Page 14: Historical Events In 1950

Dec 01   Ernest John Moeran, British composer, dies at 55   

Dec 02   Dino Lipatti, composer, dies at 33   

Dec 02   Vic Toweel knocks down Danny O'Sullivan 14 times in a title fight.   

Dec 03   Cleve Browns last NFL team with no-pass game (beat Phila 13-7)   

Dec 05   Ezzard Charles KOs Nick Barone in 11 for heavyweight boxing title.   

Dec 05   Ships of the RAN participate in the evacuation of Chinnampo, Korea   

Dec 06   In this year, Pope Pius XII publishes encyclical Mirabile illud   

Dec 10   Ralph J Bunche (1st black American) presented Nobel Peace Prize.   

Dec 11   Baseball owners vote 9-7 not to renew Commissioner Chandler's contract   

Dec 12   16th Heisman Trophy Award: Vic Janowicz, Ohio State (HB)   

Dec 13   "Let's Make an Opera" opens at John Golden Theater NYC for 5 perfs.   

Dec 14   "Bless You All" opens at Mark Hellinger Theater NYC for 84 perfs.   

Dec 14   Albrecht Schaeffer, German writer (Heroische Fahrt), dies at 65.   

Dec 14   UN General Assembly establishes High Comm for Refugees (Nobel 1954)   

Dec 15   Ezzard Charles KOs Nick Barone to retain heavyweight boxing title.   

Dec 15   NYC's Port Authority opens   

Dec 15   Robert Muller-Hartmann, composer, dies at 66.   

Dec 16   "Let's Make an Opera" closes at John Golden Theater NYC after 5 perfs.   

Dec 16   Otto Vrieslander, composer, dies at 70   

Dec 16   Truman proclaims state of emergency against "Communist imperialism"   

Dec 19   Gen Eisenhower named NATO commander   

Dec 19   General Eisenhower named NATO commander.   

Dec 20   "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   

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

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   

Dec 22   Julius Weismann, composer, dies at 70.   

Dec 23   Vincenzo Tommasini, composer, dies at 72.   

Dec 24   Cleveland Browns win NFL championship, beat LA 30-28   

Dec 25   The Stone of Scone, the Scottish coronation stone, is stolen from Westminster Abbey by Scottish nationalists.   

Dec 25   Xavier Villaurrutia, Mexican poet (Nostalgia de la muerte), dies at 47   

Dec 26   Emile Enthoven, composer, dies at 47.   

Dec 26   Gillette and Mutual buy All Star and World Series rights ($6M for 6 yrs)   

Dec 27   Max Beckmann, German painter/graphic artist, dies at 66.   

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Jan 02   Lou gramm: Rocker   

Jan 02   David shifrin: American classical clarinetist   

Jan 03   Beth anderson: Composer   

Jan 03   Victoria principal: American actress   

Jan 05   Chris stein: Rock guitarist and co-founder of blondie (heart of glass, call me) born in brooklyn, new york   

Jan 05   Michael o'donoghue: Writer/performer   

Jan 05   Ioan petru culianu: Romanian-born professor   

Jan 05   John manley: Canadian politician   

Jan 02   Emil jannings: Actor (the way of all flesh),    

Jan 06   Isaiah bowman: Geographer/co-founder (geographical review),   

Jan 08   George rowe: Cricketer (15 wckts in 4 tests for s af 1895-1902),   

Jan 11   Karin michaelis: Writer,    

Jan 12   Koos van de griend: Composer,    

Jan 15   Gen henry "hap" arnold: U.s. general of the air force (b. 1886)   

Jan 21   George orwell: Author (animal farm, 1984),   

Jan 22   Alan hale: Actor (little john-adv of robin hood),