Historical Events In 1950

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

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

Dec 19   In the year 1950 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 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 on this day in history.   

Dec 24   On this day in history cleveland Browns win NFL championship, beat LA 30-28   

Dec 25   On this day in history 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 on this day in history.   

Dec 26   In the year 1950 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   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   Vietnam, Laos & Cambodia become Independent states in France Union in the year 1950.   

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 on this day in history.   

« Previous Page | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | Next Page »

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 on this day in history.   

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

Jan 05   John Manley, Canadian politician was born in the year 1950.   

Jan 02   Emil Jannings, actor (The Way of All Flesh), dies at 65 on this day in history.   

Jan 06   On this day in history 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   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   Alan Hale, actor (Little John-Adv of Robin Hood), dies at 57 on this day in history.