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   General Eisenhower named NATO commander on this day in history.   

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

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   2 self-propelled trains of Long Island RR collide, killing 77 in the year 1950.   

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   In the year 1950 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 on this day in history.   

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 on this day in history.   

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

Dec 27   Max Beckmann, German painter/graphic artist, dies at 66 in the year 1950.   

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 on this day in history.   

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

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

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

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

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   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 on this day in history.   

Jan 21   In the year 1950 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.