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August 30, 1951 was the 242nd day of the year 1951, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is August 30, 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 30, 1951, who was born and died on August 30, 1951, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 30, 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 30th, 1951 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 30, 1951?
- August 30, 1951: What happened on that day?
- August 30, 1951: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 30, 1951: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 30, 1951?
- August 30, 1951: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 30, 1951: What famous people died on that day?
- August 30, 1951: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 30, 1951: Number 1 song on that day
- August 30, 1951: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 30, 1951: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 30, 1951: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 30, 1951?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 30, 1951?
- Who was the Pope on August 30, 1951?
What day of the week was August 30, 1951?
August 30, 1951 was a Thursday and it was the 242nd day of the year 1951 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 30, 1951 can also be written as 8/30/1951 in the US and as 30/8/1951 in UK and Europe.
August 30, 1951: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 30, 1951:
- Us and philippines sign mutual defense pact
August 30, 1951: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 30th 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 30, 1951: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 30, 1951 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 30th, 1951 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 30, 1951: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 30, 1951 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 30, 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 30, 1951 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:09 am and setting at 07:13 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 30, 1951?
Famous people born on August 30, 1951:
- Timothy Bottoms
American actor.
- Joey Crawford
Joey Crawford is a former NBA referee who officiated over 2,500 games during his career.
- Dana Scallon
Irish singer known for representing Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest.
- Vladimir Bogdanov
Russian entrepreneur and co-owner of Surgutneftegaz, one of the largest oil companies in Russia.
- Jim Paredes
Actor and singer from the philippines (apo hiking society).
- Gediminas Kirkilas
Lithuanian politician, 11th prime minister of lithuania.
- Dana Rosemary Scallon
Irish singer and activist.
- Dana
Singer / actress (flight of the doves).
- Danny Clark
- Peter Withe
- Behgjet Pacolli
- Ahmet Üzümcü
- Michele Nappi
Whose famous birthday is on August 30th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 30th:
![Cameron Diaz]()
Cameron DiazAmerican actress, producer and former fashion model.
![Kitty Wells]()
Kitty WellsAmerican country-western singer who was so popular during the decade between the 1950s and the early 1970s, she was called "the queen of...
![Peggy Lipton]()
Peggy LiptonAmerican actress.
![Michael Chiklis]()
Michael ChiklisAmerican actor and star of "the shield," a tv drama about police.
![Ted Williams]()
Ted WilliamsAmerican baseball player.
![Fred MacMurray]()
Fred MacMurrayActor (my three sons), died from pneumonia at 83.
![Joan Blondell]()
Joan BlondellAmerican actress and singer (b. 1906).
![Elden Henson]()
Elden HensonElden Henson is an actor who gained fame for his roles in sports-related movies.
![Elizabeth Ashley]()
Elizabeth AshleyAmerican actress, she was young, beautiful, and intense when she played her first stage role in 1961-62's "take her, she's mine" for which...
![Molly Ivins]()
Molly IvinsAmerican journalist and liberal political commentator.
August 30, 1951: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 72 years 7 months old,
or 871 months and 27 days old,
or 3791 weeks and 1 day old,
or 26538 days old,
if you were born on August 30, 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 30, 1951?
There are 126 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 30th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 30, 1951?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 30, 1951.
August 30, 1951: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 30, 1951:
- Konstantin Märska
Estonian cinematographer and director (d. 1951).
- Einar Hansen
- Ivan Nikolaevič Pavlov
- William Richmond Chase
What famous deaths happened on August 30th?
Famous deaths on August 30th:
![Bharat Gopy]()
Bharat GopyRenowned Malayalam film actor who appeared in numerous critically acclaimed films.
![Charles Bronson]()
Charles BronsonAmerican actor who has appeared in more than 70 films.
![Glenn Ford]()
Glenn FordCanadian-american actor.
![Valerie Harper]()
Valerie HarperAmerican actress who was well-known for her role as the worrywart in the "mary tyler moore show," which ran from 1970 to 1974.
![Charles Coburn]()
Charles CoburnAmerican actor and singer (d. 1961).
![William Talman]()
William TalmanAmerican actor and screenwriter (d. 1968).
- Milian Cavalcanti
Pioneering Brazilian filmmaker known for his avant-garde works.
- Oliver Sacks
Renowned neurologist known for his work in the field of neurology and his bestselling books.
- Muhannad Al-Hakim
Influential physician and scholar in the Islamic Golden Age.
- Mihail Gorbachev
Mihail Gorbachev was the last leader of the Soviet Union and a prominent figure in the business world after the dissolution of the USSR.
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August 30, 1951: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 30, 1951:
- International Day of the Disappeared
- Turkey - Victory Day (to commemorate the Battle of Dumlupinar in 1922)
- Peru - Saint Rose of Lima's Day
Observances on August 30, 1951:
- International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances
August 30, 1951: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 30, 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 30, 1951: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 30, 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 30, 1951: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 30, 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 30, 1951: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 30, 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 30, 1951: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 30, 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 30, 1951: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 30, 1951 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Caine Mutiny
By: Herman Wouk
The Novel That Inspired The Caine Mutiny Film and the Hit Broadway Play The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial Herman Wouk’s dramatic and brilliantly entertaining novel about life-and-mutiny-on-a Navy warship, in the Pacific theater, was instantly embraced upon its initial publication in …
His Eye Is On The Sparrow
By: Ethel Waters and Charles Samuels
Ethel Waters's His Eye is on the Sparrow is perhaps the most important autobiography about a black female performer. It captures both the horrors and the joys of African American women's experiences through the sometimes bitter but always forgiving voice …
Who was the US President on August 30, 1951?
On August 30, 1951 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 30, 1951?
On August 30, 1951 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).
Who was the Pope on August 30, 1951?
On August 30, 1951 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about August 30th?
August 30th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 30th 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 30th, such as:
- 2018 - Economy of argentina: argentina raises its interest rate to 60% as its currency plummets.
- 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: at least 11 afghan civilians were killed and 16 others were injured when a nato helicopter attacked logar province east of kabul, where taliban insurgents had sought refuge.
- 2016 - Sinjar massacre: many yazidi were killed in the massacre of 2014. isil discovered 72 mass graves.
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.
