November 1951

Thursday 01:

US soldiers are exposed to an atomic explosion for training purposes in Desert Rock, Nevada; participation was not voluntary.

Saturday 10:

Direct-dial coast-to-coast telephone service begins in the United States.

Saturday 24:

The Broadway play Gigi opens starring little known actress Audrey Hepburn playing the lead character (the play ran for six months and led to Hepburn's film debut in Roman Holiday).