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August 29, 1951 was the 241st day of the year 1951, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is August 29, 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 August 29, 1951, who was born and died on August 29, 1951, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 29, 1951, which were the most popular songs (ex. (When We Are Dancing) I Get Ideas by Louis Armstrong), movies (e.g. Angels in the Outfield, directed by Clarence Brown), TV series (e.g. The Egg And I) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 29th, 1951 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 29, 1951?
- August 29, 1951: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 29, 1951: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 29, 1951?
- August 29, 1951: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 29, 1951: What famous people died on that day?
- August 29, 1951: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 29, 1951: Number 1 song on that day
- August 29, 1951: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 29, 1951: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 29, 1951: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 29, 1951?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 29, 1951?
- Who was the Pope on August 29, 1951?
What day of the week was August 29, 1951?
August 29, 1951 was a Wednesday and it was the 241st day of the year 1951 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 29, 1951 can also be written as 8/29/1951 in the US and as 29/8/1951 in UK and Europe.
August 29, 1951: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 29th 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 29, 1951: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 29, 1951 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 29th, 1951 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 29, 1951: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 29, 1951 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 29, 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 29, 1951 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 03:04 am and setting at 06:50 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 29, 1951?
Famous people born on August 29, 1951:
- Xavier Couture
French tv producer and director.
- Barbara Hambly
Barbara hambly is a prolific american novelist known for her work in the fantasy and historical fiction genres.
- Geoff Whitehorn
English singer-songwriter/guitarist (if crawler, procol harum).
- Giovanni Accolla
- Mark Dyczkowski
- Craig Cline
Whose famous birthday is on August 29th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 29th:
![Michael Jackson]()
Michael JacksonAmerican singer, dancer, and extremely talented entertainer.
![Lea Michele]()
Lea MicheleLea michele is an american singer and actress known for her role as rachel berry on the tv show glee.
![Ingrid Bergman]()
Ingrid BergmanSwedish-american actress, who won oscars for the films "gaslight," 1945, and "anastasia," 1956.
![John McCain]()
John McCainAmerican politician.
![Carla Gugino]()
Carla GuginoCarla gugino is an american actress known for her roles in movies such as sin city, watchmen, and san andreas.
![William Levy]()
William LevyWilliam levy is a cuban-american actor known for his roles in telenovelas and for his appearance on dancing with the stars.
![Temple Grandin]()
Temple GrandinAmerican animal behaviorist who has a special empathy for animals she is the leading expert in humane handling of livestock and has designed...
![Richard Attenborough]()
Richard AttenboroughEnglish actor, director, producer, and entrepreneur.
![Elliott Gould]()
Elliott GouldAmerican actor, born at the age of 18 and trained as a song-and dance man.
![Dinah Washington]()
Dinah WashingtonAmerican singer and pianist who was cited as the "most popular black female recording artist" of the 1950s.
August 29, 1951: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 72 years 7 months old,
or 871 months and 21 days old,
or 3790 weeks and 2 days old,
or 26532 days old,
if you were born on August 29, 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 29, 1951?
There are 132 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 29th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 29, 1951?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 29, 1951.
August 29, 1951: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 29, 1951:
- Sydney Chapman
English economist and civil servant (b. 1871).
- Emilio Bancale
- Giuseppe Marchesano
What famous deaths happened on August 29th?
Famous deaths on August 29th:
![Ingrid Bergman]()
Ingrid BergmanSwedish-american actress, who won oscars for the films "gaslight," 1945, and "anastasia," 1956.
![Gene Wilder]()
Gene WilderAmerican actor and comedian who made his screen debut with "bonnie and clyde", followed by "the producers.
![Lee Marvin]()
Lee MarvinAmerican actor, television and film.
![Michel Constantin]()
Michel ConstantinFrench film actor (born in 1924).
![Michael Dunn]()
Michael DunnShattuck (oklahoma) -- actor (house of the damned ship of fools).
![Jean Hagen]()
Jean HagenAmerican actress, best known for her role as hagen's wife, danny thomas, in "make room for daddy", for four years.
![Evelyn Ankers]()
Evelyn AnkersActress (black beauty and jungle woman), died at 67.
![Stringer Davis]()
Stringer DavisActress (mouse on the moon, miranda), is killed at 77.
![Victor Sutherland]()
Victor SutherlandDies at 79.
![Lale Andersen]()
Lale AndersenGerman chanson singer-songwriter, most famous for her interpretation of "lili marleen" (1939), which was hugely popular on both side during...
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August 29, 1951: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 29, 1951:
- The first day of Thoth - which is the first day of the Egyptian calendar. Thoth is the Ibis-headed god of knowledge.
- Slovakia - Slovak National Uprising Day (1944, against the Nazis)
- Eastern Orthodox Christianity and Roman Catholic Church commemorate the beheading of John the Baptist with a feast day
- 1997 - Judgment Day, from the movie Terminator 2: Judgment Day
- Official Yakiniku Day in Japan as proclaimed by the All Japan Yakiniku Association.
Observances on August 29, 1951:
- International Day against Nuclear Tests
August 29, 1951: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 29, 1951 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 27th and September 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 29, 1951: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 29, 1951 was (When We Are Dancing) I Get Ideas by Louis Armstrong, according to the music chart for the week August 27th and September 2nd.
August 29, 1951: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 29, 1951 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 27th and September 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Louis Armstrong - (When We Are Dancing) I Get Ideas
- Del Wood - Down Yonder
- Frank Sinatra (Harry James Orchestra) - Castle Rock
August 29, 1951: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 29, 1951 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Angels in the Outfield
Release year: 1951
Directed by: Clarence Brown
Starring: Paul Douglas, Janet Leigh, Keenan Wynn, Donna Corcoran
A Millionaire for Christy
Release year: 1951
Directed by: George Marshall
Starring: Fred MacMurray, Eleanor Parker, Richard Carlson, Una Merkel
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
August 29, 1951: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 29, 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 Egg and I
Release year: 1951
Directed by: Chester Erskine
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
August 29, 1951: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 29, 1951 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
This Is The Hour
By: Lion Feuchtwanger
Francisco Jose de Goya y Lucientes (1746-1828) was a Spanish romantic painter, printmaker, and printer. He is both the last of Old Masters and one of the most important moderns.
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.
Lifemanship
By: Stephen Potter
What is Lifemanship? It's a simple question, but difficult to answer in one sentence. Is there a way of life that pervades every thought and influences our every action?
Who was the US President on August 29, 1951?
On August 29, 1951 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 29, 1951?
On August 29, 1951 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).
Who was the Pope on August 29, 1951?
On August 29, 1951 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about August 29th?
August 29th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 29th 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 29th, such as:
- 2018 - Loyalty islands, new caledonia is struck by a 7.1 magnitude earthquake.
- 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). five people are killed by a suicide bomber at the kabul bank subsidiary, near the embassy of the united states of america in kabul. taliban claim that their attack was directed at soldiers and police who were withdrawing their salaries.
- 2016 - Conflict in moro: 12 philippine army soldiers are killed during clashes against the abu sayyaf.
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.
