What happened on Sunday April 08, 1951?

About April 8th, 1951, in brief:

  • Historical events: During a critical meeting, General Bradley and the Service Chiefs unanimously agreed that General Douglas MacArthur should be removed from his command during the Korean War. Following their consensus, they communicated their recommendation to Secretary of State George Marshall, signaling a significant moment of military-political decision-making in the context of the ongoing conflict.
  • Day of the week: April 8th, 1951 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • Popular movie: I Was an American Spy directed by Lesley Selander

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April 08, 1951: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 08, 1951:

  • US Military Leadership Decides to Dismiss General MacArthur During a critical meeting, General Bradley and the Service Chiefs unanimously agreed that General Douglas MacArthur should be removed from his command during the Korean War. Following their consensus, they communicated their recommendation to Secretary of State George Marshall, signaling a significant moment of military-political decision-making in the context of the ongoing conflict.

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April 08, 1951: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was April 08, 1951?


April 08, 1951 was a Sunday and it was the 98th day of the year 1951 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 08, 1951 can also be written as 4/8/1951 in the US and as 8/4/1951 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on April 08, 1951?


Famous people born on April 08, 1951:

  • Joan Sebastian

    Celebrated Mexican singer-songwriter and actor who was a prominent figure in Latin American music, known for his romantic ballads and...

  • Janis Ian

    Influential singer-songwriter known for her folk and pop music, addressing social issues through her powerful and introspective lyrics.

  • Mel Schacher

    Renowned bass guitarist known for his work with rock bands Question Mark & the Mysterians and Grand Funk Railroad, contributing...

  • Geir Haarde

    Icelandic economist, journalist, and politician who served as the 23rd Prime Minister of Iceland, playing a crucial role during the...

  • Phil Schaap

    Renowned American jazz disc jockey and historian who was a passionate advocate for jazz music and its preservation.

  • Lola Sémonin

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April 08, 1951: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 8th is Aries.

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April 08, 1951: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 08, 1951 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.

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April 08, 1951: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 08, 1951 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 08, 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 April 08, 1951 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 12% full, rising at 06:12 am and setting at 10:13 pm.

The previous full moon was on Mar 23, 1951 while the next full moon would come on Apr 21, 1951.

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How old is someone born on April 08, 1951?


Someone born on April 08, 1951 is:

74 years 1 month old,

or 889 months and 29 days old,

or 3869 weeks and 5 days old,

or 27088 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 08, 1951?

There are 306 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 8th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 08, 1951?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 08, 1951.

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