Thursday August 16, 1951: on this day
About August 16th, 1951, in brief:
- Day of the week: August 16th, 1951 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: James Cameron, Kathie Lee Gifford
- Moon Phase: Full Moon
- #1 US song: While You Danced, Danced, Danced (I Walked In With A Smile) by Georgia Gibbs
- Popular movie: St. Benny the Dip directed by Edgar G. Ulmer
More about August 16th, 1951? See below for more news and curiosities on August 16th, 1951.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 16, 1951?
- August 16, 1951: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 16, 1951: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 16, 1951?
- How old is someone born on August 16, 1951?
- August 16, 1951: What famous people died on that day?
- August 16, 1951: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 16, 1951: Number 1 song on that day
- August 16, 1951: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 16, 1951: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 16, 1951: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 16, 1951?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 16, 1951?
- Who was the Pope on August 16, 1951?
What day of the week was August 16, 1951?
August 16, 1951 was a Thursday and it was the 228th day of the year 1951 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 16, 1951 can also be written as 8/16/1951 in the US and as 16/8/1951 in UK and Europe.
August 16, 1951: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 16th is Leo.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 16, 1951: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 16, 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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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 16th, 1951 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 16, 1951: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 16, 1951 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 16, 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 August 16, 1951 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:52 pm and setting at 06:30 am.
The previous full moon was on Jul 18, 1951 while the next full moon would come on Aug 17, 1951.
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Who was born on August 16, 1951?
Famous people born on August 16, 1951:
- Alhaji Umaru Musa Yar'Adua
Former President of Nigeria and a trained scientist.
- Richard Hunt
American puppeteer and voice actor (b. 1951).
- Jean-Louis Normandin
French hostage in lebanon, 36-year-old lighting engineer for france’s antenne-2 television network, was kidnapped in beirut on march 8,...
- Umaru Yar'Adua
Nigerian politician and businessman, 13th president of nigeria (d.2010).
- Lorenzo Cesa
- Eric Bibb
- Saihou Sarr
Whose famous birthday is on August 16th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 16th:
![James Cameron]()
James CameronJames cameron is a canadian film director known for creating blockbuster movies such as titanic and avatar.
![Kathie Lee Gifford]()
Kathie Lee GiffordKathie lee gifford is a television host, singer, and author, best known for co-hosting the talk show 'live! with regis and kathie lee' and...
![Angela Bassett]()
Angela BassettAngela bassett is an american actress known for her powerful performances in films such as what's love got to do with it, waiting to exhale,...
![Steve Carell]()
Steve CarellCarell, an american actor and writer is considered one comedyaeur(tm),'s rising talents.
![Pierre Richard]()
Pierre RichardFrench film director and actor, he is considered one of the most gifted and talented comedians in france.
![Rumer Willis]()
Rumer WillisAmerican actress and singer, the child of bruce willis (and wife demi) moore.
![Vanessa Carlton]()
Vanessa CarltonVanessa carlton is a pop singer known for her hit song 'a thousand miles' and her successful music career.
![Cam Gigandet]()
Cam GigandetCam gigandet is an american actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as 'the o.c.
![Clovis Cornillac]()
Clovis CornillacFrench actor in television, film and theater.
![Julie Newmar]()
Julie NewmarAmerican singer, actress, and dancer.
How old is someone born on August 16, 1951?
Someone born on August 16, 1951 is:
72 years 9 months old,
or 873 months and 21 days old,
or 3799 weeks
or 26593 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 16, 1951?
There are 71 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 16th 2024.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 16, 1951?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 16, 1951.
Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.
August 16, 1951: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 16, 1951:
![Louis Jouvet]()
Louis JouvetFrench theatre director, designer, stage worker, teacher, and stage administrator before his film and acting careers.
- Hector Tiberghien
What famous deaths happened on August 16th?
Famous deaths on August 16th:
![Elvis Presley]()
Elvis PresleyAmerican pop singer.
![Margaret Mitchell]()
Margaret MitchellAmerican author of "gone with the wind", a book she wrote over ten years.
![Peter Fonda]()
Peter FondaAmerican actor, screenwriter, and producer.
![Stewart Granger]()
Stewart GrangerTall, dark, and debonair, this british actor was a major adventure star in the 1950s.
![Amanda Blake]()
Amanda BlakeAmerican actress gunsmoke dies at the age of 60.
![Phil Leeds]()
Phil LeedsAmerican actor (d. 1998).
![William Windom]()
William WindomAmerican actor (d. 2012).
![Anna Kashfi]()
Anna KashfiActress from india-america (d. 2015).
![John Hurley]()
John HurleyAt 45, a song writer (son a preacher man) dies.
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August 16, 1951: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 16, 1951:
- RC saints: feast day of Saint Stephen I of Hungary; Saint Roch (helps against plague and skin diseases)
- USA: legal holiday in Vermont for the Battle of Bennington in 1777 (which actually took place in the state of New York)
- Palio dell'Assunta in Siena
- Eastern Orthodox: commemoration of the translation of the Acheiropoietos icon which means "Not made by hands", (also known as the Mandelion; now lost) from Edessa to Constantinople on 16 August 944
August 16, 1951: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 16, 1951 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 13th and August 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 16, 1951: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 16, 1951 was While You Danced, Danced, Danced (I Walked In With A Smile) by Georgia Gibbs, according to the music chart for the week August 13th and August 19th.
August 16, 1951: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 16, 1951 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 13th and August 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Georgia Gibbs - While You Danced, Danced, Danced (I Walked In With A Smile)
- Les Paul & Mary Ford - The World Is Waiting For The Sunrise
- Les Paul - Whispering
- Guy Mitchell - Belle, Belle, My Liberty Belle
August 16, 1951: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 16, 1951 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
August 16, 1951: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 16, 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:
August 16, 1951: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 16, 1951 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Caine Mutiny
By: Herman Wouk
The Novel That Inspired The Caine Mutiny Film and the Hit Broadway Play The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial Herman Wouk’s dramatic and brilliantly entertaining novel about life-and-mutiny-on-a Navy warship, in the Pacific theater, was instantly embraced upon its initial publication in …
The Watch
By: Carlo Levi
The Watch was first published in 1950. It is a portrait depicting Rome and Italy in the Dopoguerra, the period following the war, when the heroism of the partisans were at their best.
Out Of This World
By: Lowell Thomas Jr
This is the new edition of the 1950 edition.
The Catcher In The Rye
By: J.D. Salinger
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 …
This Is The Hour
By: Lion Feuchtwanger
Francisco Jose de Goya y Lucientes (1746-1828) was a Spanish romantic painter, printmaker, and printer. He is both the last of Old Masters and one of the most important moderns.
Who was the US President on August 16, 1951?
On August 16, 1951 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 16, 1951?
On August 16, 1951 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).
Who was the Pope on August 16, 1951?
On August 16, 1951 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about August 16th?
August 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of August. 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 August 16th, such as:
- 2018 - 2018 washington veterans day parade: president donald trump's planned military parade on november 10, 2018, has been postponed by the united states department of defense until 2019. estimates for the parade's costs have increased from $12 million up to $92 million.
- 2017 - Confederate memorials and monuments being removed: several confederate monuments were taken down in baltimore, maryland overnight, including the stonewall jackson and robert e. lee monuments, confederate soldiers and sailors monuments, confederate women's monuments, and roger b. taney sculpture. on august 14, the baltimore city council unanimously approved the removal of the monuments.
- 2016 - To launch airstrikes against syria, the russian air force uses an iranian airbase near hamadan.
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 August 1951?
August 1951 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.
