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Wednesday October 24, 1951: on this day
October 24, 1951 was the 297th day of the year 1951, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is October 24, 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 October 24, 1951, who was born and died on October 24, 1951, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 24, 1951, which were the most popular songs (ex. Just One More Chance by Les Paul & Mary Ford), movies (e.g. Scrooge, directed by Brian Desmond Hurst), TV series (e.g. Hour Of Decision) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 24th, 1951 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 24, 1951?
- October 24, 1951: What happened on that day?
- October 24, 1951: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 24, 1951: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 24, 1951?
- October 24, 1951: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 24, 1951: What famous people died on that day?
- October 24, 1951: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 24, 1951: Number 1 song on that day
- October 24, 1951: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 24, 1951: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 24, 1951: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 24, 1951?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 24, 1951?
- Who was the Pope on October 24, 1951?
What day of the week was October 24, 1951?
October 24, 1951 was a Wednesday and it was the 297th day of the year 1951 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 24, 1951 can also be written as 10/24/1951 in the US and as 24/10/1951 in UK and Europe.
October 24, 1951: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 24, 1951:
- United nations publishes its first postage stamps.
- U.s. president harry truman declares an official end to war with germany.
October 24, 1951: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 24th is Scorpio.
Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.
Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.
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October 24, 1951: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 24, 1951 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 24th, 1951 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 24, 1951: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 24, 1951 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 24, 1951 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 24% full, rising at 11:44 pm and setting at 02:40 pm.
The previous full moon was on Oct 15, 1951 while the next full moon would come on Nov 13, 1951.
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Who was born on October 24, 1951?
Famous people born on October 24, 1951:
- George Tsontakis
American composer and conductor.
- Todd Crespi
Frankfurt, germany -- actor.
- Takashi Gojobori
- Ekaterina Georgievna Novickaja
- Meredith Hunter
- Walter Plaikner
- Tamra Rosanes
- Philip Candelas
Whose famous birthday is on October 24th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 24th:
![Kevin Kline]()
Kevin KlineAmerican actor and director.
![Gilbert Bécaud]()
Gilbert BécaudHe was a french singer-songwriter who wrote french songs like "what now my love?" "je t'appartiens", which was renamed by the everly...
![Jean-Claude Pascal]()
Jean-Claude PascalFrench actor (golden salamander), dies at 64.
![Martin Campbell]()
Martin CampbellNew zealand producer and director.
![Mallika Sherawat]()
Mallika SherawatMallika sherawat is an indian actress known for her work in bollywood films and for her bold and outspoken personality.
![Tim Pocock]()
Tim PocockTim pocock is an australian tv actor known for his role as a young scott summers in the film x-men origins: wolverine.
![Gilda Gray]()
Gilda GrayPolish-american actress, singer, and dancer (d. 1959).
![Sammy Petrillo]()
Sammy PetrilloAmerican actor (d. 2009).
![Tom Fletcher]()
Tom FletcherNfl defensive safety (seattle seahawks).
![Natalie Anderson]()
Natalie AndersonTv actress.
October 24, 1951: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 72 years 5 months old,
or 869 months and 25 days old,
or 3782 weeks and 1 day old,
or 26475 days old,
if you were born on October 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 October 24, 1951?
There are 189 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 24th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 24, 1951?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 24, 1951.
October 24, 1951: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 24, 1951:
- Christian Baastrup
- IV marchese di Bristol Frederick Hervey
- Federico Jarach
- Carlo di Svezia
What famous deaths happened on October 24th?
Famous deaths on October 24th:
![Raul Julia]()
Raul JuliaRaul Julia was a Puerto Rican actor known for his roles in films like 'The Addams Family' and 'Kiss of the Spider Woman.
![Maureen O'Hara]()
Maureen O'HaraAn irish-american actress, who was especially popular in american films of the 1940s and 1950s.
![Anita Björk]()
Anita BjörkSwedish actress (b. 1923).
![Robert Guillaume]()
Robert GuillaumeAmerican television and musical stage actor.
![Marcia Strassman]()
Marcia StrassmanAmerican singer and actress (d. 2014).
![Peggy Moran]()
Peggy MoranAmerican singer and actress (d. 2002).
![Leslie Jordan]()
Leslie JordanAmerican actor, comedian, writer and singer (d. 2022).
![Claire Windsor]()
Claire WindsorAmerican actress (born 1897).
![Ana Bertha Lepe]()
Ana Bertha LepeMexican model and actress (b. 1934).
- John McCarthy
Considered the father of artificial intelligence, he invented the Lisp programming language.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 24th
October 24, 1951: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 24, 1951:
- Also see October 24 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- In The Fellowship of the Ring, by J.R.R. Tolkien, the date is mentioned to Frodo Baggins by Gandalf upon his waking in Rivendell.
- Discordianism - Maladay
- Zambia - Independence Day (1964)
- R.C. Saints - optional memorial of Antonio Maria Claret
- United Nations Day (charter 1945)
Observances on October 24, 1951:
- Global Media and Information Literacy Week, 24-31 October
- United Nations Day
- World Development Information Day
- Disarmament Week, 24-30 October
October 24, 1951: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 24, 1951 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 22nd and October 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 24, 1951: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 24, 1951 was Just One More Chance by Les Paul & Mary Ford, according to the music chart for the week October 22nd and October 28th.
October 24, 1951: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 24, 1951 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 22nd and October 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Les Paul & Mary Ford - Just One More Chance
- Richard Hayes - Out In The Cold Again
October 24, 1951: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 24, 1951 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Scrooge
Release year: 1951
Directed by: Brian Desmond Hurst
Starring: Alastair Sim, Jack Warner, Kathleen Harrison, Mervyn Johns
Country: United States of America
Let's Make It Legal
Release year: 1951
Directed by: Richard Sale
Starring: Claudette Colbert, Macdonald Carey, Zachary Scott, Barbara Bates
Golden Girl
Release year: 1951
Directed by: Lloyd Bacon
Starring: Mitzi Gaynor, Dale Robertson, Dennis Day, James Barton
The Bushwhackers
Release year: 1951
Directed by: Rod Amateau
Starring: John Ireland, Wayne Morris, Lawrence Tierney, Dorothy Malone
Bride of the Gorilla
Release year: 1951
Directed by: Curt Siodmak
Starring: Barbara Payton, Lon Chaney Jr., Raymond Burr, Tom Conway
October 24, 1951: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 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:
Hour of Decision
Release year: 1951
Directed by: C.M. Pennington-Richards
Mr. District Attorney
Release year: 1951
Sky King
Release year: 1951
Starring: Kirby Grant, Gloria Winters
Country: United States of America
The Kate Smith Evening Hour
Release year: 1951
The Big Question
Release year: 1951
Directed by: -
October 24, 1951: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 24, 1951 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
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.
The Cruel Sea
By: Nicholas Monsarrat
This is a powerful novel about the North Atlantic in World Wat II. It tells the story of the British ships Compass Rose, Saltash, and their desperate cat-and mouse game with Nazi Uboats.
The Magnificent Century
By: Thomas B. Costain
The Magnificent century, the second volume of Costain’s A History of the Plantagenets covers Henry III's turbulent reign from 1216 to1272.
Requiem For A Nun
By: William Faulkner
Faulkner's sensational novel Sanctuary was rewritten twenty years later. This sequel focuses on Temple Drake's story eight years after Sanctuary.
Lie Down In Darkness
By: William Styron
William Styron tracks the infidelity and betrayals--the history of spite and inexplicable love--that plague a Southern family, and culminate in the suicide attempt of the beautiful Peyton
Who was the US President on October 24, 1951?
On October 24, 1951 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 24, 1951?
On October 24, 1951 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).
Who was the Pope on October 24, 1951?
On October 24, 1951 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about October 24th?
October 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th day of the month of October. 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 October 24th, such as:
- 2018 - 2018 sulawesi tsunami and earthquake: officials lower the death toll from the tsunami and earthquake of september 28, 2018, to 2,256, 10,679, and 1,075 respectively.
- 2017 - Germany's terror: german police raid suspected islamist militants to find weapons and ammunition.
- 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: isil recaptures ar-rutbah in western iraq, where it had previously withdrawn from in may.
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 October 1951?
October 1951 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.
