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see horoscope and birth chart for November 17, 1951What happened on Saturday November 17, 1951?
About November 17th, 1951, in brief:
- Historical events: On November 17, 1951, during the early stages of American involvement in Vietnam, the North Vietnamese Army (NVA) executed a devastating ambush against the U.S. 7th Cavalry Regiment at Landing Zone Albany in the Ia Drang Valley. The surprise attack inflicted severe casualties on American troops, nearly decimating the unit and marking a critical moment in the escalating conflict. This battle would become a significant early engagement that highlighted the brutal and unpredictable nature of guerrilla warfare in the dense jungle terrain of Vietnam.
- Day of the week: November 17th, 1951 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
- #1 US song: Charmaine by Mantovani & His Orchestra
- Popular movie: Another Man's Poison directed by Irving Rapper
More about November 17th, 1951? See below for more news and curiosities on November 17th, 1951.
Table of contents
- November 17, 1951: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was November 17, 1951?
- Who was born on November 17, 1951?
- November 17, 1951: What famous people died on that day?
- November 17, 1951: Number 1 song on that day
- November 17, 1951: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- November 17, 1951: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on November 17, 1951?
- Back in 1951
November 17, 1951: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on November 17, 1951:
- Battle of Landing Zone Albany - Devastating Ambush in Vietnam War On November 17, 1951, during the early stages of American involvement in Vietnam, the North Vietnamese Army (NVA) executed a devastating ambush against the U.S. 7th Cavalry Regiment at Landing Zone Albany in the Ia Drang Valley. The surprise attack inflicted severe casualties on American troops, nearly decimating the unit and marking a critical moment in the escalating conflict. This battle would become a significant early engagement that highlighted the brutal and unpredictable nature of guerrilla warfare in the dense jungle terrain of Vietnam.
November 17, 1951: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was November 17, 1951?
November 17, 1951 was a Saturday and it was the 321st day of the year 1951 in the Gregorian calendar.
November 17, 1951 can also be written as 11/17/1951 in the US and as 17/11/1951 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on November 17, 1951?
Famous people born on November 17, 1951:
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Stephen RootVersatile American character actor known for comedic roles in films and TV shows like Office Space and King of the Hill.
- Dean Martin
Legendary American singer, actor, and comedian, one of the most famous entertainers of the 20th century.
- Brent Carver
Acclaimed Canadian stage and film actor, renowned for powerful performances in theater productions and winner of the Canadian Film Award in...
- Jack Vettriano
Self-taught Scottish artist known for popular, controversial paintings like 'The Singing Butler', challenging traditional art establishment...
- Dominique Meens
November 17, 1951: What famous people died on that day?
November 17, 1951: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on November 17, 1951 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week November 12th and November 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
November 17, 1951: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on November 17, 1951 was Charmaine by Mantovani & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week November 12th and November 18th.
- Mantovani & His Orchestra - Charmaine
November 17, 1951: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 17th is Scorpio.
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Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.
Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.
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November 17, 1951: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 17, 1951 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.
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Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthNovember 17, 1951: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on November 17, 1951 was Waning gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 17, 1951 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 78% full, rising at 07:28 pm and setting at 11:17 am.
The previous full moon was on Nov 13, 1951 while the next full moon would come on Dec 13, 1951.
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Your place in the Universe on November 17, 1951
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Someone born on November 17, 1951 is:
73 years 5 months old,
or 881 months and 27 days old,
or 3834 weeks and 4 days old,
or 26842 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on November 17, 1951?
There are 187 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday November 17th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on November 17, 1951?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on November 17, 1951.
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