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1951 was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1951st year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 951st year of the 2nd millennium, the 51st year of the 20th century, and the 2nd year of the 1950s decade.
July 11–12 – Cicero race riot of 1951: A mob of 4,000 whites attack an apartment building housing a single black family in a neighborhood in Cicero, Illinois. July 13 The Great Flood of 1951 reaches its highest point in Northeast Kansas, culminating in the greatest flood damage to date in the Midwestern United States.
The 9th Golden Globe Awards also honored the best films of 1951. That year's Golden Globes also marked the first time that the Best Picture category was split into Musical or Comedy, or Drama. A Place in the Sun won Best Motion Picture - Drama, while An American in Paris won Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy.
Incumbent resigned September 7, 1951 to become N.J. Assistant Attorney General. New member elected November 6, 1951. Republican hold.
In 1951, the following four charts were produced: Best Sellers in Stores – ranked the biggest selling singles in retail stores, as reported by merchants surveyed throughout the country. Most Played by Jockeys – ranked the most played songs on United States radio stations, as reported by radio disc jockeys and radio stations.
The year 1951 in film involved some significant events. Top-grossing films. United States. The top ten 1951 released films by box office gross in the United States ...
1951 – The Catcher in the Rye is published by J. D. Salinger and invigorates the rebellious youth of the period, eventually earning the title of a Classic with its profound impact. 1952 – The debut of the Today show on NBC, originally hosted by Dave Garroway is the fourth longest running talk show on television. 1952 – ANZUS Treaty enters ...
1951 in the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands (1 C, 1 P) Pages in category "1951 in the United States" The following 17 pages are in this category, out of 17 total.