Historical Events In 1950
May 09 On this day in history norman Dello Joco's premieres in Bronxville
May 05 On this day in history phumiphon Abundet crowned as king Rama IX of Thailand
May 10 On this day in history the first Netherlands-US telex sent
May 01 New marriage laws enforced in People's Republic China on this day in history.
May 25 On this day in history brooklyn-Battery Tunnel opens in NYC
May 01 On this day in history mayor of Brussels reluctantly bans May Day parade
May 06 On this day in history liz Taylor's first marriage (Conrad Hilton Jr)
May 11 Belgium mine disaster at Borinage, 39 die on this day in history.
May 08 On this day in history american General MacArthur becomes comander of the UN forces in Korea
May 08 Chiang Kai-shek asks US for weapons on this day in history.
May 02 Dutch PM Malan recognizes South-Africa but not China People's Republic on this day in history.
May 13 The birth of Stevie Wonder, American singer on this day in history.
May 21 On this day in history vietnamese troops of Ho Chi-Minh attack Cambodia
May 22 On this day in history celal Bayar elected president of Turkey
May 01 Pulitzer prize awarded to Rodgers &Hammerstein (South Pacific) on this day in history.
May 09 French Foreign minister Robert Schuman announces the Schuman Plan for European integration on this day in history.
May 22 Dutch poet Gerrit Achterberg wins PC Hooft prize on this day in history.
May 27 Bollingen Prize for poetry awarded to Wallace Stevens on this day in history.
May 13 Diner's Club issues its first credit cards on this day in history.
May 02 On this day in history dutch first Chamber accept Laws on immigration
Jan 27 2nd Emmy Awards Ed Wynn Show &Texaco Star Theater win on this day in history.
Jan 07 On this day in history mental health wing of Mercy Hospital burns, kills 41 (Davenport IA)
Jan 23 3rd edition of Joseph Kane's Famous first Facts published on this day in history.
Jan 26 On this day in history india becomes a democratic republic within the Commonwealth
Jan 27 On this day in history 2nd Emmy Awards Ed Wynn Show &Texaco Star Theater win
Jan 31 U.S. President Harry Truman announces that development has started on the hydrogen bomb on this day in history.
Jan 01 Ho Chi Minh begins offensive against French troops in Indo-China on this day in history.
Jan 12 USSR re-introduces death penalty for treason, espionage &sabotage on this day in history.
Jan 23 The Israeli Knesset approves a resolution to make Jerusalem the capital of Israel on this day in history.
Jan 31 On this day in history president Truman reveals that he ordered the Atomic Energy Commission to develop the hydrogen bomb
Jan 26 On this day in history india becomes a republic as new President Rajendra Prasad takes the oath of office.
Jan 24 On this day in history jackie Robinson signs highest contract ($35,000) in Dodger history
Jan 07 On this day in history hank Snow's first appearance on "Grand Ole Opry"
Jan 16 On this day in history belgium, Luxembourg & Netherlands recognize Israel
Jan 14 US recalls all consular officials from China on this day in history.
