Page 15: Historical Events In 1950

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

Dec 19   Gen Eisenhower named NATO commander in the year 1950.   

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

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

Dec 21   In the year 1950 cole Porte's musical "Out of this World" premieres at New Century Theater NYC for 157 perfs   

Dec 22   In the year 1950 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 on this day in history.   

Dec 22   On this day in history julius Weismann, composer, dies at 70   

Dec 23   Vincenzo Tommasini, composer, dies at 72 in the year 1950.   

Dec 24   Cleveland Browns win NFL championship, beat LA 30-28 in the year 1950.   

Dec 25   The Stone of Scone, the Scottish coronation stone, is stolen from Westminster Abbey by Scottish nationalists in the year 1950.   

Dec 25   On this day in history xavier Villaurrutia, Mexican poet (Nostalgia de la muerte), dies at 47   

Dec 26   Emile Enthoven, composer, dies at 47 in the year 1950.   

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

Dec 27   In the year 1950 max Beckmann, German painter/graphic artist, dies at 66   

Dec 28   In the year 1950 chinese troops cross 38th Parallel, into South Korea   

Dec 29   In the year 1950 jon Polito, Phila, actor (Fire With Fire, Homicide)   

Dec 30   Vietnam, Laos & Cambodia become Independent states in France Union on this day in history.   

Dec 31   In the year 1950 charles Koechlin, French composer (Jungle Book), dies at 83   

Dec 31   On this day in history jockeys W Shoemaker & Joe Culmone set record of 388 wins in a year   

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

Jan 02   On this day in history birth of david Shifrin, American classical clarinetist   

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

Jan 03   On this day in history birth of 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 was born in the year 1950.   

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

Jan 05   Ioan Petru Culianu, Romanian-born professor (d. 1991) was born on this day in history.   

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

Jan 02   In the year 1950 emil Jannings, actor (The Way of All Flesh), dies at 65   

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

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

Jan 11   On this day in history karin Michaelis, writer, dies at 77   

Jan 12   Koos van de Griend, composer, dies at 44 on this day in history.   

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 on this day in history.   

Jan 22   In the year 1950 alan Hale, actor (Little John-Adv of Robin Hood), dies at 57