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July 21st, 1951

July 21st, 1951, was a Saturday. It was Day 202 of 1951. The decade was the Fifties.

72 years, 2 months, and 14 days have passed since July 21st, 1951.

The zodiac star sign for this date is Cancer.

On This Day

What happened on this date?

Notable events that occurred on July 21st, 1951.

  • 48-year-old American actress Marion Aye commits suicide in a motel room in Culver City, California.
Birthdays

Born on July 21st, 1951.

People who were born on this exact date.

Music charts

Top song: July 21st, 1951

The best-selling single on July 21st, 1951 was "Too Young" by Nat King Cole.

Play the top singles from the year 1951.
A Spotify playlist of songs from the year 1951. Take a trip back to the days of Les Paul & Mary Ford, Perry Como, Tony Bennett and Guy Mitchell.

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Let's take a walk down memory lane.

The date is July 21st, 1951, and it's a Saturday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Cancer. People are currently enjoying their weekend.

It's summer, so the temperatures are warmer and the evenings are longer than usual. In music, the song "Too Young" by Nat King Cole 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.

On television, people are watching popular shows such as "Suspense", "The Colgate Comedy Hour", "You Bet Your Life", and "Racket Squad". 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. Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Looney Tunes", "Tom and Jerry", "Jim and Judy in Teleland", and "Crusader Rabbit". Children are playing with toys such as Tonka trucks, Toy Guns, Tiny Tears (doll), and Butch the Pup Toy.

News

News topics, nostalgic fads, and pop culture events.

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on July 21st, 1951.

  • Poodle skirts are a thing.

    Poodle skirts are a thing.

    Women and young girls were wearing wide, unrestricted felt skirts called "poodle skirts." These were solid-colored skirts that had a design or a logo. In many cases, the design was an image of a poodle or a cat.

  • 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.

Information

Facts.

Basic facts and information about this date:

  • This date fell on a weekend.
  • 72 years, 2 months, and 14 days have passed since July 21st, 1951.
  • Week Number: This date occurred during Week 29 of 1951.
  • Leap Year: 1951 was not a leap year.
  • Age: People born on July 21st, 1951, are now 72 years old.
  • Generation: People born in 1951 belong to the Baby Boomer generation.

Personality traits.

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Events

Around this time.

News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around July 21st, 1951.

  • July 2nd, 1951: The song "Cold, Cold Heart" by Tony Bennett is released.
  • July 3rd, 1951: Golf: Sam Snead wins the 1951 PGA Championship.
  • July 10th, 1951: Korean War: Armistice negotiations begin.
  • July 10th, 1951: Boxing: Randy Turpin defeats Sugar Ray Robinson to win the middleweight boxing championship.
  • July 11th, 1951: Cicero race riot: A mob of 4,000 white people attempt to prevent a black family from moving into Cicero, Illinois.
  • July 13th, 1951: Great Flood of 1951: 2 million acres of land is flooded in Kansas and Missouri.
  • July 16th, 1951: The British game show "What's My Line?" debuts on BBC.
  • July 16th, 1951: J. D. Salinger's novel "The Catcher in the Rye" is published.
  • July 20th, 1951: King Abdullah I of Jordan is assassinated in Jerusalem.
  • This date: July 21st, 1951
  • July 26th, 1951: Disney's animated film "Alice in Wonderland" premiers at the Leicester Square Theatre in London.
  • July 28th, 1951: The animated film "Alice in Wonderland" is released in the United States.
  • August 11th, 1951: The first baseball game is broadcast in color.
  • August 14th, 1951: The historical film "David and Bathsheba" is released.
  • August 14th, 1951: The film "A Place in the Sun", starring Montgomery Clift and Elizabeth Taylor, is released.
  • August 17th, 1951: Nat King Cole records his song "Unforgettable".
Zodiac info

Horoscope, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Zodiac and birthstone information.

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  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on July 21st, 1951, will have the star sign Cancer.
  • Zodiac Element: Water.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1951 was the year of the Rabbit (Yin Fire).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 8.
  • Native American Zodiac: July 21st, 1951 falls under the Woodpecker.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of July will have the birthstone Ruby.
  • Birth flower (July): The Larkspur and the Water Lily.

Photos of 1950s fashion.

Photographs of 1950s fashion and hairstyles.

Photos of 1950s fashion.

Television shows

TV shows in 1951.

Television shows that people were watching in July 1951.

TV shows from July, 1951.

Racket Squad
Racket Squad
Crime drama starring Reed Hadley as Captain John Braddock.

The Jack Benny Program
The Jack Benny Program
25-minute-long situation comedy series that broadcast on CBS.

The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show
TV series that broadcast on CBS.

You Bet Your Life
You Bet Your Life
Comedy quiz series hosted by Groucho Marx.

Beulah
Beulah
Comedy series starring Hattie McDaniel as Beulah Brown.

The Colgate Comedy Hour
The Colgate Comedy Hour
Comedy-musical that featured various comedians and entertainers.

The Cisco Kid
The Cisco Kid
American Western drama series starring Duncan Renaldo.

The Gene Autry Show
The Gene Autry Show
Cowboy TV series starring Gene Autry.

Space Patrol
Space Patrol
Sci-fi series starring Ed Kemmer and Lyn Osborn.

What's My Line?
What's My Line?
Panel game show.

The Lone Ranger
The Lone Ranger
American Western drama TV series.

Suspense
Suspense
Anthology series that was hosted by Rex Marshall.

The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
Variety 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 July 21st, 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

Toys

Popular toys and games in 1951.

Toys and games that were popular on this date 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 this date?

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 July 21st, 1957, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays.

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on July 21st.

Ernest Hemingway

Author. Deceased
Born on July 21st, 1899
He turned 52 on this day in 1951.

Ken Starr

American lawyer. Deceased
Born on July 21st, 1946
He turned 5 on this day in 1951.

Josh Hartnett

Actor.
Born on July 21st, 1978
He was born exactly 27 years after this date.

USA

US President.

Harry S. Truman was the President of the United States on July 21st, 1951.

UK

UK Prime Minister.

Clement Attlee was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Ireland

Irish Taoiseach.

Éamon de Valera was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception

Conception dates.

Conception estimates for this date.

  • A baby that was born on July 21st, 1951 was most likely conceived around October 28th, 1950.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on July 21st, 1951 is close to April 12th, 1952.

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Stats for July 21st, 1951

Time difference & statistics.

Here are some fun statistics about July 21st, 1951.

  • 26,373 days have passed since this date.
  • 3,767 weeks have passed.
  • 2,278,627,200 seconds have passed since July 21st, 1951.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 2,658,398,400 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 1,175,771,635,200 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 379,771,200 times.
  • You have taken approximately 195,961,939 steps. That's roughly 87,094 miles!
  • Since this date, 27,343,526 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere!
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