What happened this day in history April 11, 1951

What are the important events that happened on April 11, 1951? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

April 11, 1951: Facts & Myths About This Day

April 11, 1951 is the 101st day of the year 1951 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 264 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Wednesday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is March 29, 1951 – a Wednesday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?

Strange as it may, if we name this day after a polygon then it will be called ‘hectahenagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a dollar every day starting at age 7, then by now that person has accumulated $24,121.00. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Aries is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Diamond is the modern birthstone for this month. Opal is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.

Rabbit is the mythical animal and Metal is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.

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April 11, 1951 Historical Events

  • 1951
    Korean War: President Harry Truman relieves General of the Army Douglas MacArthur of overall command in Korea.
  • 1951
    The Stone of Scone, the stone upon which Scottish monarchs were traditionally crowned, is found on the site of the altar of Arbroath Abbey. It had been taken by Scottish nationalist students from its place in Westminster Abbey.

Who were born on April 11, 1951?

  • 1951
    Doris Angleton, American socialite (d. 1997)
  • 1951
    James Patrick Kelly, American author
  • 1951
    Paul Fox, English guitarist (The Ruts) (d. 2007)

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