Historical Events In 1950

Dec 16   On this day in history truman proclaims state of emergency against "Communist imperialism"  

Dec 19   In the year 1950 gen Eisenhower named NATO commander  

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

Dec 20   "Harvey," starring James Stewart, premieres in NY in the year 1950.  

Dec 21   On this day in history 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 on this day in history.  

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   In the year 1950 vincenzo Tommasini, composer, dies at 72  

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   In the year 1950 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   Gillette & Mutual buy All Star & World Series rights ($6M for 6 yrs) on this day in history.  

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   On this day in history jon Polito, Phila, actor (Fire With Fire, Homicide)  

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

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

Dec 31   Jockeys W Shoemaker & Joe Culmone set record of 388 wins in a year in the year 1950.  

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Jan 02   Lou Gramm, rocker was born in the year 1950.  

Jan 02   David Shifrin, American classical clarinetist was born in the year 1950.  

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 on this day in history.  

Jan 05   In the year 1950 birth of michael O'Donoghue, writer/performer  

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

Jan 05   In the year 1950 birth of john Manley, Canadian politician  

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

Jan 06   On this day in history 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   Karin Michaelis, writer, dies at 77 on this day in history.  

Jan 12   Koos van de Griend, composer, dies at 44 in the year 1950.  

Jan 15   Gen Henry "Hap" Arnold, U.S. General of the Air Force (b. 1886) died on this day in history.  

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.