Tuesday August 21, 1951
US date format: 8/21/1951, UK date format: 21/8/1951
It was Tuesday, under the sign of Leo (see zodiac on August 21, 1951). The US president was Harry S. Truman (Democrat), the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour), Pope Pius XII was leading the Catholic Church.
Famous people born on this day include Glenn Hughes and Harry Smith in Indiana.
The River, directed by Jean Renoir, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1951
while Nature'S Ways by Roy Chapman Andrews was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching The Lighter Side.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
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Historical Events
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Holidays
- Ninoy Aquino Day - special holiday in the Philippines.
- Orthodox - Thaddaeus
- RC saints - Pope Pius X
- Roman festivals - Consualia, in honor of Consus, is held
Famous Birthday
- Glenn Hughes
- Harry Smith in Indiana: USA; TV host (CBS Morning Show).
- Eric Goles: Chilean mathematician and computer...
- Margo Kane: Canadian actress and playwright.
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Famous Deaths
- Constant Lambert: British composer and conductor (Born...
- (Leonard) Constant Lambert: English Composer (Rio Grande), dies at...
Movies
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Ace in the Hole
Directed by: Billy Wilder
Starring: Kirk Douglas, Jan Sterling, Robert Arthur, Porter Hall
Country: United States of America
Strangers on a Train
Directed by: Alfred Hitchcock
Starring: Farley Granger, Robert Walker, Ruth Roman, Leo G. Carroll
Country: United States of America
The Lavender Hill Mob
Directed by: Charles Crichton
Starring: Alec Guinness, Stanley Holloway, Sidney James, Alfie Bass
Country: United States of America
The River
Directed by: Jean Renoir
Starring: Patricia Walters, Nora Swinburne, Esmond Knight, Arthur Shields
Country: United States of America
En la palma de tu mano
Directed by: Roberto Gavaldón
Starring: Arturo de Córdova, Leticia Palma, Ramón Gay, Consuelo Guerrero de Luna
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TV Series
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Front Page Detective
Starring: Edmund Lowe, Paula Drew, George Pembroke
Country: United States of America
All Around the Town
Directed by: Paolo Barzman
Manhunt
Directed by: Greg Barker
The Lighter Side
Heritage
Directed by: Will von Tagen
Days to next August 21
If August 21, 1951 is your birthday you're 69 years, 5 months, 5 days old and you'll celebrate your next birthday in 6 months, 26 days.
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in August 1951?
- LIFE: Swimmer Barbara Hobelmann
- Time: TIME Magazine Cover: Lt. Gen. Vasily Stalin -- Aug. 20, 1951
Books
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Nature'S Ways
By: Roy Chapman Andrews
A colorful vintage children's book about nature, illustrated with bold paintings , drawing and photos by Andre Durenceau et.al.
A Soldier'S Story
By: Omar Nelson Bradley
D-Day, the Battle of the Bulge, the liberation of Paris, the relentless drive through Germany toward Allied victory--Omar Bradley, the "GI General," was there for every major engagement in the European
The Troubled Air
By: Irwin Shaw
Irwin Shaw’s provocative classic about courage and morality at the height of McCarthyismClement Archer, head of a popular radio show, faces a profound dilemma: Five of his employees stand accused of
The Sea Around Us
By: Rachel Carson
Published in 1951, The Sea Around Us is one of the most remarkably successful books ever written about the natural world. Rachel Carson's rare ability to combine scientific insight with moving, poetic prose catapulted her book to first place on …
The Cruel Sea
By: Nicholas Monsarrat
A powerful novel of the North Atlantic in World Wat II, this is the story of the British ships Compass Rose and Saltash and of their desparate cat-and-mouse game with Nazi U-boats.
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on August 21, 1951?
On August 21, 1951 the day of the week was Tuesday.
What zodiac sign is August 21, 1951?
On August 21, 1951 the zodiac sign was Leo.
Who was the US President on August 21, 1951?
On August 21, 1951 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 21, 1951?
On August 21, 1951 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).
Who was the Pope on August 21, 1951?
On August 21, 1951 Pope Pius XII was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people are born on August 21, 1951?
On August 21, 1951 several famous people were born including, Glenn Hughes, Eric Goles, Harry Smith in Indiana.
Which famous people died on August 21, 1951?
Famous people died on August 21, 1951 include, Constant Lambert, (Leonard) Constant Lambert.
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