santander national police academy, bogota, colombia kills at most 20 people and injures over 50 more.
  • 2018 - Unknown gunmen kidnap two americans and two canadians in kaduna state (nigeria). after engaging in a fight with the abductors, two police officers are shot and killed.
  • 2017 - Boko haram insurgency. a nigerian air force plane mistakenly bombs a refugee settlement in borno state near the border to cameroon. at least 90 people were killed and more than 100 were injured. according to reports, the pilot believed that he was attacking boko haram militants.

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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 January 1951?

January 1951 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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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Wednesday January 17, 1951