Famous Birthdays
- Bernie Ruoff, CFL kicker (Winnipeg, Hamilton), born in West Germany
- Donnie Dacus, American session and touring guitarist (Chicago, 1978-80; Badfinger, 1982), born in Pasadena, Texas
- Ed Royce, American politician (Rep-R-California), born in Los Angeles, California
Sally Little (72 years old)
South African/American golfer (PGA 1980, du Maurier 1988), born in Cape Town, South Africa
Born in 1951
Famous Deaths
- Leon Errol, Australian actor (Ziegfeld Follies, What a Blonde!), dies at 70
- Simon Kimbangu/Kibangu, Congolese religious leader and founder of Kimbanguism, dies in captivity at 62
1951 Highlights
About October 12, 1951
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 72 years, 6 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Libra
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