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August 20, 1951 was the 232nd day of the year 1951, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Monday.
Is August 20, 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 August 20, 1951, who was born and died on August 20, 1951, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 20, 1951, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. The River, directed by Jean Renoir), TV series (e.g. The Lighter Side) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 20th, 1951 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 20, 1951?
- August 20, 1951: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 20, 1951: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 20, 1951?
- August 20, 1951: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 20, 1951: What famous people died on that day?
- August 20, 1951: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 20, 1951: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 20, 1951: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 20, 1951: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 20, 1951?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 20, 1951?
- Who was the Pope on August 20, 1951?
What day of the week was August 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: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 20th is Leo.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
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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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 20th, 1951 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 20, 1951: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 20, 1951 was Full Moon.
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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Who was born on August 20, 1951?
Famous people born on August 20, 1951:
- Mohammad Morsi
Egyptian President who was ousted in a military coup.
- Marcel Dadi
French-tunisian jewish musician and folk guitarist.
- Victorin Lurel
Victorin lurel is a french politician known for serving as the minister of overseas france from 2012 to 2014.
- DeForest Soaries
American minister and politician, 30th secretary of state of new jersey.
- Greg Bear
American author (d. 2022).
- Gustavo Santaolalla
Musician.
- John Deacon
Musician.
- Phil Lynott
Dublin, ireland -- thin lizzy is a rock bassist.
- Svetlana Oktyabrevna Omelchenko
Russia -- cosmonaut.
- Peter Barakan
- Tomasz Peta
- André Nzapayeké
Whose famous birthday is on August 20th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 20th:
![Andrew Garfield]()
Andrew GarfieldAndrew garfield is a british-american actor known for his roles in the social network and the amazing spider-man series.
![Amy Adams]()
Amy AdamsAmy adams is an american actress known for her versatile roles in films such as enchanted, american hustle, and arrival.
![Demi Lovato]()
Demi LovatoAmerican singer-songwriter, musician, and actress.
![Fred Durst]()
Fred DurstFred durst is an american singer best known as the lead vocalist of the band limp bizkit.
![Misha Collins]()
Misha CollinsAmerican actor and director.
![Ben Barnes]()
Ben BarnesBen barnes is an english actor known for his roles in the chronicles of narnia series and the tv series westworld.
![James Marsters]()
James MarstersJames marsters is an american actor best known for his role as the vampire spike in the television series buffy the vampire slayer.
![Gerald McRaney]()
Gerald McRaneyGerald mcraney is an american actor known for his roles in television series such as simon & simon, major dad, and this is us.
![Ron Paul]()
Ron PaulAmerican politician and physician, paul is an active member and nominee of the libertarian party for president in 1988.
![Joan Allen]()
Joan AllenAmerican actress who can play both lead and supporting roles on screen and stage.
August 20, 1951: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 72 years 8 months old,
or 872 months and 6 days old,
or 3792 weeks and 4 days old,
or 26548 days old,
if you were born on August 20, 1951.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 20, 1951?
There are 116 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 20th 2024.
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.
August 20, 1951: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 20, 1951:
- İzzettin Çalışlar
Turkish general (b. 1882).
What famous deaths happened on August 20th?
Famous deaths on August 20th:
![Phyllis Diller]()
Phyllis DillerAmerican comedian who burst onto the stage in san francisco in 1954 wearing a sequined minidress, an orange fright-wig and gold ankle-high...
![Jerry Lewis]()
Jerry LewisAmerican comedian, writer, actor and producer.
![Ilona Massey]()
Ilona MasseyHungarian-born American actress and singer who appeared in several Hollywood films.
![Ulla Jacobsson]()
Ulla JacobssonSwedish actress, perhaps most well-known for her role as the only female speaker in the film zulu.
- Ruhama Goldberg
Esteemed researcher in the field of biotechnology, known for groundbreaking discoveries.
- Aulora Smith
Bestselling author known for her captivating novels that have touched the hearts of many.
- Elmore Leonard
Elmore Leonard was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the Negro leagues.
- Stefhanie Tubbs Jones
First African-American woman to represent Ohio in the U.S.
- Sircharles Sedley
Celebrated playwright of the Restoration era.
- Otillia Lindemann
Renowned German soprano known for her performances in leading opera houses.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 20th
August 20, 1951: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 20, 1951:
- Morocco - Revolution of the King and the People Day
- RC saints - Saint Bernard of Clairvaux
- Estonia - Restoration Day
- Hungary - St. Stephen's day, the main national holiday in Hungary
- Bahá'f Faith - Feast of Asmá (Names) - First day of the ninth month of the Bahá'f Calendar
August 20, 1951: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 20, 1951 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The River
Release year: 1951
Directed by: Jean Renoir
Starring: Patricia Walters, Nora Swinburne, Esmond Knight, Arthur Shields
Country: United States of America
People Will Talk
Release year: 1951
Directed by: Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Starring: Cary Grant, Jeanne Crain, Finlay Currie, Hume Cronyn
Country: United States of America
An American in Paris
Release year: 1951
Directed by: Vincente Minnelli
Starring: Gene Kelly, Leslie Caron, Oscar Levant, Georges Guétary
Country: United States of America
Flying Leathernecks
Release year: 1951
Directed by: Nicholas Ray
Starring: John Wayne, Robert Ryan, Don Taylor, Janis Carter
Country: United States of America
Rhubarb
Release year: 1951
Directed by: Arthur Lubin
Starring: Ray Milland, Jan Sterling, Gene Lockhart, William Frawley
August 20, 1951: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 20, 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:
The Lighter Side
Release year: 1951
Heritage
Release year: 1951
Directed by: Will von Tagen
Manhunt
Release year: 1951
Directed by: Greg Barker
Front Page Detective
Release year: 1951
Starring: Edmund Lowe, Paula Drew, George Pembroke
Country: United States of America
All Around the Town
Release year: 1951
Directed by: Paolo Barzman
August 20, 1951: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 20, 1951 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
His Eye Is On The Sparrow
By: Ethel Waters and Charles Samuels
Ethel Waters's His Eye is on the Sparrow is perhaps the most important autobiography about a black female performer. It captures both the horrors and the joys of African American women's experiences through the sometimes bitter but always forgiving voice …
From Here To Eternity
By: James Jones
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".
The Sea Around Us
By: Rachel Carson
The Sea Around Us was published in 1951 and is one of the most successful books ever about the natural world. Rachel Carson's unique ability to combine scientific insight and moving, poetic prose saw her book rise to the top …
Who was the US President on August 20, 1951?
On August 20, 1951 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 20, 1951?
On August 20, 1951 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).
Who was the Pope on August 20, 1951?
On August 20, 1951 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about August 20th?
August 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of August. 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 August 20th, such as:
- 2018 - Terrorism in europe. a man storms into a mossos-d'esquadra station carrying a knife and is shot by an officer. the incident is being treated as an attempt to terrorist attack by police.
- 2017 - Iraqi civil war: battle of tal afar 2017: iraqi security forces launch a ground offensive, along with shi'ite volunteers, kurdish peshmerga fighters and shi'ite volunteers, to retake tal afar from the islamic state of iraq (isil) militants. since the liberation of mosul, the city has been isolated and is now in the hands of isil.
- 2016 - Gaziantep bombing. a suicide bomber attacks a kurdish wedding celebration at gaziantep in turkey, killing at least 22 and wounding 94. (reuters),
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 August 1951?
August 1951 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.
