Historical Events In 1950

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

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

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

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   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 in the year 1950.  

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

Dec 24   Cleveland Browns win NFL championship, beat LA 30-28 in the year 1950.  

Dec 25   In the year 1950 the Stone of Scone, the Scottish coronation stone, is stolen from Westminster Abbey by Scottish nationalists  

Dec 25   Xavier Villaurrutia, Mexican poet (Nostalgia de la muerte), dies at 47 in the year 1950.  

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

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

Dec 27   On this day in history max Beckmann, German painter/graphic artist, dies at 66  

Dec 28   Chinese troops cross 38th Parallel, into South Korea on this day in history.  

Dec 29   Jon Polito, Phila, actor (Fire With Fire, Homicide) in the year 1950.  

Dec 30   In the year 1950 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   On this day in history 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   On this day in history birth of david Shifrin, American classical clarinetist  

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 in the year 1950.  

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   On this day in history 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   Isaiah Bowman, geographer/co-founder (Geographical Review), dies at 71 on this day in history.  

Jan 08   On this day in history 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   George Orwell, author (Animal Farm, 1984), dies in London at 46 on this day in history.  

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