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see horoscope and birth chart for October 17, 1951What happened on Wednesday October 17, 1951?
About October 17th, 1951, in brief:
- Historical events: On October 17, 1951, tensions escalated in Egypt when Egyptian military forces fired upon British troops stationed in the Suez Canal zone. This incident was a critical moment in the growing anti-colonial sentiment in Egypt, signaling the increasing resistance against British military presence and imperial control in the region.
- Day of the week: October 17th, 1951 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
- #1 US song: Hey, Good Lookin' by Jo Stafford & Frankie Laine
- Popular movie: Stronghold directed by Steve Sekely
More about October 17th, 1951? See below for more news and curiosities on October 17th, 1951.
Table of contents
- October 17, 1951: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was October 17, 1951?
- Who was born on October 17, 1951?
- October 17, 1951: What famous people died on that day?
- October 17, 1951: Number 1 song on that day
- October 17, 1951: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 17, 1951: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on October 17, 1951?
- Back in 1951
October 17, 1951: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 17, 1951:
- Egyptian Army Confronts British Troops in Suez Canal Zone On October 17, 1951, tensions escalated in Egypt when Egyptian military forces fired upon British troops stationed in the Suez Canal zone. This incident was a critical moment in the growing anti-colonial sentiment in Egypt, signaling the increasing resistance against British military presence and imperial control in the region.
- CBS Introduces Iconic Eye Logo on Television On October 17, 1951, CBS (Columbia Broadcasting System) premiered its now-famous eye logo on television, marking a significant moment in broadcast media branding. This simple yet memorable logo would become one of the most recognizable symbols in television history, representing the network's visual identity for decades to come.
October 17, 1951: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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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.
Who was born on October 17, 1951?
Famous people born on October 17, 1951:
- Jean-Luc Thierry
Prominent French environmental activist who dedicated his career to anti-nuclear campaigns with Greenpeace, notably challenging nuclear...
October 17, 1951: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 17, 1951:
- Eugen Illés
- Bernhard Kellermann
- Leone Giacomo Ossola
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.
- Jo Stafford & Frankie Laine - Hey, Good Lookin'
October 17, 1951: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 17th is Libra.
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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?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 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 birthOctober 17, 1951: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 17, 1951 was Waning gibbous.
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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Your place in the Universe on October 17, 1951
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Someone born on October 17, 1951 is:
73 years 6 months old,
or 882 months and 6 days old,
or 3836 weeks
or 26852 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 17, 1951?
There are 177 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 17th 2025.
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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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