1949
1st Flight Circumnavigation
Completes the 1st non-stop round-the-world flight, 94 hours in Lucky Lady II
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Completes the 1st non-stop round-the-world flight, 94 hours in Lucky Lady II
The Elysee Accords are intended to increase US-support for French actions in Indochina and to convince Bao Dai that France wiil give Vietnam greater independence
The Elysee Accords are signed by President Auriol making Vietnam an "assocated state" of France. France retains control over the defense, diplomacy & finances. Bao Dai is restored as head of state of a nominally independent Vietnam
The Elysee Accords state that Vietnam can conduct it's own foreign affairs, control it's finances and have an army although the agreements fall short of complete independence
Says the world is divided into imperialism & socialism & China should ally with Russia
The United States publishes its China White Paper amid declining confidence in the Nationalist mainland war effort.
The Basic Law (Grundgesetz), invests the Chancellor (German, Bundeskanzler) with broad powers to initiate Government policy & for that reason, some observers refer to the German political system as a "Chancellor democracy"
The Chancellor's authority emanates from the provisions of the Basic Law and in practice from his or her status as leader of the party (or coalition of parties) holding a majority of seats in the Bundestag (federal Parliament)
Hoyle used the expression Big Bang during a BBC radio discussion while criticizing finite-age cosmology.
The lifting of restrictions ends the prolonged confrontation while Western air supply has kept the city functioning.
The end of the blockade restores surface access to Berlin after both sides claim political success.
Soviet authorities end the blockade after the Western powers maintain access through the airlift.
Popularises the phrase Big Bang while criticising cosmologies with an initial dense state.
The Berlin blockade ends after 327 days
The Berlin blockade is lifted after 327 days, both sides claim victory. Calls off the Berlin Blockade after more than a year
The Berlin blockade is lifted, both sides claim victory
Communist forces enter Beiping after the Nationalist garrison accepts a negotiated surrender.
Peking surrenders to the Communists
The Communists capture Changshah
The Communists capture Changteh
The Communists capture Fuchow
The Communists capture Nanking
Communist forces capture Nanjing, ending Nationalist control of the former capital.
Communist forces cross the Yangtze River after peace negotiations fail, opening the final drive into Nationalist-held southern China.
The Communists cross the River Yangtze
Communist forces capture Shanghai after heavy fighting, removing the Nationalists from China’s largest city.
The Communists capture Shanghai & seal Chiangs defeat in the Civil War
The Communists capture Sian, this enables the PLA to turn westward
Appointed Chairman of the Council of Minister's for the GDR
Appointed Chairman of the Peoples Republic of China
Appointed Chairman of the Peoples Republic of China
Appointed Chancellor of Germany
Appointed head of the new Government by the French
Hunt entered CIA service and began a career in covert operations and political action that continued until his retirement in 1970.
The government announces the end of major organised communist resistance.
Comecon is established at a Moscow economic conference January 5-January 8, 1949, at which the six founding member countries are represented
Comecons foundation is publicly announced
Tito does not attend the second meeting of the Cominform, fearing that Yugoslavia will be attacked. Other member countries expel Yugoslavia citing "nationalist elements" that had "managed in the course of the past five or six months to reach a dominant position in the leadership" of the CPY
Hosts the Sinon Conference of Chinhae, attended by Chiang Kai-shek
The Constituent Assembly adopts the Constitution of India under the presidency of Rajendra Prasad.
Announces the establishment of the ManchurianPeoples Government
Proclaims the establishment of the Peoples Republic of China
Stands at the Forbidden City & proclaims, "The Chinese people have stood up". Proclaims the establishment of the Peoples Republic of China in Tiananmen Square
The Basic Law (Grundgesetz), invests the Chancellor (German, Bundeskanzler) with broad powers to initiate Government policy & for that reason, some observers refer to the German political system as a "Chancellor democracy"
The Chancellor's authority emanates from the provisions of the Basic Law and in practice from his or her status as leader of the party (or coalition of parties) holding a majority of seats in the Bundestag (federal Parliament)
With the founding of the Federal Republic, the German Chancellor is now officially addressed as "Herr Bundeskanzler"
Becomes West Germany's 1st President
Elected Prime Minister, Israels 1st national election
The Statute of the Council of Europe is signed in London by ten founding states, advancing the European cooperation Churchill had publicly advocated after the war.
At the signing of it's Statutes at St James's Palace, London, 5 May 1949, the founding States agreed to defining the frontiers of Europe based on the principles of human rights and fundamental freedoms that Schuman enunciated.
He also announced a coming supranational union for Europe that saw light as the European Coal and Steel Community and other such Communities within a Union framework of common law and democracy.
The Council of Europe and was created within the tight schedule Schuman had set.
As French Foreign Minister, Schuman supported the creation of the Council of Europe, whose Statute was signed in London on 5 May 1949.
At the signing of it's Statutes at St James's Palace, London, 5 May 1949, the founding States agreed to defining the frontiers of Europe based on the principles of human rights and fundamental freedoms that Schuman enunciated.
He also announced a coming supranational union for Europe that saw light as the European Coal and Steel Community and other such Communities within a Union framework of common law and democracy.
Schuman continued advocating supranational European cooperation while serving as French Foreign Minister.
The Council of Europe and was created within the tight schedule Schuman had set.
The Council of Europe was established in 1949 as part of the wider post-war movement toward European cooperation.
Supports creation of the Council of Europe as part of the postwar European cooperation movement.
Welcomes the creation of a Council of Europe consistent with his postwar campaign for closer European cooperation.
Represents Ireland as a founding member of the Council of Europe.
Involved in an abortive military attempt to return to power
Mao Zedong proclaims the People’s Republic of China in Beijing while Chiang’s Nationalist government continues retreating south.
Giap calls for an offensive against the loyal forces of Bao Dai
Mao Tse-Tung has talks with Stalin in Moscow
Mao Tse-Tung has talks with Stalin in Moscow
Kuiper discovers Nereid, Neptune's second known moon, using a ground-based telescope.
Joseph Dodge announces a fixed rate of 360 yen/dollar
Comecon is established at a Moscow economic conference January 5-January 8, 1949, at which the six founding member countries are represented
Reports to Naval Air Station Pensacola for flight training, this lasts almost 18 months, during which time he qualified for carrier landing aboard the USS Cabot and USS Wright
Wins the 1st post war election for the CDU & heads a coalition Government
Elected Prime Minister, Israels 1st national election
Wins elections to the 1st Bundestag, lower House of the Federal Assembly. CDU 139 seats, SPD 131 seats
The Elysee Accords state that Vietnam could conduct its own foreign affairs, control its finances and have an army although the agreements fell short of complete independence. France retains control over the defense, diplomacy & finances
The Stefan Johann Stefansson Government ends, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Iceland.
The Third and Fourth Spaak Governments ends in Brussels, concluding this period as Prime Minister of Belgium.
Announces he is willing to establish diplomatic relations with any foreign Government
At the signing of it's Statutes at St James's Palace, London, 5 May 1949, the founding States agreed to defining the frontiers of Europe based on the principles of human rights and fundamental freedoms that Schuman enunciated.
He also announced a coming supranational union for Europe that saw light as the European Coal and Steel Community and other such Communities within a Union framework of common law and democracy.
The Council of Europe and was created within the tight schedule Schuman had set.
At the signing of it's Statutes at St James's Palace, London, 5 May 1949, the founding States agreed to defining the frontiers of Europe based on the principles of human rights and fundamental freedoms that Schuman enunciated.
He also announced a coming supranational union for Europe that saw light as the European Coal and Steel Community and other such Communities within a Union framework of common law and democracy.
The Council of Europe and was created within the tight schedule Schuman had set.
Godse & Apte are executed for the assassination of Gandhi
Godse & Apte are executed for the assassination of Gandhi
Returns to Vietnam in after a 3 year self-imposed exile
The Republic of China central government relocates to Taipei as Communist victory on the mainland becomes irreversible.
Leaves Chengdu for Taipei as the Nationalist government completes its relocation to Taiwan.
The Tibetan government orders the remaining Chinese Nationalist mission to leave Lhasa.
Establishes the Federal Republics constitution
Begins the First Gaston Eyskens Government in Brussels and serves as Prime Minister of Belgium.
Directs the scientific programme producing the first Soviet atomic bomb test.
The Soviet Union conducts its first atomic bomb test, ending the United States nuclear monopoly.
Appointed Foreign Minister
Secures greater autonomy for Cambodia within the French Union
Calls for intensified operations against French-backed Bao Dai forces
Orders Central Bank gold reserves transferred toward Taiwan as the Nationalist government prepares for possible loss of the mainland.
Forms a coalition Government of the CDU, CSU, FDP & DP parties
Appointed Head of State for the GDR, 1st term
Appointed Head of State for the GDR
Russia gives immediate recognition to the Peoples Republic of China
Vietnamis given "independence within the French Union"
The Elysee Accords are signed by President Auriol making Vietnam an "assocated state" of France. France retains control over the defense, diplomacy & finances. Bao Dai is restored as head of state of a nominally independent Vietnam
The Elysee Accords state that Vietnam could conduct its own foreign affairs, control its finances and have an army although the agreements fell short of complete independence. The Elysee Accords are an agreement which would give Vietnam greater independence from France
Tonkin, Annam & Cochin China are united into the single state of Vietnam
The US recognizes the Boa Dai Government
The French transfer further powers to Bao Dai
The law becomes an early pillar of statutory apartheid.
France releases 1,700 POWs to fight the Vietminh. France attempts to recover Vietnam from communist resistance led by Ho Chi Minh
A United Nations-backed ceasefire takes effect in Jammu and Kashmir between Indian and Pakistani forces.
The ceasefire leaves Jammu and Kashmir divided between Indian and Pakistani-administered areas.
Acts as liaison between the Kuomintang and government while continuing to influence Nationalist strategy after leaving the presidency.
Explains that Nineteen Eighty-Four is not an attack on democratic socialism.
Lao Issara divisions deepen as some leaders return to Laos and others continue resistance
The Basic Law (Grundgesetz), invests the Chancellor (German, Bundeskanzler) with broad powers to initiate Government policy & for that reason, some observers refer to the German political system as a "Chancellor democracy"
Appointed Lieutenant, 1st, on board the HMS Chequers
A Loya Jirga rejects earlier frontier agreements after Pakistan emerges from British India.
Issues his draft manifesto for the Conservative Party, "The Right Road For Britain"
Marries Sonia Brownell in hospital.
The Shah declares martial law
Appointed Minister of Finance
Sets up the Northeast Military Region
Resumes leadership of the Moscow regional party organization after leaving Ukraine.
Promulgates legislation granting women equal voting rights in presidential and parliamentary elections.
Public area gas boards take control of Britain's gas undertakings.
Urriolagoitia expands repression against the MNR and other reformist organisations.
Supports the creation of NATO as a cornerstone of Western security policy
Welcomes Newfoundland as Canada tenth province.
Secures power to introduce charges, though implementation is delayed.
Publishes Nineteen Eighty-Four.
States that Nineteen Eighty-Four is not an attack on socialism or the Labour Party.
Signs the North Atlantic Treaty on Canada behalf.
Signs the North Atlantic Treaty for Canada.
Signs the Treaty establishing the NATO alliance
Signs the Treaty establishing the NATO alliance
Signs the Treaty establishing the NATO alliance. Schuman was instrumental in the creation of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO). Schuman also signed the Treaty of Washington for France
Signs the Treaty establishing the NATO alliance. Schuman was instrumental in the creation of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO). Schuman also signed the Treaty of Washington for France
Signs the Treaty establishing the NATO alliance
Signs the Treaty establishing the NATO alliance
Signs the Treaty establishing the NATO alliance
Signs the Treaty establishing the NATO alliance
The Constituent Assembly adopts the Objectives Resolution under Liaquat Ali Khan.
Joseph Dodge is appointed to implement the 9-Point Program
Hunt joined the Office of Policy Coordination, where his work focused on covert political action, influence, and psychological operations.
Government supports the large-scale airlift of Jews from Yemen.
Israel signs an armistice with Egypt
Israel signs an armistice with Syria. Israel signs an armistice with Jordan
Russia gives immediate recognition to the Peoples Republic of China
Kerensky records his position on political lectures in exile.
Appointed President of Germany
Appointed President of Panama
Appointed President of Panama
Takes office before the internal crisis that leads to Stroessner's coup.
Begins a one-year term as President of the Swiss Confederation.
Announces his resignation as President after severe Nationalist defeats, while retaining leadership of the Kuomintang.
Appointed Prime Minister of Australia, 2nd term
Appointed Prime Minister of the Peoples Republic of China
Becomes Prime Minister after Mahmoud el-Nokrashy's assassination.
End of the War of Independence
Appointed Prime Minister of Japan, 3rd term
Appointed Prime Minister of Turkey
Government enacts a ban on marriages classified as interracial.
The achievement marks rds-1 test as an important Russian scientific milestone.
Plays a part in suppressing the Berlin rebellion
Plays a part in suppressing the Berlin rebellion
The US recognizes the Boa Dai Government
Israel abolishes restrictions on immigration
The Republic of Ireland Act becomes effective under Costello, marking the state's internationally recognized republican status.
US troops evacuate of south Korea, advisers organize the Republic of Korea Army
Oswald transferred to Ridglea West Elementary School in September 1949 and remained there for three school years.
Directs Rotation, examining German life under Nazism.
Tonkin, Annam & Cochin China are united into the single state of Vietnam
Tonkin, Annam & Cochin China are united into the single state of Vietnam
US troops evacuate of south Korea, advisers organize the Republic of Korea Army
Tonkin, Annam & Cochin China are united into the single state of Vietnam
Yu-Ming opens the invasion route to Nanking & Shanghai after victory at Huai-Hai
Communist forces begin the final campaign for Shanghai, one of the last major Nationalist strongholds on the mainland coast.
Yu-Ming opens the invasion route to Nanking & Shanghai after victory at Huai-Hai
The Soviet Union tests its first atomic bomb.
Stalin condemns Tito
Sees ten European governments sign the London Statute establishing the Council of Europe with a Committee of Ministers and Consultative Assembly.
Cripps announces devaluation of sterling from 4.03 to 2.80 United States dollars.
Begins the Third Olafur Thors Government and serves as Prime Minister of Iceland.
Tito does not attend the second meeting of the Cominform, fearing that Yugoslavia will be attacked. Other member countries expel Yugoslavia citing "nationalist elements" that had "managed in the course of the past five or six months to reach a dominant position in the leadership" of the CPY
Argues for a trade embargo with Eastern Europe
Britain & Argentina agree a 5 yr trade Treaty
An agreement with Bao Dai making Vietnam an "associated state" within the French Union
When the Cominform campaign against Yugoslavia severed the Yugoslav Communist party leadership, the government of the People's Republic of Bulgaria deleted the Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance of Bled with all agreements, except the decision of pardon of war damages
India and Bhutan sign a treaty establishing a new framework for their bilateral relationship.
Signs the Treaty establishing the NATO alliance
Signs the Treaty establishing the NATO alliance
Signs the Treaty establishing the NATO alliance
Signs the Treaty establishing the NATO alliance
Participation of the United States was thought necessary both to counter the military power of the USSR and to prevent the revival of nationalist militarism, so talks for a new military alliance results in the North Atlantic Treaty, signed in Washington, D.C. on 4 April 1949. It included the five Treaty of Brussels states plus the United States, Canada, Portugal, Italy, Norway, Denmark and Iceland
Participation of the United States was thought necessary both to counter the military power of the USSR and to prevent the revival of nationalist militarism, so talks for a new military alliance results in the North Atlantic Treaty, signed in Washington, D.C. on 4 April 1949. It included the five Treaty of Brussels states plus the United States, Canada, Portugal, Italy, Norway, Denmark and Iceland
Tried for the deportation of French Jews to the death camps, released in 1954. A French court sentences Abetz to 20 yrs imprisonment for war crimes
Godse & Apte are sentenced to death for the assassination of Gandhi
Godse & Apte are sentenced to death for the assassination of Gandhi
Appeals against his sentence & is released
Tonkin, Annam & Cochin China are united into the single state of Vietnam
The province of Newfoundland is added to the Canadian Confederation
Russia rejects a western plea for German reunification
Israel becomes a member of the United Nations
Moves to University College Hospital in London.
Organizes a national campaign against proposed US withdrawal from Korea
Leads the merged Workers Party of Korea.
Flights bring Yemeni Jewish communities to the new Israeli state.
Tito does not attend the second meeting of the Cominform, fearing that Yugoslavia will be attacked. Other member countries expel Yugoslavia citing "nationalist elements" that had "managed in the course of the past five or six months to reach a dominant position in the leadership" of the CPY
Birth of Alan White, later Yes drummer after earlier work with John Lennon.
Birth of Bruce Frederick Joseph Springsteen, later known as a songwriter and rock performer from New Jersey.
Birth of Bruce Springsein, Freehold, New Jersey
Birth of David Paul Greenfield, later keyboard player with The Stranglers.
Birth of Geezer Butler, later Black Sabbath bassist and lyricist.
Birth of George Edward Foreman
Birth of Hugh Alan Cornwell, later guitarist, vocalist and founding member of The Stranglers.
Birth of Jimmy Greaves
Birth of Richard Christopher Wakeman, later Yes keyboard player and solo artist.
Birth of Steve Peregrin Took, born Stephen Ross Porter
Birth of Terence Michael Butler, later Black Sabbath bassist, lyricist and founding member.
Birth of Trevor Rabin, later Yes guitarist, vocalist and songwriter during the 1980s.
Birth of William Scott Bruford, later Yes drummer and progressive rock innovator.
Death of Henri-Honore Giraud
Death of John Robert Clynes
Death of Narayan Apte, executed for the assassination of Gandhi
Death of Nathuram Godse, executed for the assassination of Gandhi
Yu-Ming opens the invasion route to Nanking & Shanghai after victory at Huai-Hai. Decisive Battle of the war. Communist victory over the Nationalists
Nationalist forces defeat a Communist landing attempt at Kuningtou on Kinmen, preserving ROC control of the offshore island.
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