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August 17, 1951 was the 229th day of the year 1951, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Friday.
Is August 17, 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 17, 1951, who was born and died on August 17, 1951, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 17, 1951, which were the most popular songs (ex. While You Danced, Danced, Danced (I Walked In With A Smile) by Georgia Gibbs), movies (e.g. St. Benny the Dip, directed by Edgar G. Ulmer), 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 17th, 1951 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 17, 1951?
- August 17, 1951: What happened on that day?
- August 17, 1951: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 17, 1951: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 17, 1951?
- August 17, 1951: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 17, 1951: What famous people died on that day?
- August 17, 1951: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 17, 1951: Number 1 song on that day
- August 17, 1951: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 17, 1951: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 17, 1951: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 17, 1951?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 17, 1951?
- Who was the Pope on August 17, 1951?
What day of the week was August 17, 1951?
August 17, 1951 was a Friday and it was the 229th day of the year 1951 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 17, 1951 can also be written as 8/17/1951 in the US and as 17/8/1951 in UK and Europe.
August 17, 1951: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 17, 1951:
- 18th nfl chicago all-star game: cleveland 33, all-stars 0
- Hurricane winds drive six ships ashore, at kingston, jamaica.
August 17, 1951: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 17th 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 17, 1951: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 17, 1951 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 17th, 1951 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 17, 1951: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 17, 1951 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 17, 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 17, 1951 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 08:19 pm and setting at 07:46 am.
The previous full moon was on Jul 18, 1951 while the next full moon would come on Sep 15, 1951.
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Who was born on August 17, 1951?
Famous people born on August 17, 1951:
![Robert Joy]()
Robert JoyMontreal, quebec -- actor (big shots, suicide club).
- Elba Ramalho
Brazilian singer-songwriter known for her contributions to Brazilian music.
- Richard Hunt
American muppet performer (d. 1992).
- Alan Minter
England, united kingdom -- light-middleweight boxer (1972 olympics - bronze medalist).
- Konrad Weise
- Sonia
- Jay David Bolter
- Claudio Bonansea
- Mario Callejo
- Javier Buendía
Whose famous birthday is on August 17th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 17th:
![Robert De Niro]()
Robert De NiroAmerican actor, director, and businessman.
![Sean Penn]()
Sean PennAmerican actor, whose first fame was due to his marriage with madonna (8/16/1985).
![Donnie Wahlberg]()
Donnie WahlbergAmerican musician, who was a member of "the new kids on the block" along with jon, jordan knight, mcintyre, and wood.
![Belinda Carlisle]()
Belinda CarlisleAmerican musician who founded an all-girl band, "the go-go's", in california 1978 with jane wiedlin and was joined by charlotte caffey...
![Yû Aoi]()
Yû AoiYû aoi is a japanese actress known for her roles in various films and television series.
![Austin Butler]()
Austin ButlerAustin butler is a tv actor known for his roles in shows like 'the carrie diaries' and 'the shannara chronicles'.
![Maureen O'Hara]()
Maureen O'HaraAn irish-american actress, who was especially popular in american films of the 1940s and 1950s.
![Brady Corbet]()
Brady CorbetBrady Corbet is an American actor, director, and writer known for his work in independent films.
![Helen McCrory]()
Helen McCroryBritish actress (b. 1968).
![Julian Fellowes]()
Julian FellowesEnglish actor, director, screenwriter, and politician.
August 17, 1951: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 72 years 8 months old,
or 872 months and 1 day old,
or 3791 weeks and 6 days old,
or 26543 days old,
if you were born on August 17, 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 17, 1951?
There are 121 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 17th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 17, 1951?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 17, 1951.
August 17, 1951: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 17, 1951:
- Luigi Cacciatore
- Antonio Riva
- Louis Jouvet
What famous deaths happened on August 17th?
Famous deaths on August 17th:
![Billy Murray]()
Billy MurraySinger (denver nightengale), dies at 77.
![Pearl Bailey]()
Pearl BaileyAmerican entertainer, in vaudeville and nightclubs, films, and records.
![Vivian Vance]()
Vivian VanceBeloved American actress famous for her role as Ethel Mertz on 'I Love Lucy.
![Yvonne Craig]()
Yvonne CraigYvonne Craig was an American ballet dancer and actress, best known for her role as Batgirl in the 1960s Batman television series.
![Richard Barthelmess]()
Richard BarthelmessActor (heroes for sales), passes away from cancer at the age of 68.
- Draydon Carter
Pioneering scientist known for groundbreaking research in the field of biotechnology.
- Pandit Jasraj
Pandit Jasraj was a renowned Hindustani classical vocalist and one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century.
- Odai Barakat
Talented painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.
- Liviya Gershwin
Liviya Gershwin was an American composer and lyricist who collaborated with her brother, George Gershwin, on numerous Broadway musicals.
- Azaylea Frost
Pioneering playwright whose works challenged societal norms.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 17th
August 17, 1951: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 17, 1951:
- Rastafarianism - celebration of the birth of Marcus Garvey
- Roman Empire - Portunalia in honor of Portunes
August 17, 1951: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 17, 1951 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 13th and August 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 17, 1951: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 17, 1951 was While You Danced, Danced, Danced (I Walked In With A Smile) by Georgia Gibbs, according to the music chart for the week August 13th and August 19th.
August 17, 1951: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 17, 1951 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 13th and August 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Georgia Gibbs - While You Danced, Danced, Danced (I Walked In With A Smile)
- Les Paul & Mary Ford - The World Is Waiting For The Sunrise
- Les Paul - Whispering
- Guy Mitchell - Belle, Belle, My Liberty Belle
August 17, 1951: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 17, 1951 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
St. Benny the Dip
Release year: 1951
Directed by: Edgar G. Ulmer
Starring: Dick Haymes, Nina Foch, Roland Young, Lionel Stander
Country: United States of America
Criminal Lawyer
Release year: 1951
Directed by: Seymour Friedman
Starring: Pat O'Brien, Jane Wyatt, Carl Benton Reid, Mary Castle
My Outlaw Brother
Release year: 1951
Directed by: Elliott Nugent
Starring: Mickey Rooney, Wanda Hendrix, Robert Preston, Robert Stack
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
August 17, 1951: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 17, 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 17, 1951: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 17, 1951 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
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 …
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
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 …
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.
A Soldier'S Story
By: Omar Nelson Bradley
D-Day, the Battle of the Bulge and the liberation of Paris were all part of the relentless drive through Germany towards Allied victory. Omar Bradley, the "GI General", was present for every major engagement in the European.
Who was the US President on August 17, 1951?
On August 17, 1951 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 17, 1951?
On August 17, 1951 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).
Who was the Pope on August 17, 1951?
On August 17, 1951 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about August 17th?
August 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th 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 17th, such as:
- 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests: near the israel-gaza barrier, around 20,000 palestinians demonstrate. according to medical sources, two israeli defense forces personnel were killed and at least 270 more wounded by the force. 50 of these victims were shot with live ammunition.
- 2017 - 2017 barcelona attacks: a van drove into crowds in la rambla (barcelona) in an attack that spanish police call a terrorist attack. it killed at least 12 people. isil claims responsibility for the arrest of two suspects.
- 2016 - During a counter-terrorism raid in saint petersburg, russia on an apartment block, at least four north caucasus islamic militants were killed by federal security service (fsb).
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.
