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see horoscope and birth chart for January 17, 1951What happened on Wednesday January 17, 1951?
About January 17th, 1951, in brief:
- Historical events: During the Korean War, Chinese and North Korean forces successfully captured Seoul, marking a significant strategic victory in the ongoing conflict. The capture of the South Korean capital represented a major turning point in the war's momentum, demonstrating the military capabilities of the communist forces.
- Day of the week: January 17th, 1951 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
- Popular movie: The Enforcer directed by Bretaigne Windust, Raoul Walsh
More about January 17th, 1951? See below for more news and curiosities on January 17th, 1951.
Table of contents
- January 17, 1951: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was January 17, 1951?
- Who was born on January 17, 1951?
- January 17, 1951: What famous people died on that day?
- January 17, 1951: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- January 17, 1951: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on January 17, 1951?
- Back in 1951
January 17, 1951: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on January 17, 1951:
- Chinese and North Korean Forces Capture Seoul During the Korean War, Chinese and North Korean forces successfully captured Seoul, marking a significant strategic victory in the ongoing conflict. The capture of the South Korean capital represented a major turning point in the war's momentum, demonstrating the military capabilities of the communist forces.
- Viet Minh Offensive Against Hanoi The Viet Minh, a nationalist and communist movement in Vietnam, launched a strategic offensive against Hanoi, signaling escalating tensions in the First Indochina War. This military action was part of the broader struggle for Vietnamese independence from French colonial rule.
- Mount Lamington Volcanic Disaster Mount Lamington, located in New Guinea, erupted catastrophically, resulting in the tragic loss of approximately 3,000 lives. The volcanic event was one of the deadliest natural disasters in Papua New Guinea's history, causing widespread destruction and significant humanitarian impact.
- DUPE: China Declines Cease-Fire in Korea China officially refused a proposed cease-fire in the Korean War, indicating their commitment to continuing military operations and their strategic objectives in the conflict.
January 17, 1951: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was January 17, 1951?
January 17, 1951 was a Wednesday and it was the 17th day of the year 1951 in the Gregorian calendar.
January 17, 1951 can also be written as 1/17/1951 in the US and as 17/1/1951 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on January 17, 1951?
Famous people born on January 17, 1951:
- Rolando Thoeni
Italian alpine ski racer who won a bronze medal in slalom at the 1972 Winter Olympics and was a prominent figure in Italian skiing during...
- Damien Alary
January 17, 1951: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on January 17, 1951:
- Jyoti Prasad Agarwala
Indian poet, playwright, and director (b. 1903).
- Antonio Ghisu
January 17, 1951: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 17th is Capricorn.
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Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.
Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.
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January 17, 1951: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 17, 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.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthJanuary 17, 1951: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on January 17, 1951 was Waxing gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 17, 1951 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 79% full, rising at 12:12 pm and setting at 03:50 am.
The previous full moon was on Dec 24, 1950 while the next full moon would come on Jan 23, 1951.
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Your place in the Universe on January 17, 1951
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Someone born on January 17, 1951 is:
74 years 3 months old,
or 891 months and 6 days old,
or 3875 weeks
or 27125 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 17, 1951?
There are 269 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday January 17th 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 17, 1951?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 17, 1951.
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