What Happened on August 1, 1951

Historical Events

David Ben-Gurion's Mapai-party wins Israeli parliamentary election

Bob Keselowski, American auto racer (ARCA Hooters SuperCar Series 1989) and team owner (K Automotive Racing), born in Rochester, Michigan (d. 2021)
David Jasper, British theologian (University of Glasgow)
Robin Heifetz, American composer, born in Los Angeles, California
Tim Bachman, Canadian rock guitarist and vocalist (Brave Belt; Bachman–Turner Overdrive), born in Winnipeg, Manitoba (d. 2023)
Tommy Bolin, American session and touring rock guitarist and songwriter (Deep Purple, 1975-76; James Gang, 1973-74), born in Sioux City, Iowa (d. 1976)