Friday October 26, 1951: on this day

October 26, 1951 was the 299th day of the year 1951, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Friday.

Is October 26, 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 October 26, 1951, who was born and died on October 26, 1951, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 26, 1951, which were the most popular songs (ex. Just One More Chance by Les Paul & Mary Ford), movies (e.g. Scrooge, directed by Brian Desmond Hurst), TV series (e.g. Hour Of Decision) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 26th, 1951 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 26, 1951?


October 26, 1951 was a Friday and it was the 299th day of the year 1951 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 26, 1951 can also be written as 10/26/1951 in the US and as 26/10/1951 in UK and Europe.

October 26, 1951 in October 1951 calendar

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October 26, 1951: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 26, 1951:

  • Emile zatopek runs world record 30,000m, 25,000m and 15 miles
  • Winston churchill re-elected british prime minister
  • Rocky marciano defeats joe louis at madison square garden, new york, usa.
  • Winston churchill is re-elected prime minister of the united kingdom in a general election which sees the defeat of clement attlee's labour government after six years in power.

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October 26, 1951: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 26th is Scorpio.

Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.

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

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October 26, 1951: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 26, 1951 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.

Discover the Rabbit personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on October 26th, 1951 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 26, 1951: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 26, 1951 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 26, 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 October 26, 1951 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 8% full, rising at 01:53 am and setting at 03:22 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 15, 1951 while the next full moon would come on Nov 13, 1951.

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Who was born on October 26, 1951?


Famous people born on October 26, 1951:

  • Julian Schnabel
    Julian Schnabel

    American screenwriter and painter.

  • Patrice Carmouze

    French journalist, radio personality and television host.

  • Bootsy Collins

    A jazz musician and a bass virtuoso, funk musician.

  • Tommy Mars

    American keyboard player frank zappa.

  • Bootsy Collins in Cincinnati

    Ohio, usa; rocker.

  • Maggie Roche

    Rocker (roches).

  • Jules-Édouard Moustic
  • Bruce Wallrodt
  • Vladimir Loveckij
  • Fabiano Speggiorin
  • Giovanni Masotti

Whose famous birthday is on October 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 26th:

  • Hillary Clinton
    Hillary Clinton

    American lawyer and first lady of america, as the wife to president bill clinton.

  • Seth MacFarlane
    Seth MacFarlane

    Seth macfarlane is an american animator, best known for creating the animated sitcom 'family guy' and for his work as a voice actor, writer,...

  • Aaron Kwok
    Aaron Kwok

    Aaron kwok is a hong kong actor and singer known for his versatile performances in both film and music.

  • Jaclyn Smith
    Jaclyn Smith

    Jaclyn smith is an american actress best known for her role as kelly garrett in the television series charlie's angels.

  • Dylan McDermott
    Dylan McDermott

    American actor, best known for his role on "the practice," mcdermottaeur (tm)'s first starring part in a series.

  • Natalie Merchant
    Natalie Merchant

    American singer-songwriter and pianist (10 000 maniacs).

  • Bob Hoskins
    Bob Hoskins

    English actor and film director, best known for his roles as cockneys or gangsters.

  • Roger Allam
    Roger Allam

    He is an english actor best known for his work on stage, but he has also performed on television, radio, and film.

  • Steve Valentine
    Steve Valentine

    Scottish actor and magician.

  • Maureen Teefy
    Maureen Teefy

    American singer and actress.

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October 26, 1951: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 72 years 5 months old,

or 869 months and 2 days old,

or 3778 weeks and 6 days old,

or 26452 days old,

if you were born on October 26, 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 October 26, 1951?

There are 212 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 26th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 26, 1951?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 26, 1951.

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October 26, 1951: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 26, 1951:

  • Umberto Grilli
  • Charles Lapworth
  • Herbert Lindström
  • Angelo Pugnani

What famous deaths happened on October 26th?

Famous deaths on October 26th:

  • Alma Cogan
    Alma Cogan

    English singer (born 1932).

  • Delmar Watson
    Delmar Watson

    Delmar Watson was a child actor known for his roles in classic films like 'Gone with the Wind'.

  • Louise Beavers
    Louise Beavers

    American singer and actress (d. 1962).

  • Hoyt Axton
    Hoyt Axton

    American actor and country music singer/songwriter (born in 1938).

  • Hattie McDaniel
    Hattie McDaniel

    American actress and singer (born 1895).

  • Tutta Rolf
    Tutta Rolf

    Norwegian-swedish actress and singer in film and theatre.

  • Demitris Kazantzakis

    Famous Greek writer best known for his novel 'Zorba the Greek'.

  • Bosten Russell

    Legendary NBA player known for his exceptional skills and leadership.

  • Nicolae Dobrin

    Nicolae Dobrin was a Romanian footballer who played as a midfielder and is considered one of the greatest Romanian players of all time.

  • Masayoshi Nagata

    Renowned Japanese mathematician known for his work in algebraic geometry.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 26th

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October 26, 1951: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 26, 1951:

  • Nauru - Angam Day
  • Austria - National Day: Anniversary of the Declaration of Neutrality (1955)
  • Also see October 26 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • St. Quadragesimus
  • St. Rusticus
  • St. Gibitrudis
  • St. Fulk
  • St. Eadfrid
  • St. Demetrius (aka St. Dimitrios) of Thessaloniki
  • St. Cuthbert
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October 26, 1951: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 26, 1951 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 22nd and October 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 26, 1951: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 26, 1951 was Just One More Chance by Les Paul & Mary Ford, according to the music chart for the week October 22nd and October 28th.

October 26, 1951: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 26, 1951 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 22nd and October 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Just One More Chance
  2. - Out In The Cold Again

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October 26, 1951: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 26, 1951 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Scrooge

Scrooge

Release year: 1951

Directed by: Brian Desmond Hurst

Starring: Alastair Sim, Jack Warner, Kathleen Harrison, Mervyn Johns

Country: United States of America

Let's Make It Legal

Let's Make It Legal

Release year: 1951

Directed by: Richard Sale

Starring: Claudette Colbert, Macdonald Carey, Zachary Scott, Barbara Bates

Golden Girl

Golden Girl

Release year: 1951

Directed by: Lloyd Bacon

Starring: Mitzi Gaynor, Dale Robertson, Dennis Day, James Barton

The Bushwhackers

The Bushwhackers

Release year: 1951

Directed by: Rod Amateau

Starring: John Ireland, Wayne Morris, Lawrence Tierney, Dorothy Malone

Bride of the Gorilla

Bride of the Gorilla

Release year: 1951

Directed by: Curt Siodmak

Starring: Barbara Payton, Lon Chaney Jr., Raymond Burr, Tom Conway

October 26, 1951: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 26, 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:

Hour of Decision

Hour of Decision

Release year: 1951

Directed by: C.M. Pennington-Richards

Mr. District Attorney

Mr. District Attorney

Release year: 1951

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

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October 26, 1951: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 26, 1951 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

From Here To Eternity by James Jones

From Here To Eternity

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1941, Diamond Head, Hawaii Pvt. Robert E. Lee Prewitt, a champion welterweight boxer and a great bugler. He refuses to be part of the company's boxing squad, and he is given "the treatment".

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 …

The Magnificent Century by Thomas B. Costain

The Magnificent Century

By:

The Magnificent century, the second volume of Costain’s A History of the Plantagenets covers Henry III's turbulent reign from 1216 to1272.

The President'S Lady by Irving Stone

The President'S Lady

By:

Irving Stone's biographical novel is a bestseller that tells the story of Rachel Jackson and Andrew Jackson. "Beyond doubt, one of the greatest romances of all times."

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Who was the US President on October 26, 1951?

On October 26, 1951 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 26, 1951?

On October 26, 1951 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 26, 1951?

On October 26, 1951 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about October 26th?

October 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th day of the month of October. 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 October 26th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests. israel responds to 40 palestinian rockets by launching 80 air strikes against what israel claims are hamas and iranian-controlled weapons factories in gaza. soon afterward, islamic jihad announces a egypt-mediated ceasefire.
  • 2017 - Russian interference in 2016 us elections: twitter bans ads from russian news agencies rt or sputnik. this is based on u.s intelligence's conclusion, that both tried to interfere with 2016 u.s. presidential elections on behalf of russia.
  • 2016 - Somali civil war (2009-present). a militant group affiliated to isil seizes qandala, a coastal town in the autonomous puntland area.

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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 October 1951?

October 1951 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.

Discover how October 1951 calendar looked like.

Friday October 26, 1951