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 on this day in history.   

Dec 19   On this day in history 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   On this day in history 2 self-propelled trains of Long Island RR collide, killing 77   

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

Dec 24   In the year 1950 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 in the year 1950.   

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

Dec 31   Charles Koechlin, French composer (Jungle Book), dies at 83 in the year 1950.   

Dec 31   In the year 1950 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   David Shifrin, American classical clarinetist was born on this day in history.   

Jan 03   Beth Anderson, composer was born on this day in history.   

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 in the year 1950.   

Jan 05   On this day in history birth of ioan Petru Culianu, Romanian-born professor (d. 1991)   

Jan 05   John Manley, Canadian politician was born in the year 1950.   

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

Jan 06   In the year 1950 isaiah Bowman, geographer/co-founder (Geographical Review), dies at 71   

Jan 08   In the year 1950 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   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   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