What Happened on October 2, 1951

Historical Events

  • 1st Netherland TV broadcast (Toverspiegel)

Famous Birthdays

  • Bill Elliott, American Tony Award-winning musical theater orchestrator, film composer, pianist and bandleader, born in Wayland, Massachusetts
  • Romina Power, American actress (Justine), Euro-pop singer, and daughter of Tyrone Power and Mexican actress Linda Christian, born in Los Angeles, California

Sting (72 years old)

British singer-songwriter and bassist (The Police - "Every Breath You Take"; solo - "Fragile") and actor (Dune), born in Wallsend, Northumberland


Born in 1951
1951 Highlights

About October 2, 1951

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 72 years, 5 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No

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