Friday May 11, 1951: on this day

About May 11th, 1951, in brief:

  • Historical events: Jay Forrester patents computer core memory.
  • Day of the week: May 11th, 1951 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Cory Monteith, Fred Astaire
  • Moon Phase: First Quarter
  • #1 US song: Old Soldiers Never Die by Vaughn Monroe & His Orchestra
  • Popular movie: Sealed Cargo directed by Alfred L. Werker

More about May 11th, 1951? See below for more news and curiosities on May 11th, 1951.

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What day of the week was May 11, 1951?


May 11, 1951 was a Friday and it was the 131st day of the year 1951 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 11, 1951 can also be written as 5/11/1951 in the US and as 11/5/1951 in UK and Europe.

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May 11, 1951: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 11, 1951:

  • Jay forrester patents computer core memory.

May 11, 1951: What were the magazines covers that day?

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May 11, 1951: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 11th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 11, 1951: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 11, 1951 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.

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May 11, 1951: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 11, 1951 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 11, 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 May 11, 1951 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 31% full, rising at 09:33 am and setting at 01:14 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 21, 1951 while the next full moon would come on May 21, 1951.

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Who was born on May 11, 1951?


Famous people born on May 11, 1951:

  • Léon Bertrand

    French politician.

  • Ed Stelmach

    Canadian politician and farmer 13th premier of alberta.

  • Corinne Lepage

    Corinne lepage is a french politician and environmental lawyer known for her work in environmental protection and sustainable development.

  • Mike Sleman

    Rugby player.

  • Andrés Pérez Araya
  • Ricardo Rubio

Whose famous birthday is on May 11th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 11th:

  • Cory Monteith
    Cory Monteith

    Cory monteith was a canadian actor best known for his role as finn hudson on the television series glee.

  • Fred Astaire
    Fred Astaire

    Fred astaire was an american actor, dancer, and singer known for his elegant and graceful dancing in numerous hollywood musicals.

  • Natasha Richardson
    Natasha Richardson

    British actress, well-known for her performances in the theatre.

  • Laetitia Casta
    Laetitia Casta

    French corsican actress and model, found by a photographer on corsican beaches.

  • Benoît Magimel
    Benoît Magimel

    He is a french actor who started his career at the age of 14 in the film "life is a long, quiet river", directed by etienne chatillez.

  • Richard Feynman
    Richard Feynman

    American theoretical physicist, known for his contributions to the path integral formulation and quantum mechanics, the theory, and physics...

  • Holly Valance
    Holly Valance

    Holly valance is an australian pop singer and actress known for her hit single 'kiss kiss' and her role as felicity 'flick' scully on the...

  • Jeffrey Donovan
    Jeffrey Donovan

    American stage, film, and television actor.

  • Doug McClure
    Doug McClure

    American actor.

  • Jonathan Jackson
    Jonathan Jackson

    Instigator of the marin county civic center shootout, brother to black panther george jackson (born 1953).

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How old is someone born on May 11, 1951?


Someone born on May 11, 1951 is:

73 years and 12 days old,

or 876 months and 12 days old,

or 3810 weeks and 6 days old,

or 26676 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 11, 1951?

There are 353 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 11th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 11, 1951?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 11, 1951.

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May 11, 1951: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on May 11th?

Famous deaths on May 11th:

  • Peggy Lipton
    Peggy Lipton

    American actress.

  • Lex Barker
    Lex Barker

    American actor, best known for his portrayal of tarzan of the apes as well as leading characters in karl may's novels.

  • Jerry Stiller
    Jerry Stiller

    American actor, comedian and producer (d. 2020).

  • Jorja Curtright
    Jorja Curtright

    Actor, whistle stop, dies from a heart attack.

  • Jean Adair
    Jean Adair

    Dies at 80.

  • Douglas Adams

    Douglas Adams was a British author best known for his science-fiction comedy series 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy'.

  • Mega Marley

    Mega Marley was a Jamaican singer, songwriter, and musician who is considered one of the pioneers of reggae music.

  • Alver Aalto

    Famous architect known for his innovative designs.

  • Ifeanyichukwu Azikiwe

    Ifeanyichukwu Azikiwe was the first President of Nigeria and a prominent figure in the country's independence movement.

  • Oiva Aalto

    Renowned Finnish architect known for his modernist designs.

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May 11, 1951: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 11, 1951:

  • Holiday of the City of Miskolc (since 1992).
  • Blessed John Rochester
  • Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Saint Mamertus, first of the Ice Saints
  • Roman Empire - Feast of the Lemures (See Larvae).

Saints celebrated on May 11, 1951:

  • Saint Francis of Girolamo
  • Saint Estella
  • Saint Odilo of Cluny
  • Saint Majolus of Cluny
  • Saint James Walworth
  • Saint Bertilla
  • Saint Gengou Gangulphus
  • Saint Gauthier of Esterp
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May 11, 1951: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 11, 1951 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 7th and May 13th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 11, 1951: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 11, 1951 was Old Soldiers Never Die by Vaughn Monroe & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week May 7th and May 13th.

May 11, 1951: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 11, 1951 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 7th and May 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Old Soldiers Never Die
  2. - On Top of Old Smoky
  3. - Rose, Rose, I Love You

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May 11, 1951: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 11, 1951 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Sealed Cargo

Release year: 1951

Directed by: Alfred L. Werker

Starring: Dana Andrews, Carla Balenda, Claude Rains, Philip Dorn

Along the Great Divide

Release year: 1951

Directed by: Raoul Walsh

Starring: Kirk Douglas, Virginia Mayo, John Agar, Walter Brennan

Inside the Walls of Folsom Prison

Release year: 1951

Directed by: Crane Wilbur

Starring: Steve Cochran, David Brian, Philip Carey, Ted de Corsia

On the Riviera

Release year: 1951

Directed by: Walter Lang

Starring: Danny Kaye, Gene Tierney, Corinne Calvet, Marcel Dalio

One Wild Oat

Release year: 1951

Directed by: Charles Saunders

Starring: Robertson Hare, Stanley Holloway, Vera Pearce, Andrew Crawford

May 11, 1951: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 11, 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:

Open Door

Release year: 1951

Directed by: Florenc Papas

Treasure Island

Release year: 1951

Directed by: Yevgeni Fridman

Not for Publication

Release year: 1951

Directed by: Paul Bartel

Once Upon a Tune

Release year: 1951

Circuit Rider

Release year: 1951

May 11, 1951: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 11, 1951 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

War In Korea by Marguerite Higgins

War In Korea

By:

The report of a female combat correspondent on war in Korea. Extremely worn dust jacket Box 118

The Left Hand Of God by William E. Barrett

The Left Hand Of God

By:

Jim Carmody disguised himself as a Catholic priest to take advantage of a remote area in China.

Rommel, The Desert Fox by Desmond Young

Rommel, The Desert Fox

By:

The famed British Eighth Army was already on its way to victory in North Africa in 1941. This same army was poised for total victory just a few months later.

Proud New Flags by F. Van Wyck Mason

Proud New Flags

By:

Anchor on hardcover in good condition.

Washington Confidential by Jack Lait and Lee Mortimer

Washington Confidential

By:

Washington Confidential, Mass Market Paperback

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Who was the US President on May 11, 1951?

On May 11, 1951 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 11, 1951?

On May 11, 1951 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 11, 1951?

On May 11, 1951 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about May 11th?

May 11th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 11th day of the month of May. 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 May 11th, such as:

  • 2019 - Yemeni civil war (2015-present). houthi forces begin to pull out of several yemeni ports including al hudaydah and as-salif. this withdrawal is part of an un-brokered ceasefire agreement that aims at ending the yemeni blockade.
  • 2018 - After six weeks of protests, the israel defense forces open fire again with tear gas and live bullets on palestinian protestors. one person has been killed, and 146 more are injured. some protestors also throw stones and burn tires.
  • 2017 - Battle of mosul: lt gen othman al-ghanmi (iraqi army chief of staff) states that his security forces are just days away from completing operation recapture mosul from isil.

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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 May 1951?

May 1951 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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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