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August 11, 1951 was the 223rd day of the year 1951, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is August 11, 1951 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 11, 1951, who was born and died on August 11, 1951, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 11, 1951, which were the most popular songs (ex. Gimme a Little Kiss, Will Ya, Huh? by April Stevens (Henri Rene Orchestra)), movies (e.g. The Tall Target, directed by Anthony Mann), TV series (e.g. The Lighter Side) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 11th, 1951 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 11, 1951?
- August 11, 1951: What happened on that day?
- August 11, 1951: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 11, 1951: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 11, 1951?
- August 11, 1951: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 11, 1951: What famous people died on that day?
- August 11, 1951: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 11, 1951: Number 1 song on that day
- August 11, 1951: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 11, 1951: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 11, 1951: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 11, 1951?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 11, 1951?
- Who was the Pope on August 11, 1951?
What day of the week was August 11, 1951?
August 11, 1951 was a Saturday and it was the 223rd day of the year 1951 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 11, 1951 can also be written as 8/11/1951 in the US and as 11/8/1951 in UK and Europe.
August 11, 1951: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 11, 1951:
- 100,000 acres flooded from mississippi river in kansas, oklahoma, missouri, and illinois
- 1st color baseball game (braves vs. dodgers) telecast
- New york giants (nfl) beat ottawa roughriders (canadian football league) 38-6 in ottawa.
August 11, 1951: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 11th 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 11, 1951: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 11, 1951 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 11th, 1951 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 11, 1951: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 11, 1951 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 11, 1951 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 68% full, rising at 03:28 pm and setting at 12:23 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 11, 1951?
Famous people born on August 11, 1951:
- Laurrie Garrett
Renowned science journalist and author.
- Donald DeCicco
Brockton (massachusetts) -- fictional id for beldar in coneheads.
- Juan Manuel Santos
Politician.
- Vincent Bilodeau
Canadian comedian and actor.
- Volodymyr Dibrova
Whose famous birthday is on August 11th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 11th:
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![Chris Hemsworth]()
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![Viola Davis]()
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![Arlene Dahl]()
Arlene DahlArlene dahl is an american actress known for her roles in classic hollywood films suchjson as 'journey to the center of the earth' and...
![Alyson Stoner]()
Alyson StonerAmerican actress, model and singer.
![Pervez Musharraf]()
Pervez MusharrafPakistani politician and general 10th president of pakistan.
![Alex Haley]()
Alex HaleyAmerican journalist, novelist, and journalist haley is best known for his 1976 pulitzer prize-winning book "roots".
![Eric Carmen]()
Eric CarmenAmerican singer-songwriter/guitarist (raspberries).
![Fernando Arrabal]()
Fernando ArrabalSpanish screenwriter, screenwriter, director, novelist, poet, and playwright.
![Anna Gunn]()
Anna GunnTv actress.
August 11, 1951: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 72 years 8 months old,
or 872 months and 12 days old,
or 3793 weeks and 3 days old,
or 26554 days old,
if you were born on August 11, 1951.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 11, 1951?
There are 110 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 11th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 11, 1951?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 11, 1951.
August 11, 1951: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 11, 1951:
- Ebbe Hamerik
Composer dies at 52.
What famous deaths happened on August 11th?
Famous deaths on August 11th:
![Robin Williams]()
Robin WilliamsAfter learning improv at l.a.
![Anne Heche]()
Anne HecheAmerican actress, heche, who started her career in new york at age 17 as a soap star.
![Peter Cushing]()
Peter CushingEngland, united kingdom -- actor.
![Anne Ramsey]()
Anne RamseyAmerican actress (d. 1988).
![Phil Harris]()
Phil HarrisAmerican singer-songwriter and actor (b. 1904).
![John Meillon]()
John MeillonActor (wild duck crocodile dundee).
![Tom Drake]()
Tom DrakeActor, green years, warkill, dies from lung cancer at the age of 63.
![George Furth]()
George FurthAmerican playwright and actor (d. 2008).
- Andrew Carnegie
Scottish-american industrialist who in 1899 consolidated his steel industries.
- Jackson Pollock
American painter, exponent of abstract expressionism, and in particular the form known as "action paintings", pollack is an american artist.
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August 11, 1951: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 11, 1951:
- Zimbabwe - Heroes Day
- Taiwan - Valentine's Day
- Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Tiburtius
- St. Chromatius
- St. Equitius
- St. Gery/Gaugericus
- St. Susanna
- Brazil - Studentás Day, Lawyerás Day, Foundation of the Law Studies in Brazil
August 11, 1951: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 11, 1951 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 6th and August 12th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 11, 1951: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 11, 1951 was Gimme a Little Kiss, Will Ya, Huh? by April Stevens (Henri Rene Orchestra), according to the music chart for the week August 6th and August 12th.
August 11, 1951: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 11, 1951 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 6th and August 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- April Stevens (Henri Rene Orchestra) - Gimme a Little Kiss, Will Ya, Huh?
August 11, 1951: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 11, 1951 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Tall Target
Release year: 1951
Directed by: Anthony Mann
Starring: Dick Powell, Paula Raymond, Adolphe Menjou, Marshall Thompson
Force of Arms
Release year: 1951
Directed by: Michael Curtiz
Starring: William Holden, Nancy Olson, Frank Lovejoy, Gene Evans
Lost Continent
Release year: 1951
Directed by: Sam Newfield
Starring: Cesar Romero, Hillary Brooke, Chick Chandler, John Hoyt
The Man in the White Suit
Release year: 1951
Directed by: Alexander Mackendrick
Starring: Alec Guinness, Joan Greenwood, Cecil Parker, Michael Gough
Country: United States of America
David and Bathsheba
Release year: 1951
Directed by: Henry King
Starring: Gregory Peck, Susan Hayward, Raymond Massey, Kieron Moore
Country: United States of America
August 11, 1951: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 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:
The Lighter Side
Release year: 1951
Heritage
Release year: 1951
Directed by: Will von Tagen
Manhunt
Release year: 1951
Directed by: Greg Barker
Front Page Detective
Release year: 1951
Starring: Edmund Lowe, Paula Drew, George Pembroke
Country: United States of America
All Around the Town
Release year: 1951
Directed by: Paolo Barzman
August 11, 1951: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 11, 1951 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Troubled Air
By: Irwin Shaw
Irwin Shaw's provocative masterpiece about courage and morality during McCarthyism. Clement Archer is the head of a radio station. Five of his employees are accused of
The Foundling
By: Francis Cardinal Spellman
Preface: To all passers-by, and to all of the people of every faith who come to St Patrick's doors quietly to pray, I humbly dedicate this book with my heart's desire
The China Story
By: Freda Utley
This rare antiquarian book is a facsimile of the original. It may have marks, marginalia, and other imperfections due to its age.
His Eye Is On The Sparrow
By: Ethel Waters and Charles Samuels
Ethel Waters's His Eye is on the Sparrow is perhaps the most important autobiography about a black female performer. It captures both the horrors and the joys of African American women's experiences through the sometimes bitter but always forgiving voice …
Who was the US President on August 11, 1951?
On August 11, 1951 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 11, 1951?
On August 11, 1951 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).
Who was the Pope on August 11, 1951?
On August 11, 1951 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about August 11th?
August 11th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 11th 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 11th, such as:
- 2018 - Ghazni offensive, war in afghanistan: fighting continues around ghazni.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war: isil forces attack an iranian islamic revolutionary guard corps base in vast desert areas of eastern homs governorate. the base was manned by 12-18 fighters. all but one are killed.
- 2016 - August 2016 thailand bombings. two bombs in plant pots explode, killing at least one person, and injuring ten others in hua hin district in thailand.
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.
