1951 Facts for Kids

Millennium:	2nd millennium
Centuries:	19th century – 20th century – 21st century
Decades:	1920s 1930s 1940s – 1950s – 1960s 1970s 1980s
Years:	1948 1949 1950 – 1951 – 1952 1953 1954

1951 (MCMLI) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1951st year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 951st year of the 2nd millennium, the 51st year of the 20th century, and the 2nd year of the 1950s decade.

The year 1951 was a time of important changes and events around the world. New inventions, popular movies, and hit songs marked this year. Many famous people were born, and some influential figures passed away. Let's explore what happened in 1951!

Key Events of 1951
- Historical Moments
- Cool Inventions and Technology
Famous People Born in 1951
Important People Who Passed Away in 1951
Popular Movies of 1951
Hit Songs of 1951
New Books Released in 1951
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Key Events of 1951

This section highlights some of the most important things that happened in 1951.

Historical Moments

January 4 – During the Korean War, the Communist forces from North Korea and China took control of the city of Seoul. This was a major event in the ongoing conflict.

Cool Inventions and Technology

Bette Nesmith Graham invented Liquid Paper. This handy correction fluid helps people fix mistakes when writing or typing. It was a very useful invention for offices and schools!
March 31: The first UNIVAC I computer was delivered by Remington Rand. This was a huge step forward for computers, making them more available for different uses.

Famous People Born in 1951

Many people who would become famous were born in 1951. Here are some of them:

January 6 – Kim Wilson, a blues singer and harmonica player.
January 12 – Kirstie Alley, a well-known actress.
January 30 – Phil Collins, a famous English musician and singer.
February 14 – Kevin Keegan, an English footballer and football manager.
February 15 – Jane Seymour, an actress.
February 18 – Dale Earnhardt, a famous American racing car driver.
February 20 – Gordon Brown, a Scottish politician who later became Prime Minister.
March 17 – Kurt Russell, a popular actor.
March 24 – Tommy Hilfiger, a well-known fashion designer.
April 27 – Ace Frehley, an American musician, famous for being in the band KISS.

Important People Who Passed Away in 1951

Some notable people died in 1951, leaving behind their legacies.

January 30 – Ferdinand Porsche, a German car designer who created the first Porsche cars.
July 13 – Arnold Schoenberg, a famous composer who changed music with his new ideas.