What happened on Wednesday September 26, 1951?

Here's what happened on September 26, 1951:

• First Artificial Heart Demonstration Professor Youngblood successfully demonstrates an early prototype of an artificial heart in Paris, marking a significant milestone in medical technology and cardiovascular research.
• Great Lakes Tornado Outbreak On September 26, 1951, a severe tornado outbreak struck Wisconsin and Michigan, with three deadly tornadoes causing significant destruction. The event resulted in eight fatalities, 15 injuries, and approximately $8.8 million (in 2024 USD) in damages. Two tornadoes in Wisconsin were classified as violent, highlighting the region's vulnerability to extreme weather events.
• Unusual Blue Sun Phenomenon Over Europe On September 28, 1951, Europeans witnessed an extraordinary atmospheric event: a blue-colored sun caused by ash particles from Canadian forest fires that occurred four months earlier. This rare optical phenomenon demonstrated the far-reaching environmental impacts of large-scale wildfires.

Events in 1951

September 26, 1951: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Sep. 26, 1951

Newspapers from Sep. 26, 1951

September 26, 1951 was a Wednesday and it was the 269th day of the year 1951 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 26, 1951 can also be written as 9/26/1951 in the US and as 26/9/1951 in UK and Europe.

September 26, 1951 in September 1951 calendar

Famous people born on September 26, 1951:

• Mark Hamill

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• Ronald DeFeo Jr

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Famous people born in 1951

Famous people born on September 26th

Famous people died on September 26, 1951:

• Hans Cloos

  German geologist and academic (d. 1951).

Famous people who died in 1951

Famous people who died on September 26th

September 26, 1951: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 26, 1951 was Turn Back The Hands of Time by Eddie Fisher, according to the music chart for the week September 24th and September 30th.

1. Eddie Fisher - Turn Back The Hands of Time
2. Ames Brothers - Undecided

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 26th is Libra.

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September 26, 1951: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 26, 1951 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 26, 1951 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 26, 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 26, 1951 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 10% full, rising at 01:55 am and setting at 05:16 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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Your place in the Universe on September 26, 1951

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Someone born on September 26, 1951 is:

73 years 7 months old,

or 883 months and 18 days old,

or 3842 weeks

or 26894 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 26, 1951?

There are 135 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday September 26th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 26, 1951?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on September 26, 1951.

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