Thursday December 20, 1951: on this day

December 20, 1951 was the 354th day of the year 1951, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is December 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 December 20, 1951, who was born and died on December 20, 1951, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 20, 1951, which were the most popular songs (ex. Dance Me Loose by Arthur Godfrey), movies (e.g. Bellissima, directed by Luchino Visconti), TV series (e.g. Dragnet) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 20th, 1951 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 20, 1951?


December 20, 1951 was a Thursday and it was the 354th day of the year 1951 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 20, 1951 can also be written as 12/20/1951 in the US and as 20/12/1951 in UK and Europe.

December 20, 1951 in December 1951 calendar

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December 20, 1951: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 20, 1951:

  • The ebr-1 in arco, idaho becomes the first nuclear power plant to generate electricity. the electricity powered four light bulbs.

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December 20, 1951: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 20th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 20, 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.

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Discover the planets positions on December 20th, 1951 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 20, 1951: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

49%

The moon phase on December 20, 1951 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 20, 1951 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 49% full, rising at 10:28 pm and setting at 11:46 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 13, 1951 while the next full moon would come on Jan 12, 1952.

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Who was born on December 20, 1951?


Famous people born on December 20, 1951:

  • Freddi Spencer

    Legendary motorcycle racer known for his success in the 1980s.

  • Kateleen Atkinson

    Kateleen Atkinson is a British novelist best known for her novel 'Life After Life' and the 'Jackson Brodie' mystery series.

  • Peter May

    Scottish scriptwriter and novelist.

  • Nuala O'Loan

    Baroness o'loan, northern irish academic and police ombudsman.

  • Marta Russell

    American journalist, author, and activist (b. 1951).

  • Lynne Featherstone

    English blogger and politician.

  • Christopher Le Brun

    English sculptor and painter.

  • Gilbert Montagne

    French musician.

  • Joey Silvera

    American porn actor and director.

  • Shigeru Suzuki
  • Salvatore Buglio
  • Federico Antinori
  • Walter Basso
  • Wolfgang Güldenpfennig
  • Lee Nak-yon

Whose famous birthday is on December 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 20th:

  • Jaydy Michel
    Jaydy Michel

    Mexican actress known for her work in telenovelas.

  • Jonah Hill
    Jonah Hill

    American actor known for his roles in comedy films.

  • Bob Morley
    Bob Morley

    Actor.

  • Alain de Botton
    Alain de Botton

    Swiss-english philosopher, author.

  • Jenny Agutter
    Jenny Agutter

    British actress known for her roles in 'Logan's Run' and 'An American Werewolf in London'.

  • Nicole de Boer
    Nicole de Boer

    Canadian actress.

  • David Cook
    David Cook

    American singer, winner on american idol.

  • John Hillerman
    John Hillerman

    American actor, stage and film.

  • Audrey Totter
    Audrey Totter

    Joliet, illinois -- actress (carpetbaggers, set-up).

  • George Roy Hill
    George Roy Hill

    American film director (born in 1922).

See more famous people and celebrities born on December 20th

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December 20, 1951: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 72 years 4 months old,

or 868 months

or 3774 weeks and 2 days old,

or 26420 days old,

if you were born on December 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 December 20, 1951?

There are 244 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 20th 2024.

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

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

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December 20, 1951: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on December 20th?

Famous deaths on December 20th:

  • Brittany Murphy
    Brittany Murphy

    Brittany murphy was an american actress known for her roles in popular films such as clueless, 8 mile, and just married.

  • Carl Sagan
    Carl Sagan

    American astrophysicist and exobiologist.

  • John Steinbeck
    John Steinbeck

    American writer who wrote best-selling novels and was made into movies.

  • Thomas Newman
    Thomas Newman

    Actor/composer (cape fear) dies at 60 from a heart attack.

  • Bobby Darin
    Bobby Darin

    American singer, actor and recording artist.

  • Arnold Stang
    Arnold Stang

    American singer and actor (d. 2009).

  • Madge Sinclair
    Madge Sinclair

    Kingston, jamaica -- actress.

  • Helene Heigh
    Helene Heigh

    Actress (undercover woman teen age thunder), died at 86.

  • Mervil Meyer

    Renowned scientist who made significant contributions to the field of physics.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 20th

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December 20, 1951: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 20, 1951:

  • R.C. Saints - Saint Dominic of Silos
  • Also see December 20 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • The first All Faiths Day was celebrated in 2003 in Canandaigua, New York.

Observances on December 20, 1951:

  • International Human Solidarity Day
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December 20, 1951: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 20, 1951 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 17th and December 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 20, 1951: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 20, 1951 was Dance Me Loose by Arthur Godfrey, according to the music chart for the week December 17th and December 23rd.

December 20, 1951: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 20, 1951 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 17th and December 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Dance Me Loose

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December 20, 1951: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 20, 1951 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Bellissima

Bellissima

Release year: 1951

Directed by: Luchino Visconti

Starring: Anna Magnani, Walter Chiari, Tina Apicella, Gastone Renzelli

Country: United States of America

The African Queen

The African Queen

Release year: 1951

Directed by: John Huston

Starring: Humphrey Bogart, Katharine Hepburn, Robert Morley, Peter Bull

Country: United States of America

Double Dynamite

Double Dynamite

Release year: 1951

Directed by: Irving Cummings

Starring: Jane Russell, Groucho Marx, Frank Sinatra, Don McGuire

Westward the Women

Westward the Women

Release year: 1951

Directed by: William A. Wellman

Starring: Robert Taylor, Denise Darcel, Hope Emerson, John McIntire

Country: United States of America

Decision Before Dawn

Decision Before Dawn

Release year: 1951

Directed by: Anatole Litvak

Starring: Richard Basehart, Gary Merrill, Oskar Werner, Hildegard Knef

Country: United States of America

December 20, 1951: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 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:

Dragnet

Dragnet

Release year: 1951

Written by:

Directed by: Jack Webb

Starring: Jack Webb

Country: United States of America

The Dinah Shore Show

The Dinah Shore Show

Release year: 1951

Starring: Dinah Shore, Gisele MacKenzie, Fred Waring

Country: United States of America

Those Two

Those Two

Release year: 1951

Directed by: Michele Morando

Pet Shop

Pet Shop

Release year: 1951

Directed by: Hope Perello

Sara Crewe

Sara Crewe

Release year: 1951

December 20, 1951: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 20, 1951 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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".

Show Biz by Abel Green and Joe Laurie Jr

Show Biz

By:

Hardback compendium/chronology, detailed history of popular theatre, radio, film and television, 1905-1950. It is written in a clear and easy-to-read style. Good sourcebook. Exhaustive index.

Washington Confidential by Jack Lait and Lee Mortimer

Washington Confidential

By:

Washington Confidential, Mass Market Paperback

The Holy Sinner by Thomas Mann

The Holy Sinner

By:

The Holy Sinner was first published in 1951. It explores a topic that fascinated Thomas Mann until the end: evil's origins and its connection to magic.

Gods, Graves And Scholars by C.W. Ceram

Gods, Graves And Scholars

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The author stated that "my book was not written with scholarly pretensions." My goal was to show the human side of archeology and its dramatic qualities.

history

Who was the US President on December 20, 1951?

On December 20, 1951 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 20, 1951?

On December 20, 1951 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 20, 1951?

On December 20, 1951 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about December 20th?

December 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of December. 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 December 20th, such as:

  • 2018 - In honor of former president barack obama, parts of ventura freeway in southern california will be renamed "president barack h. obama highway".
  • 2017 - Uber is a transport company, and not a digital services. the european court of justice (ecj), rules that uber must accept stricter licensing and regulation within the european union. uber was instructed to follow local taxi rules in barcelona when the case began.
  • 2016 - Six men are being held in ankara in connection to the assassination of andrei karlov (russian ambassador to turkey).

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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 December 1951?

December 1951 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.

Discover how December 1951 calendar looked like.

Thursday December 20, 1951