What Happened on October 16, 1951

Historical Events

  • 1st Prime Minister of Pakistan, Liaquat Ali Khan, is assassinated by Said Akbar in Rawalpindi

Famous Birthdays

  • Alan Wheat, American politician (Rep-D-Missouri, 1983-95), born in San Antonio, Texas
  • Daniel Gerroll, actor (Big Business), born in London, England

Famous Deaths

  • Liaquat Ali Khan, 1st Prime Minister of Pakistan (1947-51), assassinated by Said Akbar at 56
Died in 1951 1951 Highlights

About October 16, 1951

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 72 years, 6 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No

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