What happened on Monday December 31, 1951?

About December 31st, 1951, in brief:

  • Historical events: The Marshall Plan officially expires after successfully distributing over US$13.3 billion in economic aid to help rebuild Western Europe following World War II. This massive economic recovery program was crucial in stabilizing European economies and preventing the spread of communism.
  • Day of the week: December 31st, 1951 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • #1 US song: Frosty the Snowman by Nat King Cole Pete Rugolo & His Orchestra)
  • Popular movie: directed by Billy Wilder

More about December 31st, 1951? See below for more news and curiosities on December 31st, 1951.

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December 31, 1951: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 31, 1951:

  • Marshall Plan Concludes The Marshall Plan officially expires after successfully distributing over US$13.3 billion in economic aid to help rebuild Western Europe following World War II. This massive economic recovery program was crucial in stabilizing European economies and preventing the spread of communism.
  • First Radioactive Energy Battery Scientists announce the development of the first battery capable of converting radioactive energy directly into electrical energy, marking a significant milestone in nuclear and energy technology.
  • George Thorogood Birth George Thorogood, renowned American blues rock musician and guitarist, is born. He would later become famous with his band George Thorogood and the Destroyers, known for hits like 'Bad to the Bone'.

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December 31, 1951: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was December 31, 1951?


December 31, 1951 was a Monday and it was the 365th day of the year 1951 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 31, 1951 can also be written as 12/31/1951 in the US and as 31/12/1951 in UK and Europe.

December 31, 1951 in December 1951 calendar

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Who was born on December 31, 1951?


Famous people born on December 31, 1951:

  • Tom Hamilton

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  • Kenny Roberts

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December 31, 1951: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 31, 1951:

  • Murtaza Hasan Chandpuri

    Indian muslim scholar (b. 1868).

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December 31, 1951: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 31, 1951 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 31st and January 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

December 31, 1951: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 31, 1951 was Frosty the Snowman by Nat King Cole Pete Rugolo & His Orchestra), according to the music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.

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December 31, 1951: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 31st is Capricorn.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 31, 1951: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 31, 1951 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.

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December 31, 1951: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 31, 1951 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 31, 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 December 31, 1951 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 28% full, rising at 09:54 am and setting at 09:57 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 13, 1951 while the next full moon would come on Jan 12, 1952.

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How old is someone born on December 31, 1951?


Someone born on December 31, 1951 is:

73 years 3 months old,

or 879 months and 23 days old,

or 3825 weeks and 2 days old,

or 26777 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 31, 1951?

There are 252 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 31st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 31, 1951?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 31, 1951.

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