What happened on Thursday May 03, 1951?

Here's what happened on May 03, 1951:

• Senate Hearings on MacArthur's Dismissal The United States Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committees began their closed-door hearings into the controversial dismissal of General Douglas MacArthur by U.S. President Harry S. Truman. This event marked a significant moment in Cold War-era military and political tensions, examining the reasons behind the removal of a prominent military leader during the Korean War.
• Royal Festival Hall Opens London's Royal Festival Hall officially opens as part of the Festival of Britain, marking a significant cultural and architectural milestone in post-World War II Britain. The venue would become a premier location for musical and artistic performances.
• First Televised Kentucky Derby The Kentucky Derby is broadcast on television for the first time, marking a significant moment in sports media history and expanding the reach of this prestigious horse racing event to a broader national audience.
• Gil McDougald's Historic RBI Performance New York Yankees player Gil McDougald ties a major league record by achieving 6 RBIs (Runs Batted In) in a single inning, a remarkable feat of baseball prowess that highlights the player's exceptional batting skills.

Events in 1951

May 03, 1951: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 03, 1951

Newspapers from May. 03, 1951

May 03, 1951 was a Thursday and it was the 123rd day of the year 1951 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 03, 1951 can also be written as 5/3/1951 in the US and as 3/5/1951 in UK and Europe.

May 03, 1951 in May 1951 calendar

Famous people born on May 03, 1951:

• Christopher Cross

  Grammy-winning musician known for soft rock and pop hits in the late 1970s and early 1980s, including the iconic songs 'Sailing' and...

• Tatyana Tolstaya

  Prominent Russian novelist and essayist who explores complex human nature and Russian cultural identity through her profound and...

• Pierre Lellouche

  French politician and former member of the National Assembly, specializing in international relations and foreign policy development.

• Ashok Gehlot

  Prominent Indian politician who served as the 21st Chief Minister of Rajasthan, known for his significant contributions to state governance...

• Massimo Ranieri
• Tat'jana Nikitična Tolstaja

Famous people born in 1951

Famous people born on May 3rd

Famous people died on May 03, 1951:

• Marcel Lalu
• Edgar Rubin

Famous people who died in 1951

Famous people who died on May 3rd

May 03, 1951: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 03, 1951 was Jezebel by Frankie Laine, according to the music chart for the week April 30th and May 6th.

1. Frankie Laine - Jezebel

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 3rd is Taurus.

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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 03, 1951: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 03, 1951 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 03, 1951 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 03, 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 03, 1951 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 04:30 am and setting at 06:51 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on May 03, 1951

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Someone born on May 03, 1951 is:

74 years and 2 days old,

or 888 months and 2 days old,

or 3861 weeks and 4 days old,

or 27031 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 03, 1951?

There are 363 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 3rd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 03, 1951?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 03, 1951.

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