What happened on Monday August 20, 1951?

Here's what happened on August 20, 1951:

• Harry S. Truman's Presidency in 1951 Harry S. Truman was serving as the 33rd President of the United States during a critical period of the Cold War and post-World War II reconstruction. By August 20, 1951, his administration was managing significant geopolitical challenges, including the ongoing Korean War and early stages of the Cold War tensions with the Soviet Union.
• Clement Attlee's Leadership of the United Kingdom Clement Attlee was serving as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, leading the Labour Party during a transformative period of post-war British politics. His government was implementing significant social welfare reforms and managing the complex process of decolonization across the British Empire.
• Pope Pius XII's Papacy Pope Pius XII was leading the Roman Catholic Church during a tumultuous period in world history, having navigated the challenges of World War II and the early years of the Cold War. His papacy was marked by significant theological and diplomatic developments within the Catholic Church.

Events in 1951

August 20, 1951: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 20, 1951

Newspapers from Aug. 20, 1951

August 20, 1951 was a Monday and it was the 232nd day of the year 1951 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 20, 1951 can also be written as 8/20/1951 in the US and as 20/8/1951 in UK and Europe.

August 20, 1951 in August 1951 calendar

Famous people born on August 20, 1951:

• Phil Lynott

  Legendary rock bassist and lead singer of the Irish rock band Thin Lizzy, a significant figure in rock music history.

• John Deacon

  Bassist of the legendary rock band Queen, known for his distinctive bass lines and significant contribution to the band's iconic sound.

• Gustavo Santaolalla

  Acclaimed Argentine musician, composer, and record producer, known for his work in film scores and Latin American music.

• Marcel Dadi

  French-Tunisian Jewish musician and folk guitarist who won the Country Music Award in Nashville in 1996, known for his exceptional guitar...

• Mohamed Morsi

  Egyptian politician and engineer who served as the 5th President of Egypt, a key figure in the country's political transformation during the...

• Greg Bear

  Renowned American science fiction author known for his innovative and scientifically grounded storytelling, contributing significantly to...

Famous people born in 1951

Famous people born on August 20th

Famous people died on August 20, 1951:

• İzzettin Çalışlar

  Turkish general (b. 1882).

Famous people who died in 1951

Famous people who died on August 20th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 20th is Leo.

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Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 20, 1951: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 20, 1951 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 20, 1951 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 20, 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 August 20, 1951 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 76% full, rising at 09:28 pm and setting at 11:15 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 17, 1951 while the next full moon would come on Sep 15, 1951.

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Your place in the Universe on August 20, 1951

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Someone born on August 20, 1951 is:

73 years 8 months old,

or 884 months and 24 days old,

or 3847 weeks and 2 days old,

or 26931 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 20, 1951?

There are 98 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 20th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 20, 1951?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 20, 1951.

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