Historical Events
Event of Interest
Joseph Stalin proclaims the Soviet Union has the atomic bomb
Famous Birthdays
- Kevin Cronin, American rock vocalist (REO Speedwagon), born in Champaign Illinois
Famous Deaths
- Henry Gurney, British high commissioner to Malaya, assassinated
- Otto Meyerhof, German psychologist and biochemist (Nobel 1922), dies at 67
- Will Keith Kellogg, American cereal manufacturer (Kellogg's cereal brand), dies at 91
1951 Highlights
About October 6, 1951
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 71 years, 5 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Libra
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