Historical Events
- 1st H Bomb test, code named "Ivy Mike", detonates on Enewetak Atoll in the Marshall Islands, the north Pacific Ocean
Sports History
Brooklyn Dodgers catcher Roy Campanella wins first of his 3 National League MVP awards
- Jet magazine founded by John H. Johnson
Music History
Johnny Mercer's "Top Banana", starring Phil Silvers, opens at Winter Garden Theater, NYC; runs for 356 performances, winning a Tony Award
- US performs 1st atomic explosion witnessed by troops, Nevada Test Site, New Mexico
Famous Birthdays
- Craig Serjeant, Australian cricket batsman (12 Tests; top score 124, 1977), born in Perth, West Australia
- Fabrice Luchini, French stage and film actor (Courted), born in Paris
- Ronald Bell, American rock singer, saxophonist, arranger, and songwriter (Kool & The Gang), born in Youngstown, Ohio (d. 2020)
About November 1, 1951
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 71 years, 7 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Scorpio
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