Page 15: Historical Events In 1950

Dec 16   Truman proclaims state of emergency against "Communist imperialism" in the year 1950.   

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

Dec 19   In the year 1950 general Eisenhower named NATO commander   

Dec 20   In the year 1950 "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 in the year 1950.   

Dec 22   2 self-propelled trains of Long Island RR collide, killing 77 on this day in history.   

Dec 22   On this day in history 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 on this day in history.   

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

Dec 24   On this day in history cleveland Browns win NFL championship, beat LA 30-28   

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

Dec 25   In the year 1950 xavier Villaurrutia, Mexican poet (Nostalgia de la muerte), dies at 47   

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

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   On this day in history 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 in the year 1950.   

Dec 31   Charles Koechlin, French composer (Jungle Book), dies at 83 on this day in history.   

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 on this day in history.   

Jan 03   In the year 1950 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 on this day in history.   

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 in the year 1950.   

Jan 05   In the year 1950 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   Isaiah Bowman, geographer/co-founder (Geographical Review), dies at 71 in the year 1950.   

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

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

Jan 12   In the year 1950 koos van de Griend, composer, dies at 44   

Jan 15   Gen Henry "Hap" Arnold, U.S. General of the Air Force (b. 1886) died in the year 1950.   

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

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