What happened on Sunday September 23, 1951?

Here's what happened on September 23, 1951:

• King George VI Undergoes Lung Removal Surgery On September 23, 1951, King George VI of the United Kingdom underwent a critical surgical procedure to remove his left lung after doctors discovered a malignant tumor. This significant medical intervention occurred during a challenging period for the monarch, who had been battling health issues. The surgery was performed at a time when medical techniques for cancer treatment were still developing, highlighting the advanced medical care available to the royal family. The operation marked a pivotal moment in the king's health journey and would ultimately contribute to discussions about his declining health in the years leading up to his death in 1952.

Events in 1951

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

Magazines from Sep. 23, 1951

Newspapers from Sep. 23, 1951

September 23, 1951 was a Sunday and it was the 266th day of the year 1951 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 23, 1951 can also be written as 9/23/1951 in the US and as 23/9/1951 in UK and Europe.

September 23, 1951 in September 1951 calendar

Famous people born on September 23, 1951:

• David Coverdale

  Lead singer of the rock band Whitesnake and former lead vocalist of Deep Purple, known for his powerful voice and successful rock career.

• Arthur Ochs Sulzberger, Jr.

  Former publisher of The New York Times and a prominent media executive from the Sulzberger family, who led the newspaper during a...

• Nathalie Gautier

Famous people born in 1951

Famous people born on September 23rd

Famous people died on September 23, 1951:

• Siegfried Bettmann

  German engineer (b. 1863).

Famous people who died in 1951

Famous people who died on September 23rd

September 23, 1951: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 23, 1951 was And So to Sleep Again by Patti Page, according to the music chart for the week September 17th and September 23rd.

1. Patti Page - And So to Sleep Again
2. Eddy Howard & His Orchestra - Sin (It's No Sin)
3. Vic Damone - Wonder Why

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 23rd is Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 23, 1951 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 23, 1951 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 34% full, rising at 10:54 pm and setting at 03:48 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 15, 1951 while the next full moon would come on Oct 15, 1951.

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Someone born on September 23, 1951 is:

73 years 7 months old,

or 883 months and 21 days old,

or 3842 weeks and 3 days old,

or 26897 days old,

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

There are 132 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday September 23rd 2025.

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

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

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