1951 in Indiana
List of events
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Incumbents
- Governor: Henry F. Schricker (Democratic)
- Lieutenant Governor: John A. Watkins (Democratic)
Events
- 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
- May 30 – The 1951 Indianapolis 500 is held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Lee Wallard wins the race.[3]
Births
- May 4 – Jackie Jackson, American singer, songwriter, and member of The Jackson 5.[4]
- October 7 – John Mellencamp, American singer-songwriter and musician.