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About August 24th, 1951, in brief:
- Historical events: United Air Lines Flight 615 crashes near Decoto, California, killing 50 people.
- Day of the week: August 24th, 1951 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Dave Chappelle, Rupert Grint
- Moon Phase: Last Quarter
- Popular movie: The River directed by Jean Renoir
More about August 24th, 1951? See below for more news and curiosities on August 24th, 1951.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 24, 1951?
- August 24, 1951: What happened on that day?
- August 24, 1951: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 24, 1951: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 24, 1951?
- August 24, 1951: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 24, 1951: What famous people died on that day?
- August 24, 1951: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 24, 1951: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 24, 1951: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 24, 1951: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 24, 1951?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 24, 1951?
- Who was the Pope on August 24, 1951?
What day of the week was August 24, 1951?
August 24, 1951 was a Friday and it was the 236th day of the year 1951 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 24, 1951 can also be written as 8/24/1951 in the US and as 24/8/1951 in UK and Europe.
August 24, 1951: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 24, 1951:
- United air lines flight 615 crashes near decoto, california, killing 50 people.
August 24, 1951: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 24th is Virgo.
Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo 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 24, 1951: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 24, 1951 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
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August 24, 1951: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 24, 1951 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 24, 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 24, 1951 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 37% full, rising at 10:49 pm and setting at 03:32 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 24, 1951?
Famous people born on August 24, 1951:
- Orson Scott Card
American novelist, critic, public speaker, essayist, and columnist.
- Oscar Hijuelos
Pulitzer Prize-winning American novelist of Cuban descent.
- Danny Joe Brown
American southern rock singer-songwriter and musician (d. 2005).
- Orson Card
American critic and author.
- Jimmy Farrar
Jacksonville, florida -- molly hatchet is a rock singer.
- Jean-Paul Rebatet
- Massimo Silva
- Carla Urban
- Hélmer Herrera Buitrago
- Tony Amendola
- Mireille Bauer
- Jeffrey Friedman
Whose famous birthday is on August 24th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 24th:
![Dave Chappelle]()
Dave ChappelleDave chappelle is an american comedian and actor known for his stand-up comedy and the chappelle's show.
![Rupert Grint]()
Rupert GrintRupert grint is a british actor best known for his role as ron weasley in the harry potter film series.
![Chad Michael Murray]()
Chad Michael MurrayChad michael murray is an american actor and former fashion model, best known for his roles in the television series one tree hill and the...
![Paulo Coelho]()
Paulo CoelhoBrazilian esoteric author.
![Stephen Fry]()
Stephen FryBritish actor, comedian, and writer known for his wit and humor.
![Martha Higareda]()
Martha HigaredaMartha higareda is a mexican actress known for her roles in popular films and tv shows such as 'altered carbon' and 'no manches frida'.
![Anne Archer]()
Anne ArcherAmerican actress.
![Marlee Matlin]()
Marlee MatlinAmerican actress, winner of the oscar for best actress in 1985's "children of a lesser god" her film credits include "the man in the golden...
![Pia Degermark]()
Pia DegermarkSwedish actress.
![Takashi Miike]()
Takashi MiikeJapanese screenwriter and producer of japanese actors.
August 24, 1951: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 72 years 8 months old,
or 872 months and 7 days old,
or 3792 weeks and 5 days old,
or 26549 days old,
if you were born on August 24, 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 24, 1951?
There are 115 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 24th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 24, 1951?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 24, 1951.
August 24, 1951: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 24, 1951:
- Georges Achille-Fould
What famous deaths happened on August 24th?
Famous deaths on August 24th:
![Richard Attenborough]()
Richard AttenboroughEnglish actor, director, producer, and entrepreneur.
![Julie Harris]()
Julie HarrisAmerican actress who rose to fame on the stage in 1945.
![Louis Prima]()
Louis PrimaAmerican actor and trumpet player (d. 1978).
![Jane Greer]()
Jane GreerAmerican singer and actress (d. 2001).
![Jay Thomas]()
Jay ThomasAmerican actor, comedian, and radio talk show host (b. 1948).
![Amanda Randolph]()
Amanda RandolphActress (danny thomas amos n andy), is killed at 65.
- Charlie Watts
Charlie watts is a renowned drummer best known for being a member of the legendary rock band the rolling stones.
- Sakae Mutsu
Japanese statesman and diplomat.
- Delancey
Prominent loyalist during the American Revolution.
- Muriel Siebert
Muriel Siebert was the first woman to own a seat on the New York Stock Exchange and founded the securities firm Muriel Siebert & Co.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 24th
August 24, 1951: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 24, 1951:
- Liberia: Flag Day
- RC Saints - Feast day of Saint Bartholomew
- Roman festivals - first of the 3 days on which the mundus was opened
- Ukraine: National Holiday, independence from Russia (1991)
- Sierra Leone: President's Birthday
August 24, 1951: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 24, 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 24, 1951: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 24, 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 24, 1951: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 24, 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
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.
A Soldier'S Story
By: Omar Nelson Bradley
D-Day, the Battle of the Bulge and the liberation of Paris were all part of the relentless drive through Germany towards Allied victory. Omar Bradley, the "GI General", was present for every major engagement in the European.
Who was the US President on August 24, 1951?
On August 24, 1951 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 24, 1951?
On August 24, 1951 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).
Who was the Pope on August 24, 1951?
On August 24, 1951 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about August 24th?
August 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th 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 24th, such as:
- 2018 - Spanish government approves a decree amending the historical memory law that allows the government to exhume francisco franco’s remains from valle de los caidos.
- 2017 - Archaeology in israel: an archaeological mosaic from the 6th century, dated to justinian i's rule, was discovered while installing communication cables inside jerusalem's old city.
- 2016 - Syrian civil war: us-backed rebels and the turkish armed forces join forces to take jarabulus from isil. to prevent isil from retaking areas they will not retreat from, the turkish land forces are also bombarding ypg positions.
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.
