Date: June 1, 1951
Korean War: Battle of Chipyong-ni, which represented the "high-water mark" of the Chinese incursion into South Korea, commences. Date: February 13, 1951 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 13 📅 Events on this day in 1951 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1951Korean War: Chinese Forces Withdraw at Battle…
Mexican chemist Luis E. Miramontes completes the synthesis of norethisterone, the basis of an early oral contraceptive. Date: October 15, 1951 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on October 15 📅 Events on this day in 1951 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1951Libya Gains Independence, Idris I Crowned King -…
The Twenty-second Amendment to the United States Constitution, limiting Presidents to two terms, is ratified. Date: February 27, 1951 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 27 📅 Events on this day in 1951 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1951Copenhagen Hypnosis Murders, March 29, 1951El Al Launches First Regular…
The Broker, a Pennsylvania Railroad passenger train derails near Woodbridge Township, New Jersey. The accident kills 85 people and injures over 500 more. The wreck is one of the worst rail disasters in American history. Date: February 6, 1951 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 6 📅 Events on this day…
Trains run on the Talyllyn Railway in Wales for the first time since preservation, making it the first railway in the world to be operated by volunteers. Date: May 14, 1951 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 14 📅 Events on this day in 1951 📅 On This Day (Today) More…
King Leopold III of Belgium abdicates in favor of his son, Baudouin of Belgium. Date: July 16, 1951 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 16 📅 Events on this day in 1951 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1951First Live Transcontinental TV Broadcast from Japanese Peace Treaty Conference September…