What happened on Saturday September 15, 1951?

Here's what happened on September 15, 1951:

• Emil Zatopek Sets World Record in 20km Run Czech long-distance runner Emil Zatopek achieved a remarkable world record in the 20-kilometer distance, further solidifying his reputation as one of the greatest runners of the 20th century. Known as the 'Czech Locomotive', Zatopek was famous for his unique, seemingly uneconomical running style and extraordinary endurance.
• Pope Pius XII Publishes Encyclical on Rosary Pope Pius XII issued the encyclical 'Ingruentium Malorum', focusing on the importance of the Holy Rosary in Catholic spiritual practice. The document encouraged devotion to the Virgin Mary and provided guidance on prayer during the post-World War II era.
• Gentlemen Prefer Blondes Closes on Broadway The iconic musical comedy 'Gentlemen Prefer Blondes', starring Carol Channing, concluded its successful Broadway run after 740 performances. The show, based on the novel by Anita Loos, was a significant cultural phenomenon of the early 1950s.
• Birth of Johan Neeskens Johan Neeskens, a legendary Dutch football player, was born. He would later become a key member of the famous 'Total Football' Dutch national team of the 1970s and is considered one of the greatest midfielders in football history.

Events in 1951

September 15, 1951: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Sep. 15, 1951

Newspapers from Sep. 15, 1951

September 15, 1951 was a Saturday and it was the 258th day of the year 1951 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 15, 1951 can also be written as 9/15/1951 in the US and as 15/9/1951 in UK and Europe.

September 15, 1951 in September 1951 calendar

Famous people born on September 15, 1951:

• Johan Neeskens

  Legendary Dutch footballer who played a pivotal role in the iconic Total Football era of the Netherlands national team during the 1970s.

• Pete Carroll

  Renowned American football coach who has led both professional and collegiate teams to significant success, most notably as head coach of...

• Fred Seibert

  Influential American television producer who co-founded MTV and played a crucial role in shaping modern cable television and music video...

• Federico Jiménez Losantos

Famous people born in 1951

Famous people born on September 15th

Famous people died on September 15, 1951:

• Stig Rønne
• Ludmila Smanova

Famous people who died in 1951

Famous people who died on September 15th

September 15, 1951: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 15, 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 15th is Virgo.

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September 15, 1951: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 15, 1951 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 15, 1951 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 15, 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 15, 1951 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 07:07 pm and setting at 07:46 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on September 15, 1951

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Someone born on September 15, 1951 is:

73 years 7 months old,

or 883 months and 29 days old,

or 3843 weeks and 4 days old,

or 26905 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 15, 1951?

There are 124 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday September 15th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 15, 1951?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on September 15, 1951.

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