Monday September 17, 1951: on this day

September 17, 1951 was the 260th day of the year 1951, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Monday.

Is September 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 September 17, 1951, who was born and died on September 17, 1951, what holidays and observances are celebrated on September 17, 1951, which were the most popular songs (ex. And So to Sleep Again by Patti Page), movies (e.g. The Red Badge of Courage, directed by John Huston), TV series (e.g. Sky King) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was September 17, 1951?


September 17, 1951 was a Monday and it was the 260th day of the year 1951 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 17, 1951 can also be written as 9/17/1951 in the US and as 17/9/1951 in UK and Europe.

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September 17, 1951: What happened on that day?


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

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 17th is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.

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

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

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

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Discover the planets positions on September 17th, 1951 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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The moon phase on September 17, 1951 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 17, 1951 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 89% full, rising at 07:52 pm and setting at 10:04 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 15, 1951 while the next full moon would come on Oct 15, 1951.

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Who was born on September 17, 1951?


Famous people born on September 17, 1951:

  • Cassandra Peterson
    Cassandra Peterson

    Cassandra peterson is an american actress best known for her portrayal of the horror hostess character elvira, mistress of the dark.

  • Kermit Washington

    Kermit Washington was a former NBA player known for his defensive skills and rebounding.

  • Russell Brown

    Scottish politician.

  • Piet Kleine

    Speed skater and coach from the netherlands.

  • Mistress of the Dark Elvira

    American television hostess of horror movies, an original character she created in 1981 for a los angeles tv station.

  • Alain Suguenot
  • Marino Cenna
  • Giorgio Todde
  • Paolo Crepet
  • Al Carlson
  • Giuseppe Galasso
  • Satymkul Džumanazarov
  • Mariano Cívico cantante y músico puertorriqueño . (f. 2013)
  • Mariano Cívico

Whose famous birthday is on September 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on September 17th:

  • John Ritter
    John Ritter

    American actor, and a member of a theatrical family.

  • Jean-Claude Carrière
    Jean-Claude Carrière

    Jean-claude carrière is a renowned french screenwriter and actor, best known for his collaborations with director luis buñuel.

  • Phil Jackson
    Phil Jackson

    American basketball player, coach and star.

  • Anne Bancroft
    Anne Bancroft

    American actress who has been on screen since 1952 and won the best actress oscar.

  • Hank Williams
    Hank Williams

    American singer, songwriter, and country western singer.

  • Roddy McDowall
    Roddy McDowall

    British child actor, who arrived in hollywood in 1940.

  • Bryan Singer
    Bryan Singer

    American screenwriter and producer of director films.

  • Matthew Settle
    Matthew Settle

    American actor.

  • Dinah Sheridan
    Dinah Sheridan

    British actress, who has been a star in british tv, theatre and film for seven decades.

  • Malik Yoba
    Malik Yoba

    Actor (ny undercover - detective jc williams).

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


You are 72 years 6 months old,

or 870 months and 2 days old,

or 3783 weeks and 1 day old,

or 26482 days old,

if you were born on September 17, 1951.

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

There are 182 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday September 17th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on September 17, 1951:

  • Jimmy Yancey

    American composer and pianist (d. 1951).

  • Materno Giribaldi
  • František Nušl
  • Herbert Pililaau

What famous deaths happened on September 17th?

Famous deaths on September 17th:

  • Spiro Agnew
    Spiro Agnew

    American politician and lawyer, governor of maryland 1967-1969, and vice-president under nixon 1969.

  • Patricia Phoenix
    Patricia Phoenix

    County galway, ireland -- actress.

  • Red Skelton
    Red Skelton

    American comedian who is loved and well-known in film, tv, and nightclub.

  • Richard Basehart
    Richard Basehart

    American stage actor who made his broadway debut in 1938.

  • Frankie Vaughan
    Frankie Vaughan

    English actor and singer (d. 1999).

  • Jay Stewart
    Jay Stewart

    Annoucer of lets make a deal commits suicide.

  • Raden Adjeng Kartini

    Indonesian feminist and entrepreneur who advocated for women's rights.

  • Khalis Gibran

    Pioneering journalist and author known for his insightful commentary.

  • Guila

    Renowned actress known for her captivating performances on stage and screen.

  • Shin Saimdang

    Renowned Korean artist and calligrapher during the Joseon Dynasty.

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


Holidays on September 17, 1951:

  • RC Saints - Feasts of Saint Lambert (martyr), Hildegard of Bingen
  • United States - Constitution Day (observed on the previous Friday if it falls in a weekend), Citizenship Day, Von Steuben Day
  • Netherlands - Operation Market Garden is still remembered with parachuting and dedications on this day.
  • Also see September 17 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • The fourth day of the Eleusinian Mysteries in ancient Greek mythology, when the initiates sacrificed a pig.
  • Angola - National Heroes' Day

Observances on September 17, 1951:

  • World Patient Safety Day [WHO]
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September 17, 1951: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on September 17, 1951 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 17th and September 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


September 17, 1951: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 17, 1951 was And So to Sleep Again by Patti Page, according to the music chart for the week September 17th and September 23rd.

September 17, 1951: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on September 17, 1951 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 17th and September 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - And So to Sleep Again
  2. - Sin (It's No Sin)
  3. - Wonder Why

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

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

The Red Badge of Courage

The Red Badge of Courage

Release year: 1951

Directed by: John Huston

Starring: Audie Murphy, Bill Mauldin, Douglas Dick, Royal Dano

Country: United States of America

The Well

The Well

Release year: 1951

Directed by: Leo C. Popkin, Russell Rouse

Starring: Gwendolyn Laster, Richard Rober, Maidie Norman, George Hamilton

The Day the Earth Stood Still

The Day the Earth Stood Still

Release year: 1951

Directed by: Robert Wise

Starring: Michael Rennie, Patricia Neal, Hugh Marlowe, Sam Jaffe

Country: United States of America

The Lady with a Lamp

The Lady with a Lamp

Release year: 1951

Directed by: Herbert Wilcox

Starring: Anna Neagle, Michael Wilding, Gladys Young, Felix Aylmer

Corky of Gasoline Alley

Corky of Gasoline Alley

Release year: 1951

Directed by: Edward Bernds

Starring: Scotty Beckett, Jimmy Lydon, Don Beddoe, Gordon Jones

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

The most popular TV Series on September 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:

Sky King

Sky King

Release year: 1951

Starring: Kirby Grant, Gloria Winters

Country: United States of America

The Kate Smith Evening Hour

The Kate Smith Evening Hour

Release year: 1951

The Big Question

The Big Question

Release year: 1951

Directed by: -

The Egg and I

The Egg and I

Release year: 1951

Directed by: Chester Erskine

The Lighter Side

The Lighter Side

Release year: 1951

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

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

Washington Confidential by Jack Lait and Lee Mortimer

Washington Confidential

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Washington Confidential, Mass Market Paperback

The Sea Around Us by Rachel Carson

The Sea Around Us

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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 …

His Eye Is On The Sparrow by Ethel Waters and Charles Samuels

His Eye Is On The Sparrow

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Ethel Waters's His Eye is on the Sparrow is perhaps the most important autobiography about a black female performer. It captures both the horrors and the joys of African American women's experiences through the sometimes bitter but always forgiving voice …

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

The Catcher In The Rye by J.D. Salinger

The Catcher In The Rye

By:

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 …

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Who was the US President on September 17, 1951?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on September 17, 1951?

On September 17, 1951 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about September 17th?

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

  • 2018 - Russia and turkey announce a demilitarized zone in syria's idlib governorate. they also rule out military operations.
  • 2017 - Five people are killed in a roadside bomb attack in north-west pakistan during the war in afghanistan.
  • 2016 - American-led intervention in syria and syria's civil war: the united states admits that warplanes may not have struck a syrian army post near deir-ez-zor airport in eastern syria. it was conducting an operation against isil in which more than 60 syrian soldiers were killed. (bbc). the united nations security council (unsc), holds an emergency session to address the u.s. strikes in deir ez-zor.

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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 September 1951?

September 1951 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with September being the 9th 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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Monday September 17, 1951