Wednesday October 17, 1951: on this day

October 17, 1951 was the 290th day of the year 1951, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is October 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 October 17, 1951, who was born and died on October 17, 1951, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 17, 1951, which were the most popular songs (ex. Hey, Good Lookin' by Jo Stafford & Frankie Laine), movies (e.g. Stronghold, directed by Steve Sekely), TV series (e.g. Hour Of Decision) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 17th, 1951 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 17, 1951?


October 17, 1951 was a Wednesday and it was the 290th day of the year 1951 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 17, 1951 can also be written as 10/17/1951 in the US and as 17/10/1951 in UK and Europe.

October 17, 1951 in October 1951 calendar

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October 17, 1951: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 17, 1951:

  • Egyptian army fires on british troops
  • Cbs' eye logo premieres on tv.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 17th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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

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

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Discover the planets positions on October 17th, 1951 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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The moon phase on October 17, 1951 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 17, 1951 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 86% full, rising at 06:19 pm and setting at 10:06 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 15, 1951 while the next full moon would come on Nov 13, 1951.

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Who was born on October 17, 1951?


Famous people born on October 17, 1951:

  • Jean-Luc Thierry

    French anti-nuclear activist and environmentalist, and conscientious objector.

  • Shari Ulrich

    American-canadian violinist and singer (hometown band the pied pumkin, uhf).

  • Dirk Beheydt

    Belgian footballer.

  • Annie Borckink

    Dutch speed skater.

  • Roger Pontare

    Swedish singer.

  • François Allot

    French cartoonist, animator, and graphic designer.

  • Prabowo Subianto
  • Marcelo A. Moreno

Whose famous birthday is on October 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 17th:

  • Smita Patil
    Smita Patil

    Renowned Indian actress known for her impactful performances in Hindi and Marathi cinema.

  • Felicity Jones
    Felicity Jones

    Felicity Jones is an English actress known for her roles in films such as The Theory of Everything, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, and On the...

  • Wyclef Jean
    Wyclef Jean

    Wyclef jean is a musician, rapper, and actor known for being a member of the hip-hop group the fugees and for his solo career as a musician.

  • Montgomery Clift
    Montgomery Clift

    Renowned actor known for his roles in classic films like 'A Place in the Sun'.

  • Rob Marshall
    Rob Marshall

    American choreographer and director producer.

  • Margot Kidder
    Margot Kidder

    Margot kidder was a canadian-american actress best known for her iconic role as lois lane in the superman film series.

  • Evel Knievel
    Evel Knievel

    American daredevil and modern-day gladiator, who performs daring motorcycle stunts which have nearly killed him several times.

  • Mike Judge
    Mike Judge

    American voice actor, cartoonist, and filmmaker.

  • Jean Arthur
    Jean Arthur

    American singer and actress (d. 1991).

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October 17, 1951: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 72 years 5 months old,

or 869 months and 12 days old,

or 3780 weeks and 2 days old,

or 26462 days old,

if you were born on October 17, 1951.

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

There are 202 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 17th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on October 17, 1951:

  • Eugen Illés
  • Bernhard Kellermann
  • Leone Giacomo Ossola

What famous deaths happened on October 17th?

Famous deaths on October 17th:

  • Danièle Delorme
    Danièle Delorme

    French actress and producer of film, the daughter a noted painter and resistance worker andra (c) girard.

  • Teresa Brewer
    Teresa Brewer

    American jazz and pop singer (born 1931).

  • Levi Stubbs
    Levi Stubbs

    American baritone singer (four tops) (born 1936).

  • Joan Hickson
    Joan Hickson

    British actress (born in 1906).

  • John Stuart
    John Stuart

    Actor of scottish-english descent (d. 1979).

  • Anne Crawford
    Anne Crawford

    Actress from israel-english (d. 1956).

  • Nathanyl Chopin

    Celebrated composer known for his timeless music.

  • Fredderick Chopin

    Renowned Polish composer and virtuoso pianist of the Romantic era.

  • Hedi Bouraoui

    Canadian writer known for her contributions to literature.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 17th

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October 17, 1951: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 17, 1951:

  • United States - Black Poetry Day
  • UN International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
  • French Republican Calendar - Aubergine (Eggplant) Day, twenty-sixth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • Haiti - Jean-Jacques Dessalines (1806), State holiday
  • R.C. Saints - Saint Ignatius of Antioch; translation of Saint Audrey (áthelthryth); Saint Richard Gwyn
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October 17, 1951: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 17, 1951 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 15th and October 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 17, 1951: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 17, 1951 was Hey, Good Lookin' by Jo Stafford & Frankie Laine, according to the music chart for the week October 15th and October 21st.

October 17, 1951: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 17, 1951 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 15th and October 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Hey, Good Lookin'

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October 17, 1951: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 17, 1951 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Stronghold

Stronghold

Release year: 1951

Directed by: Steve Sekely

Starring: Veronica Lake, Zachary Scott, Arturo de Córdova, Irene Ajay

Ten Tall Men

Ten Tall Men

Release year: 1951

Directed by: Willis Goldbeck

Starring: Burt Lancaster, Jody Lawrance, Gilbert Roland, Kieron Moore

Unknown World

Unknown World

Release year: 1951

Directed by: Terry O. Morse

Starring: Bruce Kellogg, Otto Waldis, Jim Bannon, Tom Handley

Detective Story

Detective Story

Release year: 1951

Directed by: William Wyler

Starring: Kirk Douglas, Eleanor Parker, William Bendix, Cathy O'Donnell

Country: United States of America

Anne of the Indies

Anne of the Indies

Release year: 1951

Directed by: Jacques Tourneur

Starring: Jean Peters, Louis Jourdan, Debra Paget, Herbert Marshall

October 17, 1951: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

Hour of Decision

Hour of Decision

Release year: 1951

Directed by: C.M. Pennington-Richards

Mr. District Attorney

Mr. District Attorney

Release year: 1951

Sky King

Sky King

Release year: 1951

Starring: Kirby Grant, Gloria Winters

Country: United States of America

The Kate Smith Evening Hour

The Kate Smith Evening Hour

Release year: 1951

The Big Question

The Big Question

Release year: 1951

Directed by: -

October 17, 1951: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 17, 1951 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Melville Goodwin, Usa by John Marquand

Melville Goodwin, Usa

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

From Here To Eternity by James Jones

From Here To Eternity

By:

1941, Diamond Head, Hawaii Pvt. Robert E. Lee Prewitt, a champion welterweight boxer and a great bugler. He refuses to be part of the company's boxing squad, and he is given "the treatment".

Crime In America by Estes Kefauver

Crime In America

By:

Book by Kefauver and Estes

The Story Of The New York Times by Meyer Berger

The Story Of The New York Times

By:

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A Soldier'S Story by Omar Nelson Bradley

A Soldier'S Story

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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.

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Who was the US President on October 17, 1951?

On October 17, 1951 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 17, 1951?

On October 17, 1951 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).

Who was the Pope on October 17, 1951?

On October 17, 1951 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about October 17th?

October 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of October. 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 October 17th, such as:

  • 2018 - Two rockets were launched by palestinians from gaza strip at israel. one landed in beersheba in the south, inflicting severe damage to a home but not injuring anyone, while the other landed in the sea.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: battle of raqqa - the syrian democratic forces announce that the battle for isil’s de facto capital is over.
  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war: the battle of mosul is announced by haider al-abadi, iraqi prime minister, and backed by the u.s.-led coalition. this battle will retake isil-held mosul which was declared the capital of the caliphate in iraq. (reuters),

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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 October 1951?

October 1951 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.

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Wednesday October 17, 1951