What happened on Sunday December 16, 1951?

Here's what happened on December 16, 1951:

• World's First Experimental Nuclear Power Plant Opens The Experimental Breeder Reactor-1 (EBR-1) begins operations, marking a significant milestone in nuclear energy development. Located in Idaho, this groundbreaking facility demonstrates the potential of nuclear power generation and represents a pivotal moment in scientific and technological advancement.
• World Meteorological Organization Joins United Nations The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) becomes an official specialized agency of the United Nations, enhancing global cooperation in meteorological research, climate monitoring, and environmental observation.
• Salar Jung Museum Inaugurated Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru officially opens the Salar Jung Museum in Hyderabad, India, establishing a significant cultural institution dedicated to preserving and showcasing extensive art collections and historical artifacts.
• Tragic Miami Airlines Crash in New Jersey A Miami Airlines Curtiss C-46 Commando aircraft crashes in Elizabeth, New Jersey, resulting in the tragic loss of all 58 passengers and crew, including notable dancer Doris Ruby. The accident highlights the aviation safety challenges of the early 1950s.
• Miraculous Aircraft Emergency Landing A chartered Curtiss C-46 Commando successfully crash lands in Cobourg, Ontario, Canada, with all passengers surviving the incident, demonstrating remarkable pilot skill and aircraft resilience.

Events in 1951

December 16, 1951: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 16, 1951

Newspapers from Dec. 16, 1951

December 16, 1951: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Chicago Cardinals - Chicago Bears : 24 - 14
• Cleveland Browns - Philadelphia Eagles : 24 - 9
• Detroit Lions - San Francisco 49ers : 17 - 21
• Green Bay Packers - Los Angeles Rams : 14 - 42
• New York Giants - New York Yanks : 27 - 17

December 16, 1951 was a Sunday and it was the 350th day of the year 1951 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 16, 1951 can also be written as 12/16/1951 in the US and as 16/12/1951 in UK and Europe.

December 16, 1951 in December 1951 calendar

Famous people born on December 16, 1951:

• Robben Ford

  Renowned American blues and jazz guitarist known for his work with L.A.

• Corey Yuen

Famous people born in 1951

Famous people born on December 16th

Famous people died on December 16, 1951:

• Thomas Rayner Dawson
• Dorothy Dix
• George Scarborough

Famous people who died in 1951

Famous people who died on December 16th

December 16, 1951: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 16, 1951 was Jingle Bells by Les Paul, according to the music chart for the week December 10th and December 16th.

1. Les Paul - Jingle Bells

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 16th is Sagittarius.

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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 16, 1951: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 16, 1951 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 16, 1951 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 16, 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 16, 1951 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 84% full, rising at 07:22 pm and setting at 10:19 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on December 16, 1951

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Someone born on December 16, 1951 is:

73 years 5 months old,

or 881 months and 8 days old,

or 3831 weeks and 6 days old,

or 26823 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 16, 1951?

There are 206 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 16th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 16, 1951?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 16, 1951.

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