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Born in 1951: Poland

This was Poland in 1951. Add your birthday to see your exact day.

What was Poland like in 1951?

Here is what Poland was like in 1951. In cinemas, people watched “Warsaw Premiere”. In the news: Bielsko and Biała merge into Bielsko-Biała. 1951 was also the Year of the Metal Rabbit, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 1951.

Films

  • Warsaw Premiere · No. 1 in 1951 · Poland
  • Hamlet · No. 2 in 1951 · UK
  • First Start · No. 3 in 1951 · Poland

Cars

  • Warszawa M-20 · FSO
  • FSO Warszawa · FSO

Snacks and ice creams

  • Oranżada · Fizzy orange pop
  • Malaga chocolates · Wawel, Kraków

Phones and gadgets

  • The CB-49: Poland's own phone · Radomska Wytwórnia Telefonów (RWT)

Fashion

  • The bikiniarze · Jazz-loving rebels

Sports

  • Ruch Chorzów are Polish champions · 1951 Polish football championship
  • Ruch Chorzów win the Polish Cup · 1950–1951 Polish Cup final (1951-09-16)

Popular baby names

  • Maria · Girls
  • Andrzej · Boys
  • Jan · Boys
  • Krystyna · Girls
  • Stanisław · Boys
  • Elżbieta · Girls

In the news

  • Bielsko and Biała merge into Bielsko-Biała (1951-01-01)
  • Third of May holiday abolished (1951-01-18)
  • Poland and the USSR swap border land (1951-02-15)
  • Fast city railway opens in the Tricity (1951-03-04)
  • Fire kills 21 miners in Bytom (1951-05-22)
  • Polish Academy of Sciences founded (1951-10-30)
  • First Warszawa car rolls off the line at FSO (1951-11-06)
  • Plane crash near Tuszyn (1951-11-15)

1951: the Year of the Metal Rabbit

People born from about 4 February 1951 to 3 February 1952 share the Rabbit as their year animal, with the Metal element: gentleness and good taste with focus and strength. Those born earlier in January belong to the Metal Tiger year.

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Frequently asked questions

What was Poland like in 1951?

Here is what Poland was like in 1951. In cinemas, people watched “Warsaw Premiere”. In the news: Bielsko and Biała merge into Bielsko-Biała. 1951 was also the Year of the Metal Rabbit, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 1951.

What animal year was 1951?

1951 was the Year of the Metal Rabbit, from about 4 February 1951 to 3 February 1952. People born in January 1951 belong to the Metal Tiger year.

What were popular baby names in Poland in 1951?

Popular names included Maria, Andrzej, Jan, and Krystyna.

How old is someone born in 1951?

Someone born in 1951 turns 75 in 2026.

How can I see the exact day I was born?

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Last updated October 27, 2026