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Events in August 1951 4
1863 – 1951William Randolph Hearst (1863-1951)Died 14 August 1951, aged 88Hearst built the largest newspaper chain in American history and pioneered the sensationalist style of journalism known as yellow journalism. His publishing empire and personal life inspired Orson Welles' film Citizen Kane. He died at his home in Beverly Hills.
1918 – 1951Robert Walker (1918-1951)American actor, MGM's shy young soldier who became Hitchcock's charming psychopath in Strangers on a Train.
1951US Championships 1951Men: Frank Sedgman · Women: Maureen Connolly
1951Robert Walker dies in Los AngelesRobert Walker dies aged 32.