What Happened on August 24, 1951

Historical Events

Grandstand Manager's Day

Bill Veeck's MLB St. Louis Browns hold "Grandstand Manager's Day" - coaches hold up placards for fans to vote on strategy options; Browns defeat visiting A's, 5-3

Famous Birthdays

Danny Joe Brown, American rock singer (Molly Hatchet), born in Jacksonville, Florida (d. 2005)
Michael Derosier, Canadian drummer (Heart, 1976-82 - "Barracuda"), born in Canada
Mona Lyn Reese, American contemporary classical, opera and choral music composer (The Three Fat Women of Antibes; Prince), born in Morris, Minnesota
Orson Scott Card, American sci-fi author (Hugo; Nebula; Ender's War), born in Richland, Washington
Oscar Hijuelos, American novelist (The Mambo Kings Play Songs of Love), born in NYC, New York (d. 2013)

Born in 1951

1951 Highlights