What Happened on April 3, 1951

Historical Events

  • Christopher Fry's "Sleep of Prisoners" premieres in Oxford

Famous Weddings

Doris Day

Actress and singer Doris Day (29) marries producer Martin Melcher (35) in Burbank, California

Famous Deaths

  • Johannes Kielstra, Dutch economist, governor of Suriname (1933-44), and diplomat, dies at 72
Died in 1951 1951 Highlights

About April 3, 1951

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 73 years and 26 days
Leap Year: No

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