What happened in October 1951?
The top front-page story of each day in October 1951, as it was reported at the time. Click a date to see that day’s full front page and the matching birthday books.
- Oct 1🏗️ New Span Replaces Wreck – A 2,000-ton section is installed to replace a damaged structure on Pennsylvania at Woodbridge, New Jersey.
- Oct 2📈 Stocks Show Gains – Stocks advance with rails and metals leading the way. Composite rate rises 0.49, marking a cautious but positive market session.
- Oct 3🌍 27 Nations Migration Study – A conference in Naples begins to examine the I.L.O. plan for migration in Europe, highlighting U.S. concerns and pessimism.
- Oct 4⚾ Giants Win Pennant – The New York Giants beat the Brooklyn Dodgers 5-4 with Thomson's three-run homer, advancing to the World Series.
- Oct 5🌍 Bolivian Jobs for Foreigners – Bolivia announces plans to employ foreigners in key government positions as part of a UN-backed initiative.
- Oct 6🏛️ Hartford's Will Benefits – Estate of millions bequeathed largely to foundation for charitable purposes, benefiting the public.
- Oct 7🌍 Yom Kippur Begins – Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, marks the end of the Jewish High Holy Period, calling for prayer and fasting.
- Oct 8✈️ Nuclear-Powered Planes – Dean predicts Air Force will begin using nuclear energy for powered aircraft within a decade.
- Oct 9🎶 Festival Upset by Boulez – Contemporary music festival ends in controversy as Pierre Boulez's 'Polophonie' sparks heated debates.
- Oct 10🏛️ Tokyo Diet Meets – Japanese parliament discusses treaties, with a near-unanimous vote expected for a security agreement.
- Oct 11🕊️ Hirohito Bids Approval – Japanese Emperor Hirohito calls for ratification of the peace pact, addressing various challenges ahead.
- Oct 12🏛️ Philharmonic's 110th Year – Mitropoulos conducts the first U.S. performance of Busoni's 'Arlecchino' at Carnegie Hall, marking a significant cultural milestone.
- Oct 13🚀 Sky Platforms Feasible – Rocket experts discuss the feasibility of platforms suspended in Earth's orbit, advising space travelers on meteor damage.
- Oct 14🌍 Central America Unity – Foreign Ministers agree on a charter for the Organization of the Five Republics, promoting regional cooperation.
- Oct 15🔬 Atomic Arms for G.I.s – Atomic arms set for G.I.s in Nevada, with no standard weapons except rifles and pistols for drives into blasted areas.
- Oct 16🏛️ U.N. Inquiry on Germany – West calls for a U.N. investigation to assess conditions for a nationwide election in Germany, aiming to promote unity.
- Oct 17🌍 Migration Group Established – 27 nations convene in Naples to create a temporary group aimed at assisting European resettlement efforts.
- Oct 18🌍 Royal Visit in Regina – Princess Elizabeth's visit to Regina features a musical ride by the Mounties, delighting many children despite the cold.
- Oct 19📚 Kellermann Passes Away – B. Kellermann, a notable novelist known for 'Tunnel' and 'Song of Friendship', has died at the age of 72.
- Oct 20🔬 Chemical Birth Control Found – A compound effective in controlling births was discovered in mice, with further tests needed before human trials.
- Oct 21🏛️ Roosevelt Named Envoy – President Roosevelt is appointed as envoy to the Vatican, emphasizing the importance of renewing ties for world peace.
- Oct 22🎭 Opera Performance Debuts – Baritone Bondon performs Count Almaviva in 'Figaro' as part of a city troupe's new roles in opera.
- Oct 23🌌 Desert Light Reported – Observers in Nevada report only a flicker of light during atomic tests, leading officials to express satisfaction with the findings.
- Oct 24📈 National Economy Strengthens – U.S. economy shows resilience against inflation and defense costs, according to N.S.R.B. Chairman at convention.
- Oct 25🔬 Cancer Detection Advances – Papanicolaou technique praised for speeding cancer detection, helping in numerous cases with clinical records cited.
- Oct 26🕊️ Korea Truce Talks – U.N. proposes a new truce line at resumed talks in Korea, with a new Chinese delegate participating.
- Oct 27📈 Stock Market Decline – Sharp drop in stock market as British Conservative victory fails to boost trader confidence, index falls 2.18 points.
- Oct 28🔬 New Particle Discovered – A new particle observed in cosmic rays may provide insights into the structure of atomic nuclei.
- Oct 29🌍 Peace Steps in Zagreb – Resolutions call for respect for rights of all states and strengthening of the United Nations at the Zagreb parley.
- Oct 30🎨 Renaissance Art Display – Portrait drawings by German masters are showcased at Knoedler's, on loan from the Rheims Museum.
- Oct 31🌍 Indians Welcome Peiping Mission – A cultural delegation from Peiping received an enthusiastic welcome in India, marking a significant diplomatic exchange.
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