What happened this day in history October 3, 1951

What are the important events that happened on October 3, 1951? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

October 3, 1951: Facts & Myths About This Day

October 3, 1951 is the 276th day of the year 1951 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 89 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Wednesday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is September 20, 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 ‘dihectaheptacontahexagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Nickel every day starting at age 4, then by now that person has accumulated $1,252.50. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Libra is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Opal is the modern birthstone for this month. Jasper 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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October 3, 1951 Historical Events

  • 1951
    The “Shot Heard ‘Round the World”, one of the greatest moments in Major League Baseball history, occurs when the New York Giants’Bobby Thomson hits a game winning home run in the bottom of the ninth inning off of the Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher Ralph Branca, to win the National League pennant after being down 14 games.

Who were born on October 3, 1951?

  • 1951
    Dave Winfield, American baseball player

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