Historical Events
- King Abdullah I of Jordan is assassinated by a Palestinian while attending Friday prayers in Jerusalem
Famous Birthdays
- Jeff Rawle, English actor
- Larry Black, 4x100 runner (Olympic gold 1972), born in Miami, Florida
Famous Deaths
- Abdullah Ibn Hussein, Jordan's King (1946-51), killed in Jerusalem
- Mustafa Shuqri Ashu, tailor/murderer of king Abdullah, shot to death
- Wilhelm, the last Crown Prince of the German Empire and the Kingdom of Prussia, dies at 69
1951 Highlights
About July 20, 1951
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 72 years, 2 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Cancer
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30-39
40-49
50-59
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Over 90