Historical Events
- William H Jackson ends term as deputy director of CIA
Famous Birthdays
- Hans Schlegel, German astronaut (STS 55), born in Überlingen, Germany
- Johnny Graham, American guitarist and singer (Earth Wind & Fire), born in Louisville, Kentucky
Marcel Dionne (71 years old)
Canadian NHL center (LA Kings, NY Rangers), born in Drummondville, Quebec
Born in 1951
Famous Deaths
- Neville Tufnell, cricket wicket-keeper (Test for England 1910), dies
1951 Highlights
About August 3, 1951
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 71 years and 10 months
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Leo
Assassination
Drug Overdose
Gunshot Wound
Murder
Plane Crash
Suicide