What Happened on October 28, 1951

Historical Events

F1 World Champion

Juan Manuel Fangio of Argentina wins Formula 1 World Drivers Championship by taking out the Spanish Grand Prix at Pedralbes in an Alpha Romeo; wins by 6 points from Alberto Ascari of Italy

US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site

Events in 1951

Famous Birthdays

(Gerald) "Jezz" Woodroffe, English rock session and touring keyboardist (Black Sabbath, Robert Plant, Belle Stars), and video game composer, born in Birmingham, England
John Regan, American session and touring rock bassist (Frehley's Comet, Peter Frampton), born in New York (d. 2023)
Rajan Mishra, Indian classical music vocalist, born in Varanasi, India (d. 2021)
Ron & Don Galyon, American siamese twins (Jerry Springer Show), born in Dayton, Ohio

Born in 1951 1951 Highlights