Page 15: Historical Events In 1950

Dec 16   In the year 1950 truman proclaims state of emergency against "Communist imperialism"   

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

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   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 in the year 1950.   

Dec 22   Julius Weismann, composer, dies at 70 in the year 1950.   

Dec 23   Vincenzo Tommasini, composer, dies at 72 on this day in history.   

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   Xavier Villaurrutia, Mexican poet (Nostalgia de la muerte), dies at 47 on this day in history.   

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

Dec 26   Gillette & Mutual buy All Star & World Series rights ($6M for 6 yrs) in the year 1950.   

Dec 27   On this day in history 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   Jon Polito, Phila, actor (Fire With Fire, Homicide) in the year 1950.   

Dec 30   On this day in history vietnam, Laos & Cambodia become Independent states in France Union   

Dec 31   In the year 1950 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   In the year 1950 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   Victoria Principal, American actress was born in the year 1950.   

Jan 05   On this day in history birth of chris Stein, rock guitarist and co-founder of Blondie (Heart of Glass, Call Me) born in Brooklyn, New York   

Jan 05   On this day in history birth of michael O'Donoghue, writer/performer   

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

Jan 05   John Manley, Canadian politician was born on this day in history.   

Jan 02   On this day in history emil Jannings, actor (The Way of All Flesh), dies at 65   

Jan 06   Isaiah Bowman, geographer/co-founder (Geographical Review), dies at 71 in the year 1950.   

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   In the year 1950 death of gen Henry "Hap" Arnold, U.S. General of the Air Force (b. 1886)   

Jan 21   On this day in history george Orwell, author (Animal Farm, 1984), dies in London at 46   

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