What happened on Sunday June 17, 1951?

About June 17th, 1951, in brief:

  • Historical events: Bunker Hill Day commemorated the historic Battle of Bunker Hill from the American Revolutionary War, observed on June 17, 1951.
  • Day of the week: June 17th, 1951 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • Popular movie: En la palma de tu mano directed by Roberto Gavaldón

More about June 17th, 1951? See below for more news and curiosities on June 17th, 1951.

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June 17, 1951: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 17, 1951:

  • Bunker Hill Day Bunker Hill Day commemorated the historic Battle of Bunker Hill from the American Revolutionary War, observed on June 17, 1951.
  • Father's Day Father's Day was celebrated on June 17, 1951, honoring fathers and paternal figures across the United States.
  • Flahooley Musical Closes on Broadway The musical 'Flahooley' concluded its run at the Broadhurst Theater in New York City after a relatively short 40-performance engagement, reflecting the challenging nature of Broadway productions in the early 1950s.
  • National Mascot Day National Mascot Day was observed on June 17, 1951, recognizing the cultural significance of mascots in sports, entertainment, and community representation.
  • World Juggling Day World Juggling Day was observed on June 17, 1951, celebrating the art and skill of juggling as a performance art and recreational activity.

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June 17, 1951: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was June 17, 1951?


June 17, 1951 was a Sunday and it was the 168th day of the year 1951 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 17, 1951 can also be written as 6/17/1951 in the US and as 17/6/1951 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on June 17, 1951?


Famous people born on June 17, 1951:

  • Joe Piscopo
    Joe Piscopo

    American comedian and actor famous for his memorable Saturday Night Live performances in the 1980s, particularly his iconic impressions of...

  • Roberto Duran

    Legendary Panamanian boxer known as 'Hands of Stone', one of the greatest lightweight and welterweight champions in boxing history.

  • Starhawk

    Influential American author, activist, and witch who has been pivotal in reviving and popularizing modern pagan and ecofeminist...

  • Paul McGuinness

    Renowned talent manager, particularly famous for managing the iconic rock band U2 from their early days until 2013, playing a crucial role...

  • Sarclo (singer)

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June 17, 1951: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on June 17, 1951:

  • Robert Emmett Tansey

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June 17, 1951: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 17th is Gemini.

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June 17, 1951: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 17, 1951 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.

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June 17, 1951: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 17, 1951 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 17, 1951 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 06:54 pm and setting at 03:55 am.

The previous full moon was on May 21, 1951 while the next full moon would come on Jun 19, 1951.

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How old is someone born on June 17, 1951?


Someone born on June 17, 1951 is:

73 years 10 months old,

or 886 months and 27 days old,

or 3856 weeks and 3 days old,

or 26995 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 17, 1951?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 17, 1951?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on June 17, 1951.

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