What happened on Thursday May 31, 1951?

Here's what happened on May 31, 1951:

• Uniform Code of Military Justice Established The Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) was officially implemented, providing a standardized legal framework for the United States Armed Forces. This comprehensive legal system replaced previous military justice procedures, establishing consistent rules, rights, and judicial processes for military personnel across all branches of service.
• Birth of Fernando Lugo Fernando Lugo was born on May 31, 1951, who would later become the President of Paraguay from 2008 to 2012. Known as the 'Bishop of the Poor', Lugo was a Catholic priest before entering politics and was notably removed from office through a controversial impeachment process.
• Netherlands-South Africa Cultural Agreement The Netherlands and South Africa signed a bilateral cultural accord, facilitating cultural exchange, academic cooperation, and mutual understanding between the two nations during the early post-World War II era. This agreement likely aimed to strengthen historical ties rooted in Dutch colonial heritage.

Events in 1951

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

Magazines from May. 31, 1951

Newspapers from May. 31, 1951

May 31, 1951 was a Thursday and it was the 151st day of the year 1951 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 31, 1951 can also be written as 5/31/1951 in the US and as 31/5/1951 in UK and Europe.

May 31, 1951 in May 1951 calendar

Famous people born on May 31, 1951:

• Serge Brussolo

  Prolific French science fiction and fantasy writer known for his innovative storytelling.

• Stephen Tobolowsky

  Renowned character actor known for memorable roles in numerous films and television series, including 'Groundhog Day' and 'Silicon Valley'.

Famous people born in 1951

Famous people born on May 31st

Famous people died on May 31, 1951:

• Dennis Dougherty

Famous people who died in 1951

Famous people who died on May 31st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 31, 1951 was My Truly, Truly Fair by Vic Damone, according to the music chart for the week May 28th and June 3rd.

1. Vic Damone - My Truly, Truly Fair
2. Guy Mitchell - My Truly, Truly Fair
3. Tony Martin - I Get Ideas

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 31st is Gemini.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 31, 1951 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 31, 1951 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 02:56 am and setting at 05:48 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 21, 1951 while the next full moon would come on Jun 19, 1951.

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Your place in the Universe on May 31, 1951

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Someone born on May 31, 1951 is:

73 years 11 months old,

or 887 months and 14 days old,

or 3858 weeks and 6 days old,

or 27012 days old,

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

There are 17 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 31st 2025.

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

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

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