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FUN FACTS: North America and Europe both experience severe winters. New York is hit with 28 inches of snow (Dec. 17), while Britain has its harshest winter in over 50 years. First documented sightings of "flying saucers". Drive-in theatres become a booming industry. Hillary Clinton, David Bowie, Elton John, and Arnold Schwarzenegger were born.
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January 1: In the United States, the song Tennessee Waltz by Patti Page has its first week as a number 1 single on the Billboard and Cashbox charts. January 4: During the Korean War, Seoul is recaptured by Chinese forces for the second time after losing it during the 1950 battle. January 6: Hundreds of communist sympathizers from South Korea are sl...
February 1: For the first time, an X-Ray moving picture process is demonstrated. February 1: 28 German war criminals, including Alfried Krupp, are released. February 1: An atomic explosion is telecasted for the first time. February 1: It is condemned by the United Nations that the People’s Republic of China has acted as an aggressor in Korea in Uni...
March 2: In the Boston Garden, the first NBA All-Star Game is played. March 6: One of the most significant events in 1951 is the trial of the Soviet spies, Julius and Ethel Rosenberg, which begins on this day. The pair were American citizens who were convicted of spying on behalf of the Soviet Union, and were later sentenced to death in the electri...
April 10: American actor Steven Seagal is born in Michigan. April 11: US General Douglas McArthur is relieved of command in Korea by President Harry Truman. McArthur then ended his military career on April 19. April 11: The Stone of Scone resurfaces on the altar of Arbroath Abbey after its removal from Westminster Abbey on December 25, 1950. April ...
May 1: In Germany, 600,000 people march for freedom and peace. May 1: In Geneva, Switzerland, the Opera House is almost destroyed by fire. May 1: In baseball, Mickey Mantle hits his first home run of his career, defeating the White Sox 8-3 in Chicago. He is later added to the Baseball Hall of Fame. May 3: In London, the Royal Festival Hall is opene...
June 4: In the United States Supreme Court, the Foley Square Trial concludes review as Dennis vs. United States. The case related to Eugene Dennis, who was the General Secretary of the US Communist Party. A ruling against the defendants occurs, which is then overturned in 1957 by Yates vs. United States. It is ruled that Dennis could not have the r...
July 1: In cricket, Worcestershire wicket-keeper Hugo Yarnold breaks a record with 6 stumpings in an innings in Dundee. He was competing in a first-class match against Scotland. July 1: The Colombo Plan begins operations, which was an intergovernmental effort focused on strengthening the social and economic development of countries in the Asia-Paci...
August 6: In Manchuria, 4,800 people are killed when a typhoon floods the area. August 6: In New York City, the National Museum of Racing opens in Congress Park at Saratoga Springs. August 11: The Mississippi river floods 100,000 acres of land across Kansas, Oklahoma, Missouri and Illinois. August 11: On WCBS in New York City, the Boston Braves pla...
September 1: The ANZUS mutual defense treaty is signed by the US, Australia and New Zealand. September 2: S. W. R. D. Bandaranaike establishes the Sri Lanka Freedom Party. September 4: The first ever transcontinental television broadcast takes place by President Harry Truman. September 4: The television station NBC extends to become a coast-to-coas...
October 1: For the first time, a female ambassador signs a treaty. The treaty was signed by Eugenie Anderson, who was the US ambassador to Denmark. October 1: The last all-black US military unit, 24th Infantry Regiment, is deactivated. October 2: British songwriter, singer and actor, Sting, is born in Northumberland, England. October 3: This 1951 t...
Jan 17 China refuses ceases-fire in Korea. Jan 18 1951 NFL Draft: Kyle Rote from SMU first pick by New York Giants. Jan 18 1st use of lie detector in the Netherlands. Jan 18 Hermann Flake sentenced to death due to "hate campaign against GDR". Jan 18 Mount Lamington in Papua New Guinea erupts, killing 2,942 people.
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- Grocery Prices in the Year 1947. These 1947 grocery prices have been made available courtesy of the Morris County Public Library in Whippany, New Jersey.
- History Facts and Events From the USA and World. President of the United States: Harry S. Truman. Vice President: Vacant. Chief Justice of the Supreme Court: Fred M. Vinson (Kentucky)
- Sports Facts and Trivia. Generally suitable for all age groups, sports questions are a welcome addition to any trivia quiz. Recommended. Historical Timeline of the Castillo de San Marcos in St. Augustine, Florida.
- Miscellaneous Fun Facts, Trivia, and Pop Culture Trends. In 1947, popular baby names were James, Robert, John, William, Linda, Mary, Patricia, and Barbara.
What Happened in 1951. MAJOR EVENTS: North Korean offensive pushes beyond the 38th parallel; truce negotiations fail Congress passes 22nd Amendment, limiting a President to two terms Stalin claims the Soviet Union has the atomic bomb Julius and Ethel Rosenberg convicted of passing U.S. Estes Kefauver begins investigation of gambling and organized crime BUSINESS & ECONOMY: Businessman J.S ...
The Great Flood of 1951 reaches its highest point in Northeast Kansas, culminating in the greatest flood damage to date in the Midwestern United States. MGM 's Technicolor film version of Show Boat, starring Kathryn Grayson, Ava Gardner, and Howard Keel, premieres at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. The musical brings overnight fame to ...
