Historical Events In 1950

Dec 16   Truman proclaims state of emergency against "Communist imperialism" on this day in history.   

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   In the year 1950 "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   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   On this day in history vincenzo Tommasini, composer, dies at 72   

Dec 24   Cleveland Browns win NFL championship, beat LA 30-28 on this day in history.   

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

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

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   Lou Gramm, rocker was born on this day in history.   

Jan 02   David Shifrin, American classical clarinetist was born on this day in history.   

Jan 03   Beth Anderson, composer was born in the year 1950.   

Jan 03   In the year 1950 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 on this day in history.   

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

Jan 08   George Rowe, cricketer (15 wckts in 4 Tests for S Af 1895-1902), dies on this day in history.   

Jan 11   Karin Michaelis, writer, dies at 77 on this day in history.   

Jan 12   In the year 1950 koos van de Griend, composer, dies at 44   

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 in the year 1950.