What Happened on July 12, 1951

Historical Events

  • Mob tries to keep black family from moving into all-white Cicero, Illinois

Sports History

NY Yankees pitcher Allie Reynolds throws no-hitter in Cleveland against the Indians, his former team, in a 1-0 win

Famous Birthdays

  • Brian Grazer, American film producer, born in Los Angeles, California
  • Cheryl Ladd, American actress (Charlie's Angels, Purple Hearts), born in Huron, South Dakota
  • Jamey Sheridan, American actor (Another World), born in Pasadena, California
  • Sylvia Sass, Hungarian soprano, born in Budapest, Hungary

About July 12, 1951

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 72 years, 9 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Cancer