Historical Events In 1950

Dec 16   Truman proclaims state of emergency against "Communist imperialism" on this day in history.   

Dec 19   On this day in history gen Eisenhower named NATO commander   

Dec 19   In the year 1950 general Eisenhower named NATO commander   

Dec 20   On this day in history "Harvey," starring James Stewart, premieres in NY   

Dec 21   Cole Porte's musical "Out of this World" premieres at New Century Theater NYC for 157 perfs on this day in history.   

Dec 22   2 self-propelled trains of Long Island RR collide, killing 77 in the year 1950.   

Dec 22   HMCS Athabaskan relieved for repairs and general maintenance; had performed carrier screen duty, escorted shipping, carried out blockade patrols and provided anti-aircraft protection and general support for the forces evacuating Inchon on this day in history.   

Dec 22   In the year 1950 julius Weismann, composer, dies at 70   

Dec 23   On this day in history vincenzo Tommasini, composer, dies at 72   

Dec 24   Cleveland Browns win NFL championship, beat LA 30-28 on this day in history.   

Dec 25   The Stone of Scone, the Scottish coronation stone, is stolen from Westminster Abbey by Scottish nationalists on this day in history.   

Dec 25   Xavier Villaurrutia, Mexican poet (Nostalgia de la muerte), dies at 47 in the year 1950.   

Dec 26   On this day in history emile Enthoven, composer, dies at 47   

Dec 26   Gillette & Mutual buy All Star & World Series rights ($6M for 6 yrs) on this day in history.   

Dec 27   On this day in history max Beckmann, German painter/graphic artist, dies at 66   

Dec 28   Chinese troops cross 38th Parallel, into South Korea on this day in history.   

Dec 29   On this day in history jon Polito, Phila, actor (Fire With Fire, Homicide)   

Dec 30   In the year 1950 vietnam, Laos & Cambodia become Independent states in France Union   

Dec 31   On this day in history charles Koechlin, French composer (Jungle Book), dies at 83   

Dec 31   Jockeys W Shoemaker & Joe Culmone set record of 388 wins in a year on this day in history.   

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Jan 02   On this day in history birth of lou Gramm, rocker   

Jan 02   David Shifrin, American classical clarinetist was born in the year 1950.   

Jan 03   On this day in history birth of beth Anderson, composer   

Jan 03   Victoria Principal, American actress was born on this day in history.   

Jan 05   Chris Stein, rock guitarist and co-founder of Blondie (Heart of Glass, Call Me) born in Brooklyn, New York was born on this day in history.   

Jan 05   Michael O'Donoghue, writer/performer was born on this day in history.   

Jan 05   In the year 1950 birth of ioan Petru Culianu, Romanian-born professor (d. 1991)   

Jan 05   On this day in history birth of john Manley, Canadian politician   

Jan 02   Emil Jannings, actor (The Way of All Flesh), dies at 65 on this day in history.   

Jan 06   On this day in history isaiah Bowman, geographer/co-founder (Geographical Review), dies at 71   

Jan 08   On this day in history george Rowe, cricketer (15 wckts in 4 Tests for S Af 1895-1902), dies   

Jan 11   In the year 1950 karin Michaelis, writer, dies at 77   

Jan 12   On this day in history koos van de Griend, composer, dies at 44   

Jan 15   On this day in history death of gen Henry "Hap" Arnold, U.S. General of the Air Force (b. 1886)   

Jan 21   George Orwell, author (Animal Farm, 1984), dies in London at 46 in the year 1950.   

Jan 22   On this day in history alan Hale, actor (Little John-Adv of Robin Hood), dies at 57