What Happened on April 26, 1951

Historical Events

Brielsche Mausoleum

Queen Juliana of the Netherlands opens Brielsche Mausoleum

Famous Birthdays

  • Diego Verdaguer [Miguel Boccadoro], Argentine-Mexican singer-songwriter, bandoneón player, and trumpeter ("Volveré"; "Voy a Conquistarte"), born in Buenos Aires, Argentina (d. 2022)

Famous Deaths

  • Arnold Sommerfeld, German physicist, dies at 82
  • John Alden Carpenter, American composer (Sea Drift), dies at 75
Died in 1951 1951 Highlights

About April 26, 1951

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 73 years and 2 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Taurus