David Coverdale is an English singer and songwriter. He is best known as the founder and lead singer of the hard rock band Whitesnake. He was also the lead singer of Deep Purple from 1973 to 1976, and he has had a solo career.

1951Mike Graham, American wrestler and promoter (died 2012)^[†]

Edward Michael Gossett, better known as Mike Graham, was an American professional wrestler who was the son of Eddie Graham.

1951Doug Somers, American wrestler (died 2017)^[†]

Douglas Duane Somerson was an American professional wrestler known by his ring name "Pretty Boy" Doug Somers. He worked in the American Wrestling Association (AWA) in the mid-1980s as part of a tag team with "Playboy" Buddy Rose, managed by Sherri Martel, and twice held the AWA World Tag Team Championship.

Historical Context for September 22, 1951

In 1951, the world population was approximately 2,543,130,380 people^[†]

Headlines from September 22, 1951

Harriman, Bradley to Speed Greek-Turkish Role in Pact; U.S. TO SEND AIDES TO SPEED PACT AIM

Dazed Aide Loses Store's $49,000, But Did 1, 2 or 3 Thugs Steal It?; $49,000 'HOLD-UP' NONPLUSES POLICE Tells of Phone Calls

HOME LEVELED IN BLAST IN ROCHESTER SUBURB

King George Will Undergo Operation on His Lung Soon; People Concerned Over Unexplained Illness Princess Hopes to Keep Tour Dates, but Will Defer Start and Go by Air King George to Undergo Operation On His Lung in the Near Future

Notable Births

Historical Context for September 22, 1951