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August 22, 1951 was the 234th day of the year 1951, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is August 22, 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 22, 1951, who was born and died on August 22, 1951, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 22, 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 22nd, 1951 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 22, 1951?
- August 22, 1951: What happened on that day?
- August 22, 1951: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 22, 1951: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 22, 1951?
- August 22, 1951: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 22, 1951: What famous people died on that day?
- August 22, 1951: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 22, 1951: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 22, 1951: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 22, 1951: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 22, 1951?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 22, 1951?
- Who was the Pope on August 22, 1951?
What day of the week was August 22, 1951?
August 22, 1951 was a Wednesday and it was the 234th day of the year 1951 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 22, 1951 can also be written as 8/22/1951 in the US and as 22/8/1951 in UK and Europe.
August 22, 1951: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 22, 1951:
- Harlem globetrotters play in olympic stadium, berlin, germany, before audience of 75,052.
August 22, 1951: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 22nd 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 22, 1951: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 22, 1951 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 22nd, 1951 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 22, 1951: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 22, 1951 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 22, 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 22, 1951 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 56% full, rising at 09:52 pm and setting at 01:29 pm.
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 22, 1951?
Famous people born on August 22, 1951:
- Chandra Prakash Mainali
Nepalese politician.
- Chandra Mainali
Nepalese politician.
- Mary Allen
English journalist.
- Roberto Montorsi
- Remo Rapino
- Luciano Garatti
- Jack Starr
- Leiko Ikemura
- Gordon Liu
- Stephen Kappes
Whose famous birthday is on August 22nd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 22nd:
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Dua LipaDua lipa is a british pop singer known for hits like 'new rules' and 'don't start now'.
![Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje]()
Adewale Akinnuoye-AgbajeAdewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje is a British actor known for his roles in popular TV shows and films such as 'Lost', 'Oz', and 'The Bourne...
![James Corden]()
James CordenJames corden is a british comedian and actor, best known for hosting the late late show and for his role in the film into the woods.
![Kristen Wiig]()
Kristen WiigKristen wiig is an american comedian known for her work on saturday night live and her roles in popular comedy films such as bridesmaids and...
![Tori Amos]()
Tori AmosAmerican singer-songwriter.
![Rodrigo Santoro]()
Rodrigo SantoroRodrigo santoro is a brazilian actor known for his roles in popular films such as 300 and love actually.
![Richard Armitage]()
Richard ArmitageRichard armitage is an english actor known for his roles in the hobbit film series and the tv series north & south.
![Ray Bradbury]()
Ray BradburyAmerican sci-fi and fantasy writer, widely admired and well-known.
![Honor Blackman]()
Honor BlackmanBritish actress.
![Leni Riefenstahl]()
Leni RiefenstahlLeni riefenstahl, a german film director and producer, screenwriter, editor.
August 22, 1951: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 72 years 8 months old,
or 872 months and 1 day old,
or 3791 weeks and 6 days old,
or 26543 days old,
if you were born on August 22, 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 22, 1951?
There are 121 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 22nd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 22, 1951?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 22, 1951.
August 22, 1951: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 22, 1951:
- Jack Bickell
Canadian businessman and philanthropist (b. 1884).
- J P Bickell
Canadian businessman and owner of a sports team (born 1884).
- Harry Blackstaffe
- Ernesto Bosch
What famous deaths happened on August 22nd?
Famous deaths on August 22nd:
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Colleen DewhurstColleen Dewhurst was a Canadian-American actress known for her work on stage and screen, winning two Tony Awards.
![Sebastian Cabot]()
Sebastian CabotActor and singer from english-canadian (d. 1977).
- Dorotea Mackiewicz
Pioneering investigative journalist known for her fearless reporting on corruption.
- Laurelyn Joyner
Set multiple world records in long jump.
- Kenyatta Kenyatta
Kenyatta was the first president of Kenya and a prominent figure in the Kenyan independence movement.
- Lennex Kenyatta
Lennex Kenyatta was the first President of Kenya, serving from 1963 to 1978.
- Antario Dubois
Antario Dubois was a renowned French composer and pianist known for his innovative classical music compositions.
- Fayne Blackwood
Fayne Blackwood was a renowned British novelist known for her historical fiction novels that brought to life the stories of forgotten...
- Ulyssa Blackwood
Ulyssa Blackwood was a renowned British novelist known for her epic historical sagas and complex character studies.
- Yarrow
Renowned folk singer known for his contributions to the music industry.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 22nd
August 22, 1951: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 22, 1951:
- RC feasts - Mary queen of angels
Observances on August 22, 1951:
- International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief
August 22, 1951: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 22, 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 22, 1951: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 22, 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 22, 1951: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 22, 1951 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Troubled Air
By: Irwin Shaw
Irwin Shaw's provocative masterpiece about courage and morality during McCarthyism. Clement Archer is the head of a radio station. Five of his employees are accused of
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 …
The Caine Mutiny
By: Herman Wouk
The Novel That Inspired The Caine Mutiny Film and the Hit Broadway Play The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial Herman Wouk’s dramatic and brilliantly entertaining novel about life-and-mutiny-on-a Navy warship, in the Pacific theater, was instantly embraced upon its initial publication in …
Return To Paradise
By: James A. Michener
James A. Michener is a master of historical fiction and he revisits the scenes of Tales of the South Pacific. This Pulitzer Prize winner brought him international fame.
Who was the US President on August 22, 1951?
On August 22, 1951 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 22, 1951?
On August 22, 1951 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).
Who was the Pope on August 22, 1951?
On August 22, 1951 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about August 22nd?
August 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd 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 22nd, such as:
- 2018 - According to senior industry sources, the previously announced initial public offer of saudi aramco was canceled.
- 2017 - Conflict at ain al-hilweh: three more palestinians were injured in renewed clashes between islamist extremists, the fatah-supported joint palestinian security force and the ain al-hilweh palestinian refuge camp.
- 2016 - 2016 pacific typhoon season: typhoon mindulle is expected to make landfall close to tokyo, japan. train services and flights will be cancelled. it will arrive one day after typhoon kompasu. (bloomberg),
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.
