Famous Birthdays
- Edie McClurg, American actress (Cinderella-1985, Hogan Family), born in Kansas City, Missouri
- Glen Weir, Canadian Football Hall of Fame defensive lineman (Grey Cup 1974, 77 Montreal Alouettes; CFL All-Star 1975, 77), born in London, Ontario (d. 2023)
- Terry Davis, American actress (Stacey Winthrop-Another World), born in New York City
Famous Deaths
Philippe Pétain (1856-1951)
French marshal and Chief of the French State (1940-44), dies at 95
- Robert Flaherty, American filmmaker and the father of documentary film (Nanook of North), dies at 67
Died in 1951 1951 Highlights
About July 23, 1951
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 72 years, 9 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Leo
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