What Happened on October 15, 1951

Historical Events

I Love Lucy

"I Love Lucy", starring Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, debuts on CBS

Event of Interest

First synthesis of an oral contraceptive (norethindrone) made by Luis E. Miramontes under direction of Carl Djerassi and George Rosenkranz at Mexican drug company Syntex

Famous Birthdays

Frank DiMino, American rock vocalist (Angel), born in Washington, D.C.
Hani Al-Mulki, Prime Minister of Jordan (2016-present), born in Amman, Jordan
Peter Richardson, British actor, writer and director (The Comic Strip Presents, The Pope Must Die), born in Devon, England