What happened on Thursday August 23, 1951?

About August 23rd, 1951, in brief:

  • Historical events: President Truman issued an official statement addressing the Kaesong incident during the Korean War, refuting Communist claims about a United Nations aircraft bombing the area. This statement was crucial in managing international perceptions and maintaining diplomatic tensions during the conflict.
  • Day of the week: August 23rd, 1951 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • Popular movie: An American in Paris directed by Vincente Minnelli

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August 23, 1951: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 23, 1951:

  • Truman Addresses Kaesong Incident President Truman issued an official statement addressing the Kaesong incident during the Korean War, refuting Communist claims about a United Nations aircraft bombing the area. This statement was crucial in managing international perceptions and maintaining diplomatic tensions during the conflict.
  • President Truman's 276th News Conference President Harry S. Truman conducted his 276th news conference in the Indian Treaty Room of the Executive Office Building, providing updates and insights into the current state of national affairs during the early Cold War period.
  • Birth of Queen Noor of Jordan Lisa Halaby, who later became Queen Noor of Jordan through her marriage to King Hussein, was born. She would become a prominent international figure known for her humanitarian work and advocacy for cross-cultural understanding.

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August 23, 1951: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was August 23, 1951?


August 23, 1951 was a Thursday and it was the 235th day of the year 1951 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 23, 1951 can also be written as 8/23/1951 in the US and as 23/8/1951 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on August 23, 1951?


Famous people born on August 23, 1951:

  • Jimi Jamison

    Lead singer of the rock band Survivor, known for hit songs like 'Eye of the Tiger' from the Rocky movie franchise.

  • Akhmad Kadyrov

    Controversial Chechen political leader who served as the first President of the Chechen Republic, assassinated in 2004.

  • Queen Noor of Jordan
  • Nur di Giordania

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August 23, 1951: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 23, 1951:

  • Ernesto Eugenio Filippi

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August 23, 1951: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 23rd is Virgo.

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August 23, 1951: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 23, 1951 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.

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August 23, 1951: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 23, 1951 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 23, 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 23, 1951 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 46% full, rising at 10:18 pm and setting at 02:33 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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How old is someone born on August 23, 1951?


Someone born on August 23, 1951 is:

73 years 8 months old,

or 884 months and 21 days old,

or 3846 weeks and 6 days old,

or 26928 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 23, 1951?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 23, 1951?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 23, 1951.

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