Historical Events
- "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" closes at Ziegfeld NYC after 740 performances
- Emile Zatopek runs world record 20k (1:01:15.8)
Catholic Encyclical
Pope Pius XII publishes encyclical Ingruentium Malorum
1951 History
Famous Birthdays
- Johan Neeskens, Dutch footballer, born in Heemstede, Netherlands
- Pete Carroll, American football coach (Super Bowl 2013, Seattle Seahawks; New York Jets, New England Patriots; USC), born in San Francisco, California
Famous Weddings
Peter Sellers
Actor Peter Sellers (26) weds actress Anne Howe in London, England
Famous Deaths
- Jacinto Guerrero, Spanish musician and composer, dies at 56
About September 15, 1951
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 71 years, 8 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Virgo
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