1951 in Indiana
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The following is a list of events of the year 1951 in Indiana.
Incumbents
[edit]- Governor: Henry F. Schricker (Democratic)
- Lieutenant Governor: John A. Watkins (Democratic)
Events
[edit]- January-February – Extreme cold weather and prolonged freezing conditions affect the state, obstructing navigation on the Ohio River and leading to local emergencies in southern Indiana.[1]
- September 4 – Indianapolis residents witness the first live coast-to-coast transcontinental television broadcast as local station WFBM-TV carries President Harry S. Truman's address from San Francisco via AT&T's new microwave relay skyway.[2]
Sports
[edit]- May 30 – The 1951 Indianapolis 500 is held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Lee Wallard wins the race.[3]
Births
[edit]- May 4 – Jackie Jackson, American singer, songwriter, and member of The Jackson 5.[4]
- October 7 – John Mellencamp, American singer-songwriter and musician.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ Schaal, Lawrence A. "Indiana's Weather". Proceedings of the Indiana Academy of Science. 62. Indiana University Indianapolis: 233. Retrieved July 8, 2026.
- ↑ "Transcontinental Television Network (U.S.)". Engineering and Technology History Wiki (ETHW). Retrieved July 8, 2026.
- ↑ "Wallard's Gruelling Pace Wins Speedway Race". The Pittsburgh Press. 1951-05-31. p. 43. Retrieved 2026-06-21.
- ↑ "Jackie Jackson". The Jacksons. Retrieved 2026-07-08.