What Happened on October 7, 1951

Historical Events

Ben-Gurion Holds On

David Ben-Gurion forms 3rd Israeli government

Famous Birthdays

John Mellencamp (72 years old)

American rock singer-songwriter ("Jack & Diane"; "Small Town"; "Pink Houses"), co-founder of Farm Aid, and actor (Falling From Grace), born in Seymour, Indiana

  • Ricky Phillips, American bass guitarist (Styx, 2003-), born in Mount Pleasant, Iowa
  • Táta Vega [Carmen Rosa Vega], American vocalist (Color Purple soundtrack), born in Queens, Long Island

Famous Deaths

  • Anton Philips, Co-Founder of Royal Philips Electronics N.V., dies at 77
Died in 1951 1951 Highlights

About October 7, 1951

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 72 years, 6 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No

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