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see horoscope and birth chart for December 20, 1951What happened on Thursday December 20, 1951?
About December 20th, 1951, in brief:
- Historical events: The Experimental Breeder Reactor I (EBR-1) successfully generated electricity for the first time, powering four light bulbs in a groundbreaking demonstration of nuclear power's potential. Located in Arco, Idaho, this milestone marked a pivotal moment in energy technology, proving that nuclear reactions could be harnessed to produce electrical power.
- Day of the week: December 20th, 1951 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
- #1 US song: Dance Me Loose by Arthur Godfrey
- Popular movie: The African Queen directed by John Huston
More about December 20th, 1951? See below for more news and curiosities on December 20th, 1951.
Table of contents
- December 20, 1951: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was December 20, 1951?
- Who was born on December 20, 1951?
- December 20, 1951: Number 1 song on that day
- December 20, 1951: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 20, 1951: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on December 20, 1951?
- Back in 1951
December 20, 1951: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 20, 1951:
- First Nuclear Power Generation The Experimental Breeder Reactor I (EBR-1) successfully generated electricity for the first time, powering four light bulbs in a groundbreaking demonstration of nuclear power's potential. Located in Arco, Idaho, this milestone marked a pivotal moment in energy technology, proving that nuclear reactions could be harnessed to produce electrical power.
- First Television Opera Premiere Composer Gian Carlo Menotti made television history by premiering 'Amahl and the Night Visitors' on NBC, creating the first opera specifically written for the television medium. This 45-minute production represented a significant moment in both musical and broadcast entertainment, bridging classical art forms with emerging broadcast technology.
December 20, 1951: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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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.
Who was born on December 20, 1951?
Famous people born on December 20, 1951:
- Peter May
Renowned Scottish crime novelist and screenwriter known for his internationally acclaimed detective series and forensic thrillers.
- Kate Atkinson
- Lee Nak-yon
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.
- Arthur Godfrey - Dance Me Loose
December 20, 1951: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 20th is Sagittarius.
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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?
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.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthDecember 20, 1951: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 20, 1951 was Waning gibbous.
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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Your place in the Universe on December 20, 1951
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Someone born on December 20, 1951 is:
73 years 4 months old,
or 880 months and 24 days old,
or 3829 weeks and 6 days old,
or 26809 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 20, 1951?
There are 220 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 20th 2025.
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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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