Sunday December 16, 1951: on this day

December 16, 1951 was the 350th day of the year 1951, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is December 16, 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 16, 1951, who was born and died on December 16, 1951, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 16, 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 16th, 1951 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 16, 1951?


December 16, 1951 was a Sunday and it was the 350th day of the year 1951 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 16, 1951 can also be written as 12/16/1951 in the US and as 16/12/1951 in UK and Europe.

December 16, 1951 in December 1951 calendar

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December 16, 1951: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 16, 1951:

  • Salar jung museum is opened to the public by prime minister of india jawaharlal nehru.
  • Ebr-1, the world's first (experimental) nuclear power plant, opens.
  • A chartered c46 curtis commando crash lands in cobourg, ontario canada all on board survived.
  • Wmo becomes a specialized agency of the united nations.
  • A miami airlines curtiss c-46 commando crashes in elizabeth, new jersey, killing all 58 aboard including dancer doris ruby.

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December 16, 1951: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Chicago Cardinals - Chicago Bears : 24 - 14
  • Cleveland Browns - Philadelphia Eagles : 24 - 9
  • Detroit Lions - San Francisco 49ers : 17 - 21
  • Green Bay Packers - Los Angeles Rams : 14 - 42
  • New York Giants - New York Yanks : 27 - 17
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December 16, 1951: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 16th 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 16, 1951: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Rabbit chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 16, 1951 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.

Discover the Rabbit personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on December 16th, 1951 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 16, 1951: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on December 16, 1951 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 16, 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 16, 1951 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 84% full, rising at 07:22 pm and setting at 10:19 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 13, 1951 while the next full moon would come on Jan 12, 1952.

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Who was born on December 16, 1951?


Famous people born on December 16, 1951:

  • Robben Ford

    American guitarist and songwriter (l.

  • Darly Bricklin

    Darly Bricklin is the co-creator of VisiCalc, the first spreadsheet program for personal computers, and a pioneer in the software industry.

  • Balthazar Breitner

    Balthazar Breitner was a Dutch footballer who played as a midfielder.

  • Alby Mangels

    Entrepreneur and founder of Mangels Industrial, a successful business in Brazil.

  • Aykut Barka

    Turkish geologist and academic (b. 1951).

  • Sally Emerson

    English poet and author.

  • Mark Heard

    American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer (b. 1951).

  • Mike Flanagan

    American baseball player, coach, and sportscaster (b. 1951).

  • Adriana Aguirre

    Actress and star of argentina.

  • Bill Bateman

    American musician and drummer for the blasters.

  • Fabrizia Carminati

    Italian television announcer, television personality.

  • Shinji Yamashita

    Japanese actor.

  • Jan van Breda Kolff
  • Armando Valli
  • Jimmy Foster
  • Deborah Pratt
  • Rinaldo Rinaldi

Whose famous birthday is on December 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 16th:

  • Theo James
    Theo James

    Theo James is a British actor best known for his roles in the Divergent series and the TV series Downton Abbey.

  • Krysten Ritter
    Krysten Ritter

    American actress, musician, and model.

  • Maruschka Detmers
    Maruschka Detmers

    Actress and comedian, best known for her part in "pra(c]nom carmen", a jean-luc godard directed film.

  • Liv Ullmann
    Liv Ullmann

    Born in tokyo, norway, she became a leading dramatic actress of swedish and foreign films.

  • Benjamin Bratt
    Benjamin Bratt

    American actor who rose to stardom in 1995 when he played detective reynaldo "rey” curtis on nbc's law & order.

  • Flo Rida
    Flo Rida

    American rapper.

  • Christopher Biggins
    Christopher Biggins

    English actor and tv presenter.

  • Miranda Otto
    Miranda Otto

    An australian actress who is well-known for her role as a%0owyn in peter jackson’s "the lord of the rings” trilogy (2001-2003).

  • Xander Berkeley
    Xander Berkeley

    Xander Berkeley is an American actor known for his roles in movies and TV shows.

  • Jon Tenney
    Jon Tenney

    American actor and director.

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December 16, 1951: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 72 years 4 months old,

or 868 months and 9 days old,

or 3775 weeks and 4 days old,

or 26429 days old,

if you were born on December 16, 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 16, 1951?

There are 235 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 16th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 16, 1951?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 16, 1951.

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December 16, 1951: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 16, 1951:

  • Thomas Rayner Dawson
  • Dorothy Dix
  • George Scarborough

What famous deaths happened on December 16th?

Famous deaths on December 16th:

  • Silvana Mangano
    Silvana Mangano

    Italian actress who rose to fame in 1949 as a star of "bitter rice" in which she played the role of a leading lady in italy.

  • Lee Van Cleef
    Lee Van Cleef

    Lee van cleef, one of the greatest movie villains, started his career as an accountant.

  • Thelma Todd
    Thelma Todd

    American actress and comedian (b. 1905).

  • Nicol Williamson
    Nicol Williamson

    Nicol Williamson was a talented actor known for his performances on stage and screen.

  • Keely Smith
    Keely Smith

    American singer and actress (b. 1928).

  • John Spencer
    John Spencer

    English rugby player and coach.

  • Aileen Pringle
    Aileen Pringle

    Actress (age consent, convicted night parade).

  • Moses Gunn
    Moses Gunn

    American actor.

  • Jacub Grimm

    Jacub Grimm was a German academic, linguist, cultural researcher, and author who, together with his brother Wilhelm, published collections...

  • Der Grimm

    Der Grimm, along with his brother Jacob, collected and published many traditional German folktales and fairy tales.

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December 16, 1951: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 16, 1951:

  • R.C. Saints - O Sapientia ; Adelaide of Italy
  • South Africa - Day of Reconciliation
  • Nepal - Constitution Day (To be confirmed)
  • Kazakhstan - Independence Day
  • Bahrain - National Day
  • Bangladesh - Victory Day
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December 16, 1951: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 16, 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 16, 1951: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 16, 1951 was Jingle Bells by Les Paul, according to the music chart for the week December 10th and December 16th.

December 16, 1951: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 16, 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:

  1. - Jingle Bells

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December 16, 1951: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 16, 1951 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Westward the Women

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

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

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

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

The Lady Says No

Release year: 1951

Directed by: Frank Ross

Starring: Joan Caulfield, David Niven, James Robertson Justice, Lenore Lonergan

December 16, 1951: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 16, 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

Dragnet

Release year: 1951

Written by:

Directed by: Jack Webb

Starring: Jack Webb

Country: United States of America

The Dinah Shore Show

The Dinah Shore Show

Release year: 1951

Starring: Dinah Shore, Gisele MacKenzie, Fred Waring

Country: United States of America

Those Two

Those Two

Release year: 1951

Directed by: Michele Morando

Pet Shop

Pet Shop

Release year: 1951

Directed by: Hope Perello

Sara Crewe

Sara Crewe

Release year: 1951

December 16, 1951: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 16, 1951 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The President'S Lady by Irving Stone

The President'S Lady

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Irving Stone's biographical novel is a bestseller that tells the story of Rachel Jackson and Andrew Jackson. "Beyond doubt, one of the greatest romances of all times."

Show Biz by Abel Green and Joe Laurie Jr

Show Biz

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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.

Incredible New York by Lloyd R. Morris

Incredible New York

By:

Grate book, great for your private collection.

Melville Goodwin, Usa by John Marquand

Melville Goodwin, Usa

By:

Finalist for National Book Award: This epic novel, set in the aftermath World War II, tells the story of Major General Melville A.

Closing The Ring by Winston S. Churchill

Closing The Ring

By:

The struggle to win between June 1943 and Jul 1944 as the Allies consolidate and consolidate their achievements. There was great difficulty and great divergence in opinion.

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Who was the US President on December 16, 1951?

On December 16, 1951 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 16, 1951?

On December 16, 1951 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 16, 1951?

On December 16, 1951 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about December 16th?

December 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th 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 16th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 strasbourg attack: a polish national is killed in an attack on strasbourg, france by terrorists.
  • 2017 - China-united kingdom relations and one belt one road initiative: according to the bbc, david cameron, former prime minister of britain, will head a ps750million ($1 billion) u.k. fund to improve rail, road, and air links between china, its trading partners, and china.
  • 2016 - Aleppo offensive (november-december 2016, syria): the syrian forces are disrupting evacuations following the failed ceasefire. the city's remains were evacuated by approximately 8000 civilians.

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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.

Discover how December 1951 calendar looked like.

Sunday December 16, 1951