Your place in the Universe on 1951
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1951 (MCMLI in Roman Numerals) was the year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1951th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations.
Is 1951 a year special to you? Discover what 1951 was famous for, Key World Leaders of 1951, 1951 Time’s Person of the Year, the #1 song, movie and book in 1951, how old is someone born in 1951 and what Chinese zodiac sign is associated to 1951.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about 1951 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What was 1951 known for ?
- Key World Leaders of 1951
- Who was the U.S. President in 1951?
- Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 1951?
- Who was the Pope in 1951?
- 1951: Who was Time's Person of the Year?
- What was the number 1 song in the USA in 1951?
- What was the most popular movie in 1951?
- What was the best selling book in 1951?
- How old is someone born in 1951?
- What was the Chinese Zodiac sign associated with the year 1951?
What was 1951 known for ?
- The year 1951 held many events that were to shape the future. Fast forward to the 21st century, these events of 1951 still hold a special place in the hearts of many. By this time, the war was over and it was time to rebuild.
- On the summer of 1951 June 14th, J. Presper Eckert and John Mauchly under Remington Rand unveiled the ‘UNIVAC I’ digital computer. The two visionary engineers added to Charles Babbage’s basic principles that computers of today use. UNIVAC, which stands for the Universal Automatic Computer, became the most revolutionary computer of the time, which could do a thousand calculations per second and used five thousand vacuum tubes.
- On July 8, Paris celebrated its existence spanning 2,000 years. Historians trace the founding date to be 250 B. C. thanks to a Gallic tribe called the Parisii who settled on an island on the Seine River that runs through the heart of Paris. The French capital has grown rapidly in its more than two millennia of existence. Paris is now a world leader in fashion, art, science and architecture.
- By 1951, Sugar Ray Robinson went into the annals of history as being the best pound-for-pound middleweight boxer of all time. Sugar Ray beat Randy Turpin to win back the middleweight belt in front of over 60,000 fans at the Polo Grounds, New York City on September 12. Sugar Ray retired from boxing with 110 knockouts under his belt in 1965 and 1967; indicted in the International Boxing Hall of Fame.
- The annals of history are the place where the thin line between legends and myths seem to be in constant competition. Time holds the answers to all that happens under the sun. We can learn a lot from the past, which holds the mistakes and lessons of our ancestors.
- The world population in 1951 was 2,584,034,261 people according to data by United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division. This figure includes both urban and rural populations. The urban population at that time accounted for 30.0% of the total population, which is roughly 775.2 million individuals.The average population density in 1951 was 11 persons per square mile (or 17 persons per square kilometer).
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Key World Leaders of 1951
Who was the U.S. President in 1951?
In 1951, Harry S. Truman (Democrat) was the President of the United States. His term spanned from April 12, 1945 to January 20, 1953. His administration ended World War II by using atomic bombs and launched the Marshall Plan to rebuild Europe.
Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 1951?
In 1951, Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative) was the UK Prime Minister until April 05, 1955; on July 26, 1945 Clement Attlee (Labour) was appointed as the new UK Prime Minister.
Who was the Pope in 1951?
The leader of the Catholic Church in 1951 was Pope Pius XII who had held the papacy since 1939. During his papacy, he led the Church through World War II, maintaining neutrality while secretly aiding Jewish refugees and opposing totalitarianism.
1951: Who was Time's Person of the Year?
Mohammad Mossadegh
In 1951, Mohammad Mossadegh was named by TIME magazine as Person of the Year. In 1951, Mossadegh was elected as Prime Minister of Iran and expelled western oil companies, starting the Abadan Crisis.
What was the number 1 song in the USA in 1951?
The number 1 song in the USA in 1951, i.e. the best selling and most popular song of tha year, was Tell Me Why by Four Aces
What was the most popular movie in 1951?
The most popular movie and box office hit was A Streetcar Named Desire by Elia Kazan
What was the best selling book in 1951?
How old is someone born in 1951?
Someone born in 1951 is 74 years old this year.
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What was the Chinese Zodiac sign associated with the year 1951?
According to the Chinese Zodiac and Astrology 1951 was the Year of the Rabbit.
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