What happened on Wednesday September 12, 1951?

Here's what happened on September 12, 1951:

• George C. Marshall Retires from Secretary of Defense General George C. Marshall concluded his distinguished public service career by retiring from his position as Secretary of Defense on September 12, 1951. A pivotal figure in post-World War II American foreign policy, Marshall was renowned for the Marshall Plan, which helped rebuild Europe after the war. His exceptional diplomatic and strategic contributions were recognized internationally when he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts in promoting collective security and global reconstruction.
• Sugar Ray Robinson Defeats Jake LaMotta in Boxing Match On September 12, 1951, legendary boxer Sugar Ray Robinson secured another victory against his rival Jake LaMotta in a memorable boxing match. This bout was part of their famous rivalry, which included multiple encounters that are considered classic moments in boxing history. Robinson, widely regarded as one of the greatest boxers of all time, demonstrated his exceptional skill and prowess in this competition.

Events in 1951

September 12, 1951: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Sep. 12, 1951

Newspapers from Sep. 12, 1951

September 12, 1951 was a Wednesday and it was the 255th day of the year 1951 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 12, 1951 can also be written as 9/12/1951 in the US and as 12/9/1951 in UK and Europe.

September 12, 1951 in September 1951 calendar

Famous people born on September 12, 1951:

• Joe Pantoliano

  Well-known American character actor famous for roles in 'The Sopranos', 'The Matrix', and 'Memento', known for his versatile and memorable...

• Berty Ahern

  Irish politician who served as Prime Minister of Ireland.

• Ali-Ollie Woodson

  American musician and singer, known for being a member of the legendary Motown group The Temptations.

• Joelle Leandre
• Tom Fontana

Famous people born in 1951

Famous people born on September 12th

Famous people died on September 12, 1951:

• Giulio Augusto Levi
• Ethel Warwick

Famous people who died in 1951

Famous people who died on September 12th

September 12, 1951: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 12, 1951 was Sin by Four Aces, according to the music chart for the week September 10th and September 16th.

1. Four Aces - Sin

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 12th is Virgo.

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September 12, 1951: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 12, 1951 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 12, 1951 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 12, 1951 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 05:50 pm and setting at 04:06 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 17, 1951 while the next full moon would come on Sep 15, 1951.

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Your place in the Universe on September 12, 1951

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Someone born on September 12, 1951 is:

73 years 9 months old,

or 885 months and 14 days old,

or 3850 weeks and 1 day old,

or 26951 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 12, 1951?

There are 78 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday September 12th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 12, 1951?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on September 12, 1951.

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