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May 12, 1951

May 12, 1951, was a Saturday. It was 73 years, 6 months, and 9 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Taurus.

Music charts

Top song: May 12, 1951

The best-selling single on May 12, 1951 was "How High the Moon" by Les Paul and Mary Ford.

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Facts

This date was 26,857 days ago. Approximately 895 months have passed. It was the 132nd day of 1951, in week 19. The decade was the fifties. People born on this day are currently 73 years old and belong to the Baby Boomer generation. We have gone through approximately 298 seasons of weather since this date.

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It is Saturday, May 12, 1951. Anyone born today will have the star sign Taurus. People are currently enjoying their weekend.

The summer of 1951 has finally arrived. The weather has warmed up, and the evenings are brighter than usual. The school year is nearly finished. In music, the song "How High the Moon" by Les Paul and Mary Ford is the best-selling record at the moment. Harry S. Truman is the President of the United States, and Clement Attlee is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

In fashion, women are sporting the popular "The New Look" by Christian Dior. This formal style includes rounded shoulders, a full-skirted silhouette and a tight waist. Meanwhile, men are beginning to follow a new "Teddy Boy" trend that involves greased-back hair, extremely narrow trousers and velvet-collared jackets. In Asia, the Korean War is raging on between South Korea and North Korea. It's 1951, so radio stations and jukeboxes are playing songs from artists such as Nat King Cole, Tony Bennett, Les Paul, Rosemary Clooney, Mary Ford, Mario Lanza, The Weavers, Perry Como and Patti Page.

On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Suspense", "What's My Line?", "Space Patrol", and "You Bet Your Life". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Looney Tunes", "Tom and Jerry", "Jim and Judy in Teleland", and "Crusader Rabbit". Popular toys at the moment include Foto-Electric Baseball, Tiny Tears (doll), BAS-KET Miniature Basketball, and Colorforms.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

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  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on May 12, 1951, will have the star sign Taurus.
  • Zodiac Element: Earth.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1951 was the year of the Rabbit (Yin Fire).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 6.
  • Native American Zodiac: May 12, 1951 falls under the Beaver.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of May will have the birthstone Emerald.
  • Birth flower (May): The Lily of the Valley and the Hawthorn.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on May 12, 1951.

  • Movies from 1951.

    Movies from 1951

    The most popular movies in 1951 included the likes of Quo Vadis, Show Boat, David and Bathsheba, The Great Caruso, A Streetcar Named Desire and The African Queen.
  • 1951 in music.

    1951 in music

    The radio stations in 1951 were dominated by artists such as Nat King Cole, Tony Bennett, Les Paul & Mary Ford, Rosemary Clooney, Mario Lanza, The Weavers, Perry Como and Patti Page.
  • Mohammad Mossadegh.

    Mohammad Mossadegh

    The Prime Minister of Iran, Mohammad Mossadegh, was named Time Person of the Year in 1951 after he expelled western oil companies from the country and started the Abadan Crisis.
  • The Korean War.

    The Korean War

    During this time, the Korean War was being fought between South Korea and North Korea.
  • Greasers.

    Greasers

    A youth subculture called "greasers" emerged during the 1950s and early 1960s. The style included greased-back hairstyles, work pants, and denim or leather jackets.
  • The Jukebox.

    The Jukebox

    The jukebox was at the height of its popularity. Teenagers and young adults would often hang out at local restaurants and diners and listen to the latest songs.
  • Men are getting "DA haircuts".

    Men are getting "DA haircuts"

    The "DA haircut" was extremely popular among men. The cut consisted of a combed-back hairstyle that was parted down the middle at the back. "DA" stood for "Duck's Ass," which is what many people liked to call the style.
  • Sock hops.

    Sock hops

    Sock hops were informal dance events for teenagers. The name originated from the fact that many of these dances required participants to remove their shoes. This is because sock hops were often held in high school gymnasiums, and the organizers didn't want scuff marks on the floors.
  • Capitalism vs Communism.

    Capitalism vs Communism

    The ideological clash between capitalism and communism heated up during the 1950s. It was during this period that a "Cold War" started between the United States and the Soviet Union. In the US, there were fears that Soviet spies had infiltrated all parts of society, including Hollywood.
  • The economy is booming.

    The economy is booming

    The world was recovering from World War II. Many countries witnessed an economic boom during this decade. Unemployment was low, consumerism increased, mortgages were cheap, and governments started to invest in infrastructure such as highways. For many, this was the "golden age" of the economy.
  • Rotary phones.

    Rotary phones

    Almost everyone had rotary phones in the 1950s. However, the heavier metal dial components were being phased out and replaced with plastic.
  • More and more people are buying television sets.

    More and more people are buying television sets

    More and more households were buying TV sets. In 1950, 20% of homes had a television. By the end of the decade, that figure had risen to 90%.
  • Polio cases are high.

    Polio cases are high

    Cases of Polio were particularly high, and outbreaks were common. In the United States, the disease peaked in 1952, with nearly 60,000 cases and 3,145 deaths. It wasn't until 1955 that a national immunization program started and cases began to drop.

Personality traits

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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to May 12, 1951.

  • April 16, 1951:
    • The British submarine HMS Affray is lost at sea, with the loss of 75 lives.
    • The biographical film "The Great Caruso" is released.
  • April 21, 1951: Basketball: The Rochester Royals win the 1951 NBA Finals after defeating the New York Knicks 4-3.
  • April 23, 1951: 16-year-old Barbara Johns leads a walk-out protest against inadequate facilities at her segregated school in Virginia.
  • April 28, 1951:
    • Soccer: Newcastle United win the FA Cup after beating Blackpool 2-0.
    • Soccer: Tottenham Hotspur win their first League Championship after a 1-0 win over Sheffield Wednesday.
  • April 30, 1951: Tony Bennett releases his single "Because of You".
  • May 1, 1951: Iranian Prime Minister Mohammad Mossadegh nationalizes the Anglo-Iranian Oil Company.
  • May 5, 1951: English magician Larry Grey commits suicide at his home in Oakland, California.
  • This date: May 12, 1951
  • May 13, 1951: The musical comedy film "That's My Boy" is released.
  • June 6, 1951: Rosemary Clooney releases the single "Come On-a My House".

1950s fashion

Photographs of 1950s fashion and hairstyles.

1950s fashion

Television shows

TV series on May 12, 1951

TV audiences were watching the following shows on May 12, 1951:

The Jack Benny Program
The Jack Benny Program
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show
You Bet Your Life
You Bet Your Life
Beulah
Beulah
The Colgate Comedy Hour
The Colgate Comedy Hour
The Cisco Kid
The Cisco Kid
The Gene Autry Show
The Gene Autry Show
Space Patrol
Space Patrol
What's My Line?
What's My Line?
The Lone Ranger
The Lone Ranger
Suspense
Suspense
The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show

Cars in 1951

1951 saw the introduction of cars such as the Ford Country Squire, the Hudson Hornet, the Ford Zephyr, the Renault Frégate, the Mercedes-Benz W187, and the BMW 501.

Cars in 1951.

Children TV shows

Kids TV shows on May 12, 1951

Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 1951:

Crusader Rabbit
Crusader Rabbit
Jim and Judy in Teleland
Jim and Judy in Teleland
Tom and Jerry
Tom and Jerry

Looney Tunes
Looney Tunes
Toys

Popular toys and games in 1951

Toys and games that were popular in 1951:

Colorforms
Colorforms
Butch the Pup Toy
Butch the Pup Toy
BAS-KET Miniature Basketball
BAS-KET Miniature Basketball
Tiny Tears (doll)
Tiny Tears (doll)
Spinning Tops
Spinning Tops
Toy Guns
Toy Guns
Foto-Electric Baseball
Foto-Electric Baseball
Tonka trucks
Tonka trucks
Dimestore soldiers
Dimestore soldiers

Were you born on May 12, 1951?

If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 1951.

This is because humans find it difficult to retrieve memories of their early childhood.

If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out May 12, 1957, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on May 12.

Florence Nightingale

Florence Nightingale

Historical figure Deceased
Born on May 12, 1820
She was not alive on this date.

George Carlin

George Carlin

Stand-up comedian Deceased
Born on May 12, 1937
He turned 14 on this day in 1951.

Tony Hawk

Tony Hawk

Skateboarder
Born on May 12, 1968
He was born exactly 17 years after this date.

Jonah Lomu

Jonah Lomu

Rugby player Deceased
Born on May 12, 1975
He was born exactly 24 years after this date.

Rishi Sunak

Rishi Sunak

UK Prime Minister
Born on May 12, 1980
He was born exactly 29 years after this date.

Rami Malek

Rami Malek

Actor
Born on May 12, 1981
He was born exactly 30 years after this date.

Marcelo

Marcelo

Brazilian soccer player
Born on May 12, 1988
He was born exactly 37 years after this date.

Etika

Etika

American YouTuber Deceased
Born on May 12, 1990
He was born exactly 39 years after this date.

Sawyer Sweeten

Sawyer Sweeten

Child actor Deceased
Born on May 12, 1995
He was born exactly 44 years after this date.

USA

US President

Harry S. Truman was the President of the United States on May 12, 1951.

UK

UK Prime Minister

Clement Attlee was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Ireland

Irish Taoiseach

John A. Costello was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

  • A baby that was born on May 12, 1951 was most likely conceived around August 19, 1950.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on May 12, 1951 is close to February 2, 1952.

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Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about May 12, 1951:

  • 26,857 days have passed since this date.
  • 3,836 weeks have passed.
  • 2,320,448,400 seconds have passed since May 12, 1951.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 2,707,189,800 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 1,197,351,374,400 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 386,741,400 times.
  • You have taken approximately 199,558,562 steps. That's roughly 88,693 miles.
  • 27,845,381 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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