1951
King Leopold III of Belgium abdicates in favor of his son, Baudouin of Belgium.
King Leopold III of Belgium abdicates in favor of his son, Baudouin of Belgium.
1951 in History
26 events found for 1951
1951
J. D. Salinger publishes his popular yet controversial novel, The Catcher in the Rye.
J. D. Salinger publishes his popular yet controversial novel, The Catcher in the Rye.
1951
King Abdullah I of Jordan is assassinated by a Palestinian while attending Friday prayers in Jerusalem.
King Abdullah I of Jordan is assassinated by a Palestinian while attending Friday prayers in Jerusalem.
1951
Canadian Pacific Air Lines Flight 3505 disappears while flying from Vancouver to Tokyo. The aircraft and its 37…
Canadian Pacific Air Lines Flight 3505 disappears while flying from Vancouver to Tokyo. The aircraft and its 37…
1951
Soviet space dogs: Dezik and Tsygan were launched into a sub-orbital spaceflight from Kapustin Yar and became the…
Soviet space dogs: Dezik and Tsygan were launched into a sub-orbital spaceflight from Kapustin Yar and became the…
1951
Walt Disney's 13th animated film, Alice in Wonderland, premieres in London, England, United Kingdom.
Walt Disney's 13th animated film, Alice in Wonderland, premieres in London, England, United Kingdom.