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December 12, 1951 was the 346th day of the year 1951, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is December 12, 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 December 12, 1951, who was born and died on December 12, 1951, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 12, 1951, which were the most popular songs (ex. Jingle Bells by Les Paul), movies (e.g. Westward the Women, directed by William A. Wellman), TV series (e.g. Dragnet) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 12th, 1951 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 12, 1951?
- December 12, 1951: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 12, 1951: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 12, 1951?
- December 12, 1951: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 12, 1951: What famous people died on that day?
- December 12, 1951: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 12, 1951: Number 1 song on that day
- December 12, 1951: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 12, 1951: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 12, 1951: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 12, 1951?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 12, 1951?
- Who was the Pope on December 12, 1951?
What day of the week was December 12, 1951?
December 12, 1951 was a Wednesday and it was the 346th day of the year 1951 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 12, 1951 can also be written as 12/12/1951 in the US and as 12/12/1951 in UK and Europe.
December 12, 1951: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 12th is Sagittarius.
Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.
Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.
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December 12, 1951: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 12, 1951 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 12th, 1951 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 12, 1951: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 12, 1951 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 12, 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 December 12, 1951 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 03:35 pm and setting at 07:43 am.
The previous full moon was on Nov 13, 1951 while the next full moon would come on Dec 13, 1951.
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Who was born on December 12, 1951?
Famous people born on December 12, 1951:
- Fedor Konyukhov
Russian journalist and adventurer who has completed multiple solo expeditions.
- Rehman Malik
Pakistani politician, pakistani minister of interior.
- Caren Kaye in New York City
New york, usa.
- Steven Hawley
Astronaut.
- Roseline Vachetta
French trotskyist politician.
- Steven Alan Hawley in Ottawa
Kansas, usa; phd/astronaut.
- La Costa
- Marcello Jori
- Wau Holland
- Greg Lee
- Anatolij Aljab'ev
- Stefaan De Clerck
- Amani Jumatano
- Joe Sestak
- Steve Durbano
Whose famous birthday is on December 12th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 12th:
![Frank Sinatra]()
Frank SinatraAmerican legend, who was a singer and also had a successful career in tv and movies.
![Jennifer Connelly]()
Jennifer ConnellyMovie actress.
![Dionne Warwick]()
Dionne WarwickAmerican singer and recording artist.
![Mädchen Amick]()
Mädchen AmickAmerican actress and director.
![Connie Francis]()
Connie FrancisCountry singer.
![Bill Nighy]()
Bill NighyBritish actor known for his roles in 'Love Actually' and the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' series.
![Regina Hall]()
Regina HallRegina Hall is a versatile actress known for her roles in comedy and drama films.
![Bob Barker]()
Bob BarkerBarker, an american tv personality and host of "the price is right", was the host of the game show for more than three decades.
![Tom Wilkinson]()
Tom WilkinsonEnglish actor (b. 1948).
![Robert Lepage]()
Robert LepageFrench canadian playwright.
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December 12, 1951: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 72 years 4 months old,
or 868 months and 13 days old,
or 3776 weeks and 1 day old,
or 26433 days old,
if you were born on December 12, 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 December 12, 1951?
There are 231 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 12th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 12, 1951?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 12, 1951.
December 12, 1951: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 12, 1951:
- Mildred Bailey
Mildred Bailey was a popular jazz singer in the 1930s and 1940s.
- Giuseppe Sabatini
What famous deaths happened on December 12th?
Famous deaths on December 12th:
![Douglas Fairbanks]()
Douglas FairbanksAmerican actor, known for his role as a hero film star in the '20s and '40s.
![Vicente Fernández]()
Vicente FernándezVicente Fernández is a Mexican singer, actor, and businessman who founded the successful Grupo Fernández conglomerate.
![Tallulah Bankhead]()
Tallulah BankheadAmerican actress who appeared on film and stage.
![Danny Aiello]()
Danny AielloDanny aiello was an american actor and producer known for his roles in films such as 'do the right thing' and 'moonstruck'.
![Anne Baxter]()
Anne BaxterFrank lloyd wright's daughter is an american actress, author, and noted family.
![Peter Boyle]()
Peter BoyleAmerican actor (d. 2006).
![Audrey Totter]()
Audrey TotterJoliet, illinois -- actress (carpetbaggers, set-up).
![Van Johnson]()
Van JohnsonAmerican actor.
![Annette Stroyberg]()
Annette StroybergDanish actress (b. 1936).
![Ann Reinking]()
Ann ReinkingAmerican actress, dancer, and choreographer (d. 2020).
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December 12, 1951: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 12, 1951:
- R.C. Saints - optional memorial of Our Lady of Guadalupe
- Also see December 12 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Kenya - Jamhuri Day: Independence Day (from Britain, 1963)
- Bahá'f Faith - Feast of Masá'il (Questions) - First day of the 15th month of the Bahá'f Calendar
Observances on December 12, 1951:
- International Universal Health Coverage Day
- International Day of Neutrality
December 12, 1951: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 12, 1951 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 10th and December 16th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 12, 1951: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 12, 1951 was Jingle Bells by Les Paul, according to the music chart for the week December 10th and December 16th.
December 12, 1951: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 12, 1951 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 10th and December 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Les Paul - Jingle Bells
December 12, 1951: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 12, 1951 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Westward the Women
Release year: 1951
Directed by: William A. Wellman
Starring: Robert Taylor, Denise Darcel, Hope Emerson, John McIntire
Country: United States of America
Decision Before Dawn
Release year: 1951
Directed by: Anatole Litvak
Starring: Richard Basehart, Gary Merrill, Oskar Werner, Hildegard Knef
Country: United States of America
Distant Drums
Release year: 1951
Directed by: Raoul Walsh
Starring: Gary Cooper, Mari Aldon, Richard Webb, Ray Teal
Country: United States of America
My Favorite Spy
Release year: 1951
Directed by: Norman Z. McLeod
Starring: Bob Hope, Hedy Lamarr, Francis L. Sullivan, Arnold Moss
The Lady Says No
Release year: 1951
Directed by: Frank Ross
Starring: Joan Caulfield, David Niven, James Robertson Justice, Lenore Lonergan
December 12, 1951: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 12, 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:
Dragnet
Release year: 1951
Written by: Jack Webb
Directed by: Jack Webb
Starring: Jack Webb
Country: United States of America
The Dinah Shore Show
Release year: 1951
Starring: Dinah Shore, Gisele MacKenzie, Fred Waring
Country: United States of America
Those Two
Release year: 1951
Directed by: Michele Morando
Pet Shop
Release year: 1951
Directed by: Hope Perello
Sara Crewe
Release year: 1951
December 12, 1951: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 12, 1951 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Cruel Sea
By: Nicholas Monsarrat
This is a powerful novel about the North Atlantic in World Wat II. It tells the story of the British ships Compass Rose, Saltash, and their desperate cat-and mouse game with Nazi Uboats.
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 …
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 …
From Here To Eternity
By: James Jones
1941, Diamond Head, Hawaii Pvt. Robert E. Lee Prewitt, a champion welterweight boxer and a great bugler. He refuses to be part of the company's boxing squad, and he is given "the treatment".
Show Biz
By: Abel Green and Joe Laurie Jr
Hardback compendium/chronology, detailed history of popular theatre, radio, film and television, 1905-1950. It is written in a clear and easy-to-read style. Good sourcebook. Exhaustive index.
Who was the US President on December 12, 1951?
On December 12, 1951 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 12, 1951?
On December 12, 1951 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 12, 1951?
On December 12, 1951 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about December 12th?
December 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th day of the month of December. 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 December 12th, such as:
- 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). the afghan national army leaves the western shib koh district, after the government failed in its duty to replenish troops there. the taliban now control the district that borders iran. (reuters) the taliban claimed responsibility for a suicide attack that left 12 dead, 8 of them civilians in kabul.
- 2017 - Unibail-rodamco buys westfield corporation, a shopping mall owner, for $15.7 billion
- 2016 - December 2016 istanbul bombings: according to recep akdag, the death toll from the bombings at besiktas (istanbul) has risen to at least 44. (anadolu agency). at least 118 hdp supporters and officials were arrested in anti-terrorism raids. hdp denies any connection with the pkk and kurdistan freedom falcons. (reuters),
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 December 1951?
December 1951 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.
