What happened on Wednesday October 03, 1951?

Here's what happened on October 03, 1951:

• The Shot Heard 'Round the World Bobby Thomson of the New York Giants hit a legendary game-winning home run in the bottom of the ninth inning against the Brooklyn Dodgers, completing an extraordinary comeback after being down 14 games and winning the National League pennant. This moment is considered one of the most iconic in Major League Baseball history.
• An American in Paris Film Premiere MGM's Technicolor musical film 'An American in Paris', starring Gene Kelly and Leslie Caron and directed by Vincente Minnelli, premiered in New York. The film would go on to win 6 Academy Awards, including Best Picture, cementing its place in cinema history.
• Korean War Battle of Maryang San During the Korean War, Commonwealth troops engaged in a significant battle against communist Chinese troops at Maryang San, highlighting the complex international dynamics of the conflict.
• Shoppers World Opens Shoppers World, one of the first modern shopping malls in the United States, opened in Framingham, Massachusetts, marking a significant moment in retail and suburban commercial development.
• Dave Winfield Birth Dave Winfield, a legendary baseball outfielder who would play for the New York Yankees and become a Hall of Fame inductee, was born.
• Keb' Mo' Birth Keb' Mo', a renowned American blues musician, singer, and guitarist, was born, who would later become an influential figure in contemporary blues and roots music.

Events in 1951

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

Magazines from Oct. 03, 1951

Newspapers from Oct. 03, 1951

October 03, 1951 was a Wednesday and it was the 276th day of the year 1951 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 03, 1951 can also be written as 10/3/1951 in the US and as 3/10/1951 in UK and Europe.

October 03, 1951 in October 1951 calendar

Famous people born on October 03, 1951:

• Dave Winfield

  Hall of Fame baseball player who played for the New York Yankees, known for his exceptional athletic abilities and record-breaking sports...

Famous people born in 1951

Famous people born on October 3rd

Famous people died on October 03, 1951:

• Alberto Andreani

Famous people who died in 1951

Famous people who died on October 3rd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 03, 1951 was (It's No) Sin by Savannah Churchill, according to the music chart for the week October 1st and October 7th.

1. Savannah Churchill - (It's No) Sin

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 3rd is Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 03, 1951 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 03, 1951 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 18% full, rising at 08:51 am and setting at 07:19 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on October 03, 1951

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Someone born on October 03, 1951 is:

73 years 7 months old,

or 883 months and 11 days old,

or 3841 weeks

or 26887 days old,

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

There are 143 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 3rd 2025.

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

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

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