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 in the year 1950.   

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

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

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   In the year 1950 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   On this day in history 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   In the year 1950 the Stone of Scone, the Scottish coronation stone, is stolen from Westminster Abbey by Scottish nationalists   

Dec 25   In the year 1950 xavier Villaurrutia, Mexican poet (Nostalgia de la muerte), dies at 47   

Dec 26   On this day in history emile Enthoven, composer, dies at 47   

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

Dec 27   In the year 1950 max Beckmann, German painter/graphic artist, dies at 66   

Dec 28   Chinese troops cross 38th Parallel, into South Korea in the year 1950.   

Dec 29   Jon Polito, Phila, actor (Fire With Fire, Homicide) on this day in history.   

Dec 30   Vietnam, Laos & Cambodia become Independent states in France Union in the year 1950.   

Dec 31   On this day in history charles Koechlin, French composer (Jungle Book), dies at 83   

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 on this day in history.   

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   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   Michael O'Donoghue, writer/performer was born in the year 1950.   

Jan 05   Ioan Petru Culianu, Romanian-born professor (d. 1991) was born in the year 1950.   

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

Jan 02   Emil Jannings, actor (The Way of All Flesh), dies at 65 in the year 1950.   

Jan 06   Isaiah Bowman, geographer/co-founder (Geographical Review), dies at 71 on this day in history.   

Jan 08   In the year 1950 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   Koos van de Griend, composer, dies at 44 on this day in history.   

Jan 15   Gen Henry "Hap" Arnold, U.S. General of the Air Force (b. 1886) died in the year 1950.   

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