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Born in 1951: United States

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

What was United States like in 1951?

Here is what United States was like in 1951. The biggest song was “Too Young”. In cinemas, people watched “Quo Vadis”. In the news: New UN headquarters opens in New York. 1951 was also the Year of the Metal Rabbit, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 1951.

Songs

  • Too Young · Nat King Cole with Les Baxter
  • Because of You · Tony Bennett with Percy Faith
  • How High the Moon · Les Paul and Mary Ford
  • Come On-a My House · Rosemary Clooney
  • Be My Love · Mario Lanza with Ray Sinatra and Jeff Alexander

Films

  • Quo Vadis · MGM
  • Show Boat · MGM
  • David and Bathsheba · 20th Century Fox

On TV

  • Texaco Star Theater · NBC
  • Arthur Godfrey's Talent Scouts · CBS
  • Fireside Theatre · NBC
  • Texaco Star Theater · NBC

Cartoons

  • Crusader Rabbit · Jay Ward / Alexander Anderson (1950-08-01)

Cars

  • Nash Rambler · Nash Motors

Snacks and ice creams

  • Sugar Frosted Flakes · Kellogg's

Phones and gadgets

  • Western Electric Model 500 telephone · Western Electric (Bell System)
  • First direct-dialed long-distance call · Bell System (1951-11-10)

Fashion

  • Greasers
  • The ducktail haircut
  • Poodle skirts

Sports

  • Rochester Royals win the NBA championship · 1951 NBA Finals (1951-04-21)
  • New York Yankees win the World Series · 1951 World Series (1951-10-10)

Popular baby names

  • James · Boys
  • Linda · Girls
  • Mary · Girls
  • Robert · Boys
  • Patricia · Girls
  • John · Boys

In the news

  • New UN headquarters opens in New York (1951-01-10)
  • Two-term limit for presidents ratified (1951-02-27)
  • The Rosenbergs convicted of espionage (1951-03-29)
  • Truman relieves General MacArthur (1951-04-11)
  • Great Flood of 1951 peaks in Kansas (1951-07-13)
  • 'The Catcher in the Rye' is published (1951-07-16)
  • The 'Shot Heard 'Round the World' (1951-10-03)
  • 'I Love Lucy' debuts on CBS (1951-10-15)

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 United States like in 1951?

Here is what United States was like in 1951. The biggest song was “Too Young”. In cinemas, people watched “Quo Vadis”. In the news: New UN headquarters opens in New York. 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 was the No. 1 song in United States in 1951?

“Too Young” was the biggest song of 1951 in United States.

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 United States in 1951?

Popular names included James, Linda, Mary, and Robert.

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