Sunday December 23, 1951: on this day

December 23, 1951 was the 357th day of the year 1951, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is December 23, 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 23, 1951, who was born and died on December 23, 1951, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 23, 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 23rd, 1951 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 23, 1951?


December 23, 1951 was a Sunday and it was the 357th day of the year 1951 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 23, 1951 can also be written as 12/23/1951 in the US and as 23/12/1951 in UK and Europe.

December 23, 1951 in December 1951 calendar

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December 23, 1951: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 23, 1951:

  • Last belgian communities get electricity.
  • John huston's drama film, ''the african queen'', starring humphrey bogart and katharine hepburn, premieres in hollywood.
  • Libya becomes independent from italy.
  • Gian-carlo menotti's 45-minute opera, ''amahl and the night visitors'', premieres live on nbc, becoming the first opera written especially for television.

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December 23, 1951: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Cleveland Browns - Los Angeles Rams : 17 - 24
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December 23, 1951: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 23rd 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 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 23, 1951: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Rabbit chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 23, 1951 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on December 23rd, 1951 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 23, 1951: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

19%

The moon phase on December 23, 1951 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 23, 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 23, 1951 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 19% full, rising at 01:42 am and setting at 01:00 pm.

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 23, 1951?


Famous people born on December 23, 1951:

  • Anthony Phillips

    English singer and songwriter (genesis).

  • Bay Buchanan

    Bay Buchanan is a prominent American political strategist known for her work in various Republican campaigns.

  • Johnny Contardo

    Singer (sha na na).

  • Charles de Lint

    Writer.

  • Shōfukutei Tsurube

    Japanese actor.

  • Ștefania Borș
  • Kevin Restani

Whose famous birthday is on December 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 23rd:

  • Corey Haim
    Corey Haim

    Corey Haim was a Canadian actor known for his roles in 1980s films like 'The Lost Boys'.

  • Estella Warren
    Estella Warren

    Canadian actress and model.

  • Marie Bell
    Marie Bell

    From 1924 to 1973, french actresses on the screen.

  • Donna Tartt
    Donna Tartt

    American author.

  • Joan Severance
    Joan Severance

    American model actress and producer.

  • Finn Wolfhard
    Finn Wolfhard

    Finn Wolfhard is a Canadian actor known for his role in Stranger Things and co-founder of the production company, Sun MGMT.

  • Robert Bly
    Robert Bly

    American poet, translator and editor.

  • Esther Phillips
    Esther Phillips

    American singer best known for her r&b vocals.

  • Harry Shearer
    Harry Shearer

    American actor, director, and satirical writer.

  • Elizabeth Hartman
    Elizabeth Hartman

    Actress (fixer patch of blue, patch of blue), is killed at 45.

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December 23, 1951: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 72 years 3 months old,

or 867 months and 5 days old,

or 3770 weeks and 4 days old,

or 26394 days old,

if you were born on December 23, 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 23, 1951?

There are 270 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 23rd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 23, 1951?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 23, 1951.

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December 23, 1951: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 23, 1951:

  • Alfreds Kalnins

    Composer dies at 72.

  • Benito Lynch

    At 66, irish/argentine writer (palo verde) dies.

  • Enrique Santos Discépolo
  • George Ovey
  • Enrique Santos Discépolo (Discepolín)

What famous deaths happened on December 23rd?

Famous deaths on December 23rd:

  • Jack Webb
    Jack Webb

    American actor who appeared in films such as "sunset blvd.

  • Charlie Drake
    Charlie Drake

    British comic (plank rhubarb rhubarb splish splash).

  • Patric Knowles
    Patric Knowles

    English actor (b. 1911).

  • Billy Barty
    Billy Barty

    American actor and singer (d.2000).

  • Truda White

    Renowned actress known for her roles in classic films.

  • Emmilia Plater

    Polish-Lithuanian revolutionary and military leader.

  • Venida Browning

    Renowned jazz singer and performer during the mid-20th century.

  • Earmon Hubbard

    American track and field athlete who set a world record in the long jump.

  • John Chamberlain

    Pioneer in computer science and artificial intelligence.

  • Mikhail Kalashnikov

    Russian general and weapons designer, designed the ak-47 rifle (b. 1919).

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 23rd

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December 23, 1951: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 23, 1951:

  • Festivus (from sitcom Seinfeld)
  • Oaxaca - Night of the Radishes
  • Secular humanism (American) - HumanLight observed
  • R.C. Saints - John Cantius ; Thorlac Thorhallsson, patron saint of Iceland
  • Sweden - Birthday of Queen Silvia, an official flag day
  • Japan - The Emperor's Birthday - Birthday of Akihito, the current Emperor of Japan
  • Roman festivals - Larentalia, a festival in honor of Larenta
  • Ancient Latvia - Ziemassvetki held
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December 23, 1951: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 23, 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 23, 1951: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 23, 1951 was Dance Me Loose by Arthur Godfrey, according to the music chart for the week December 17th and December 23rd.

December 23, 1951: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 23, 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:

  1. - Dance Me Loose

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December 23, 1951: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 23, 1951 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Bellissima

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

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

Double Dynamite

Release year: 1951

Directed by: Irving Cummings

Starring: Jane Russell, Groucho Marx, Frank Sinatra, Don McGuire

Westward the Women

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

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 23, 1951: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 23, 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

Dragnet

Release year: 1951

Written by:

Directed by: Jack Webb

Starring: Jack Webb

Country: United States of America

The Dinah Shore Show

The Dinah Shore Show

Release year: 1951

Starring: Dinah Shore, Gisele MacKenzie, Fred Waring

Country: United States of America

Those Two

Those Two

Release year: 1951

Directed by: Michele Morando

Pet Shop

Pet Shop

Release year: 1951

Directed by: Hope Perello

Sara Crewe

Sara Crewe

Release year: 1951

December 23, 1951: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 23, 1951 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Wait For The Wagon by Mary Lasswell

Wait For The Wagon

By:

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 Holy Sinner by Thomas Mann

The Holy Sinner

By:

The Holy Sinner was first published in 1951. It explores a topic that fascinated Thomas Mann until the end: evil's origins and its connection to magic.

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."

The Greatest Book Ever Written by Fulton Oursler

The Greatest Book Ever Written

By:

Bible, Catholicism and Biblical Studies

A Man Called Peter by Catherine Marshall

A Man Called Peter

By:

Catherine Marshall, in the Preface to A Man Called Peter tells about a dream she had following Peter Marshall's passing. Peter was working in a rose-garden and said, "I!"

history

Who was the US President on December 23, 1951?

On December 23, 1951 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 23, 1951?

On December 23, 1951 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 23, 1951?

On December 23, 1951 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about December 23rd?

December 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd 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 23rd, such as:

  • 2018 - Drone incident at gatwick airport: two people were arrested by police just two days before and released without charge.
  • 2017 - 2017 pacific typhoon season: tropical storm tembin: in the philippines, more than 200 people have been killed by floods and mudslides triggered by severe tropic storm vinta.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: more than 100 syrian army pows were reportedly found in east aleppo, the last rebel-held territory. they claim that they were executed by rebel forces.

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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 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.

Discover how December 1951 calendar looked like.

Sunday December 23, 1951