What Happened on July 28, 1951

Historical Events

Kiss Me, Kate

Cole Porter's musical "Kiss Me, Kate", an adaptation of Shakespeare's " The Taming of the Shrew", closes at Shubert Theatre, NYC. after 1077 performances, and 5 Tony Award wins

Alice In Wonderland

Walt Disney releases animated musical film "Alice In Wonderland", featuring Kathryn Beaumont, J. Pat O'Malley, Ed Wynn, and Sterling Holloway and songs by Sammy Fain and Bob Hilliard

Events in 1951

Famous Birthdays

Anthony A. Williams, American politician (Mayor of the District of Columbia, 1999-2007), born in Los Angeles County, California
Doug Collins, American basketball shooting guard (NBA All-Star 1976–79; Philadelphia 76ers), coach (Chicago, Detroit, Washington, Philadelphia) and broadcaster (CBS, NBC, TNT, TBS, ABC/ESPN), born in Christopher, Illinois
Greg Gluffria, American rock keyboardist (House of Lords - "Sahara"), born in Washington, D.C.
Ray Kennedy, English soccer midfielder, forward (17 caps; Arsenal, Liverpool), born in Seaton Delaval, England (d. 2021)
Santiago Calatrava, Spanish architect (Milwaukee Art Museum), born in Valencia, Spain
T. M. Stevens, American rock, pop, and R&B session and touring bass guitarist (Shocka Zooloo; The Pretenders, 1986-87), born in New York City

Born in 1951 1951 Highlights