President of Switzerland
Begins a one-year term as President of the Swiss Confederation.
Historical events in 1950
595 historical records
January 195023 historical events
Prime Minister of Greece
Ioannis Theotokis heads a caretaker government.
Independence of China
Britain recognizes the Republic of China
Recognition of the Republic of China
Britain recognizes the Republic of China
Recognition of Communist China
Britain recognises Communist China
Communism
Alleges that 205 Communists are working in the State Department
Election
Announces a general election will be held February 23rd
Prime Minister of Great Britain
Announces a general election will be held February 23rd
Prime Minister of Egypt
Forms his final government as Prime Minister after the Wafd wins the parliamentary election.
Wafd Government
Forms a Wafd cabinet after the party's decisive election victory.
Wafd Election Victory
Forms a Wafd government after the party wins the parliamentary election.
Independence of Vietnam
The Democratic Republic is recognized by China, Russia & Yugoslavia. Declares the Democratic Republic of Vietnam the only legal Government
Minister of Labour Appointment
Becomes Minister of Labour after the 1950 election.
Independence of Vietnam
Ho Chi Minhs Vietminh is recognized as the legitimate Government of Vietnam by China
Death of George Orwell
Death of George Orwell in London.
Death of Eric Blair, alias George Orwell
Death of Eric Blair, alias George Orwell
Burial
Is buried at All Saints' Church, Sutton Courtenay.
Constitution Comes into Force
The Constitution of India comes into force and India becomes a sovereign democratic republic.
President of India
Rajendra Prasad takes office as the first President of India.
Republic of India
The Republic of India is inaugurated with Rajendra Prasad serving as its first President.
Treaty Signed at Baltic Sea
Britain signs a treaty with Norway, Denmark and Sweden for more economic cooperation
Independence of Vietnam
Russia recoginzes Ho Chi Minhs claim to represent the whole of Vietnam
Hydrogen Bomb Programme Approved
Directs the United States Atomic Energy Commission to continue work on developing a thermonuclear hydrogen bomb.
February 195034 historical events
Prime Minister of Bulgaria
Appointed Prime Minister of Bulgaria
Independence of Vietnam
Recognized as "an associated state within the French Union" ruled by Bao Dai
Birth of James Dunn
Birth of James Dunn, US vocalist Stylistics
Armament
Chinese communists provide modern weapons to the Vietminh
Chinese communists provide modern weapons to the Vietminh
Chinese communists provide modern weapons to the Vietminh
Independence of United States of America
The United States & Britain recognize Bao Dais Government
United States & Britain recognize Bao Dais Government
The United States & Britain recognize Bao Dais Government
Independence of Vietnam
Bao Dais Government is recognized by the US & Britain
Deputy Minister of State Security
Appointed as the first Deputy Minister of State Security of the GDR
Minister of State Security
Appointed as the first Minister of State Security of the GDR
Birth of Stephen Richard Hackett
Birth of Stephen Richard Hackett, later Genesis guitarist during the classic progressive rock era.
Birth of Peter Brian Gabriel
Birth of Peter Brian Gabriel
Birth of Peter Brian Gabriel
Birth of Peter Brian Gabriel, later Genesis vocalist, lyricist and theatrical frontman.
Treaty of Friendship
Russia & China sign a 30 year Treaty of Friendship, Alliance & Mutual Assistance
Sino-Soviet Treaty
Participates in negotiations leading to the Treaty of Friendship, Alliance and Mutual Assistance with the Soviet Union.
Birth of Julie Walters
Julie Walters is born in Edgbaston and later becomes an acclaimed actor.
Member of Parliament
Elected Member of Parliament for Bexley
Birmingham Stechford
Wins Birmingham Stechford after boundary changes abolish Southwark Central.
General Election - General Election
Retains Plymouth Devonport for Labour at the 1950 general election.
General Election Election Outcome
General election outcome recorded for Michael Mackintosh Foot: Retains Plymouth Devonport for Labour at the 1950 general election.
General Election Government
Government context for this general election: Retains Plymouth Devonport for Labour at the 1950 general election.
General Election
Retains Plymouth Devonport for Labour at the 1950 general election.
Election
A swing of 3.3% from Labour to Conservative produces a Labour majority of 6
Election
Reduced Labour majority: Labour 315, Conservatives 298, Liberals 9 and others 8. Labour polls a popular vote not exceeded by any political party until 1992
Election
The Labour Party wins 48.8% of votes cast, a record, and 315 MPs
General Election
Helps the Conservatives recover ground in the 1950 general election
Election to Parliament
Is elected Conservative MP for Bexley at the 1950 general election.
Constituency Redistribution
Moves to Birmingham Stechford after Southwark Central disappears during boundary changes.
General Election
Retains Coventry East at the 1950 general election.
General Election
Retains Wakefield for Labour with a substantial majority in the general election.
General Election
Healey again contests Pudsey and Otley but remains outside the House of Commons.
Pudsey and Otley
Healey contests Pudsey and Otley again but does not win the seat.
Minister of Economics
Appointed Minister of Economic Affairs
Prime Minister of Great Britain
Appointed Prime Minister of Great Britain, 2nd term
March 195029 historical events
National Government
Resumes the presidency of the Republic of China in Taipei.
Economy of Germany
Rationing ends in West Germany, apart from sugar
Rationing
Rationing ends in West Germany, apart from sugar
Arrest of Klaus Fuchs
Sentenced to serve 7 yrs in prison
Trial
Found guilty of passing British atomic secrets to Russian agents
Council of Europe Membership
Iceland joins the Council of Europe, expanding its participation in European cooperation on democracy, human rights and the rule of law.
Nuclear Power
Announces Russia possesses the atomic bomb
Advises Truman to allocate $15 million to France for Indochina
Advises Truman to allocate $15 million to France for Indochina
Military Aid
Advises Truman to allocate $15 million to France for Indochina
Third Olafur Thors Government
The Third Olafur Thors Government ends, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Iceland.
Prime Minister of Iceland
Appointed Prime Minister of Iceland
Steingrimur Steinthorsson Government
Begins the Steingrimur Steinthorsson Government and serves as Prime Minister of Iceland.
Maiden Speech
Delivers his maiden speech in the House of Commons shortly after entering Parliament for Wolverhampton South West.
Cold War
Makes a speech suggesting ways in which Russia can end the Cold War
Government Ends
His government ends in Helsinki, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Finland.
Prime Minister
Takes office as Prime Minister of Finland and forms a government in Helsinki.
Advocates economic union with France
Advocates economic union with France
Economy of Germany
Advocates economic union with France
Invasion of Korea
North Korea invades South Korea
Invasion of Korea
The United Nations Security Council passes a resolution demanding withdrawal of North Korean forces
UN Security Council
The United Nations Security Council passes a resolution demanding withdrawal of North Korean forces
Birth of Anthony George Banks
Birth of Anthony George Banks, later Genesis keyboard player and founding member.
Recognition of Israel
Great Britain recognises Israel
Capture of Seoul
North Korea captures Seoul, it has destroyed most of the South Korean Army
Death of Leon Blum
Death of Leon Blum
Maiden Parliament
Begins parliamentary work as a new Conservative MP in the postwar House of Commons.
Convention
The ANC adopts the "Programme of Action"
Programme of Action
The ANC adopts the "Programme of Action"
Reform of Land Ownership
Promulgates the Land Reform Act
April 195010 historical events
Scientific American Generalized Gravitation Article
Explains his latest generalized theory of gravitation in Scientific American, placing the work within his long search for a unified foundation of field physics.
Liaquat-Nehru Pact
Nehru and Liaquat Ali Khan sign the Delhi Pact to protect minority rights in India and Pakistan.
Liaquat-Nehru Pact
Pakistan and India sign a pact protecting religious minorities.
1st Glider Crossing
1st to make a glider crossing across the Channel
Centrist Coalition Government
Plastiras forms a coalition government after an inconclusive election.
General
Appointed General Secretary of the SED, Socialist Unity Party
Capture of Hainan Island
China completes the capture of Hainan Island
West Bank Union Resolution
Jordan's parliament formally approved the union of the East Bank and West Bank under the Hashemite crown, a disputed annexation that received limited international recognition.
Prime Minister Appointed
Begins a short prime ministerial term while still king
Two Goals in 1950 FA Cup Final
Scores both goals as Arsenal defeat Liverpool 2-0 in the FA Cup final.
May 195024 historical events
Aid to French Indochina
Approves military and economic aid to French forces fighting in Indochina
Indochina Aid
Supports recognition and aid for the French-backed State of Vietnam
Schuman Declaration
Schuman publicly proposed pooling French and German coal and steel production under a common High Authority.
Schuman Plan
Proposes a community to integrate the coal and steel industries of Europe, the two elements necessary to make weapons of war
Schuman Plan
Schuman proposed pooling French and German coal and steel production under a common High Authority, opening the way to the ECSC.
Drafting of Schuman Plan
Monnet helped design the proposal that became the Schuman Declaration and the foundation for the ECSC.
Declaration of Schuman
The "Schuman declaration", considered to be the beginning of the creation of what is now the European Union, later known as Europe Day
European Coal and Steel Community
Proposes the creation of the EuropeanCoal & Steel Community, dubbed "St Schumans Day"
Schuman Declaration
The French Government agreed to the Schuman Declaration which invited the Germans and all other European countries to manage their coal and steel industries jointly and democratically in Europe's first supranational Community with its five foundational institutions.
Schuman Declaration
The principles of supranational democracy were announced in what has become known as the Schuman Declaration.
Schuman Declaration
The text was jointly prepared by Paul Reuter, the legal adviser at the Foreign Ministry, his chef-de Cabinet, Bernard Clappier and Jean Monnet and two of his team, Pierre Uri and Etienne Hirsch.
Schuman Plan
The "Schuman declaration", considered to be the beginning of the creation of what is now the European Union, later known as Europe Day
Schuman Declaration
Proposes pooling coal and steel production, creating a model for later European integration.
Schuman Declaration
Helps draft the Schuman Plan that prepares the way for supranational European institutions.
Schuman Plan
The Schuman Plan is launched in Paris. The French & German coal, iron & steel industries are placed under a single authority
Birth of Stevie Wonder
Too much oxygen in the incubator causes him to become permanently blind. Birth of Stevie Wonder, Stevland Morris
Constitution of Indonesia
A unitary Republic of Indonesia is agreed
President of Turkey
Appointed President of Turkey
Prime Minister of Turkey
Appointed Prime Minister of Turkey, 1st term
Prime Minister Term Ends
Ends his 1950 prime ministerial term after one month in office
Albania & Yugoslavia sever relations
Albania & Yugoslavia sever relations
Schuman Plan
Monnet invites Britain to join the European Coal and Steel Community, rejected
Schuman Plan
Monnet invites Britain to join the European Coal and Steel Community, the British refuse
Ali Baba
Operation Ali Baba begins, brings 113,000 Iraqi Jews to Israel
June 195028 historical events
Schuman Plan
Rejects France's demand for Britain to join the European Coal and Steel Community
First Gaston Eyskens Government
The First Gaston Eyskens Government ends in Brussels, concluding this period as Prime Minister of Belgium.
Jean Duvieusart Government
Begins the Jean Duvieusart Government in Brussels and serves as Prime Minister of Belgium.
Mobilization
MacArthur orders the Japanese Government to create a 75,000 man Police Reserve Corps
Open Letter to the United Nations
Issues an open letter urging international cooperation, freer exchange of scientific information and greater openness as safeguards against the dangers created by atomic technology.
Birth of Trevor Bolder
Birth of Trevor Bolder
Mobilization
The House of Representitives approves 547,000, requested by the US Defence Dept. Senate approves the enlistment of 547,000, as requested by the US Defence Dept
Conscription
The House of Representitives approves enlistment of 547,000
Resignation of Georges Bidault
Resigns as Prime Minister of France
Declaration of War
North Korea invades South Korea
Korean War Begins
North Korean forces invade South Korea.
Invasion of Korea
The North invades, within 2 months southern forces are driven back as far as Pusan
Declaration of War
North Korean communists invade South Korea
Seventh Fleet in Taiwan Strait
The United States sends the Seventh Fleet into the Taiwan Strait after the Korean War begins, reducing the immediate threat of a Communist invasion of Taiwan.
Schuman Plan
Makes his final recorded Hansard contribution during debate on the Schuman Plan.
Demonstrations
The ANC calls for a National Day of Protest & Mourning
Mobilization
Sends a report to the JCS predicting the collapse of the North Korean
Invasion of Korea
A United Nations resolution demands the withdrawal of North Korean forces from South Korea
Invasion of South Korea
The United Nations calls for North Korean withdrawal from South Korea
Mobilization
Orders all US naval & airforces in Japan, Okinawa & the Philippines to be put on alert
Alliance Harry S Truman and southern Korean army with air and sea forces
Orders MacArthur to support the southern Korean army with air & sea forces
United Nations
A United Nations resolution demands the withdrawal of North Korean forces from South Korea
Seoul Captured
North Korean forces capture Seoul.
Invasion of Korea
Authorized after MacArthur reports on the hopelessness of the South Korean situation
Mobilization
Agrees to MacArthurs request & orders US forces into Korea
Opening of Coal and Steel Negotiations
France opened negotiations with five partner states on the institutional arrangements for pooling coal and steel production.
Communism
Communist Party Central Committee members are forbidden to take part in public life
Resignation of Jan Christian Smuts
Announces intention to resign from the party leadership
July 195056 historical events
Invasion of Korea
UN troops arrive in Pusan
United Nations
The British appeal to Moscow to ask North Korea to stop the war, Russia declines
United Nations
Britain appeals to Moscow to ask North Korea to stop the war, Russia declines
United Nations
Orders the United Nations pilots not to fly over the Chinese or Russian borders
United Nations
Proclaims in the Commons that "aggression should be halted at the outset"
Battle of Ossan
A United Nations force ias forced to retreat by the North Koreans
Oder-Neisse Line
Recognizes the Oder-Neisse Line
Provisional Government
Signed by Otto Grotewohl Prime Minister of the provisional Government of the GDR & Jozef Cyrankiewicz Prime Minister of Peoples Republic of Poland
Treaty of Gorlitz
Signed by Otto Grotewohl Prime Minister of the provisional Government of the GDR & Jozef Cyrankiewicz Prime Minister of Peoples Republic of Poland. Recognizes the Oder-Neisse Line
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)
Worded as a declaration and is not recognised as a legitimate international Treaty by the members states of NATO and four years later when the Soviet Union granted East Germany independence the Soviet Union reserves rights over East Germany
Oder-Neisse Line
Recognizes the Oder-Neisse Line
Provisional Government
Signed by Otto Grotewohl Prime Minister of the provisional Government of the GDR & Jozef Cyrankiewicz Prime Minister of Peoples Republic of Poland
Treaty of Gorlitz
Worded as a declaration and is not recognised as a legitimate international Treaty by the members states of NATO and four years later when the Soviet Union granted East Germany independence the Soviet Union reserves rights over East Germany. Signed by Otto Grotewohl Prime Minister of the provisional Government of the GDR & Jozef Cyrankiewicz Prime Minister of Peoples Republic of Poland. Recognizes the Oder-Neisse Line
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)
Worded as a declaration and is not recognised as a legitimate international Treaty by the members states of NATO and four years later when the Soviet Union granted East Germany independence the Soviet Union reserves rights over East Germany
Provisional Government
Signed by Otto Grotewohl Prime Minister of the provisional Government of the GDR & Jozef Cyrankiewicz Prime Minister of Peoples Republic of Poland
Recognition of the Oder-Neisse Line
Recognizes the Oder-Neisse Line
Treaty of Gorlitz
Worded as a declaration and is not recognised as a legitimate international Treaty by the members states of NATO and four years later when the Soviet Union granted East Germany independence the Soviet Union reserves rights over East Germany. Signed by Otto Grotewohl Prime Minister of the provisional Government of the GDR & Jozef Cyrankiewicz Prime Minister of Peoples Republic of Poland
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)
Worded as a declaration and is not recognised as a legitimate international Treaty by the members states of NATO and four years later when the Soviet Union granted East Germany independence the Soviet Union reserves rights over East Germany
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)
Worded as a declaration and is not recognised as a legitimate international Treaty by the members states of NATO and four years later when the Soviet Union granted East Germany independence the Soviet Union reserves rights over East Germany
UN Security Council
The United Nations Security Council instructs the US to appoint a Supreme Commander in Korea
United Nations
The United Nations Security Council instructs the US to appoint a Supreme Commander in Korea
Group Areas Act
Government establishes racial controls over residential and business areas.
Population Registration Act
Government creates compulsory racial classification under national law.
Racial Classification Law
The classification system underpins many later apartheid measures.
Residential Segregation Legislation
The act enables large-scale forced removals under apartheid.
Supreme Commander
MacArthur is appointed as the Supreme Commander of the United Nations forces in Korea
Supreme Commander
MacArthur is appointed as the Supreme Commander of the United Nations forces in Korea
Commander in Chief
Appointed Commander in Chief, United Nations forces in the Korean War
Commander in Chief
Appointed Commander in Chief, United Nations forces in the Korean War
Commander in Chief
Appointed Commander in Chief, United Nations forces in the Korean War
United Nations
Appointed Commander in Chief, United Nations forces in the Korean War
Prime Minister of France
Appointed Prime Minister of France
Nine-Goal Scoring Lead
Scores nine goals for Brazil, the highest individual total at the 1950 tournament.
World Cup Outstanding Player
Is recognized as the outstanding player of the 1950 World Cup despite Brazil finishing runners-up.
Lieutenant
Appointed Lieutenant Commander
World Cup Winner
Obdulio Varela captains Uruguay in the decisive final-round match against Brazil and rallies his side after the hosts take the lead at the Maracanã.
Maracana Winning Goal
Scores Uruguay's decisive second goal against Brazil in the final-round match.
Maracana Equalizer
Scores Uruguay's equalizer against Brazil before Ghiggia's winning goal.
World Cup Winner
Juan Alberto Schiaffino equalises for Uruguay against Brazil, transforming a hostile stadium atmosphere and reopening the 1950 championship contest.
World Cup Winner
Roque Máspoli keeps goal for Uruguay during the decisive victory over Brazil, withstanding pressure before his teammates overturn the hosts' early lead.
World Cup Winner
Juan López Fontana manages Uruguay to the 1950 World Cup title after his team defeats heavily favoured Brazil in the decisive final-group match.
Uruguay World Cup Captain
Captains Uruguay in the decisive 2-1 victory over Brazil at the Maracana.
World Cup Winner
Alcides Ghiggia shoots past Brazil's goalkeeper to give Uruguay a 2-1 lead, securing one of the most celebrated upsets in World Cup history.
Mobilization
Pledges a "superhuman effort" to pour in men & guns to drive out the North Koreans
Mobilization
US troops land at Pohang-Dong but are pushed back after having formed a defensive line
Budget
Truman requests an increased military budget from Congress. Sends Congress an emergency appropriation of $10 billion. Increases the annual peacetime military budget to $48 billion
Restoration
Restored to the throne after exile in Switzerland
Battle of Yechon
The US retakes Yechon
Exile of Leopold III
Returns to Belgium after six years in exile
Capture of Yongdok
The North Koreans capture Yongdok, only 1/4 of South Korea is under United Nations control
Commander of Twenty 4th Infantry Division
Appointed Commander of the 24th US Infantry Division
Budget
Signs military aid legislation. Signs legislation granting $15 million in military aid to the French war in Indochina
Legislation
Signs military aid legislation
Over the next 4 yrs the US will spend $3 billion to
Over the next 4 yrs the US will spend $3 billion to finance the French in Indochina
Rule of Indochina
Over the next 4 yrs the US will spend $3 billion to finance the French in Indochina
Golden Boot FIFA World Cup
Leads the FIFA World Cup scoring standings with 9 goals for Brazil. His contribution stands out for leading the attack during the home tournament in Brazil.
August 195010 historical events
Battle of Pusan
The North Koreans break across the River Naktong but are driven back again 12 days later
Birth of Anne
Birth of Anne, Elizabeth IIs 2nd child
Birth of Anne
Birth of Anne, gives birth to Princess Anne
Jean Duvieusart Government
The Jean Duvieusart Government ends in Brussels, concluding this period as Prime Minister of Belgium.
Joseph Pholien Government
Begins the Joseph Pholien Government in Brussels and serves as Prime Minister of Belgium.
Constitution of Indonesia
The Republic of Indonesia comes into being, becomes Indonesian Independence Day
Tamburitza Boogie
The phrase "rock and roll" is heard on Louis Jordan and His Tympany Fives version of "Tamburitza Boogie", recorded in New York City
Capture of Tokyo
From his Tkyo HQ MacArthur poposes plans for the US capture of Inchon
Capture of Tokyo
The JCS gives its approval for the Inchon landings
Birth of Mick Moody
Birth of Mick Moody
September 195040 historical events
Capture of Inchon
Put ashore near Inchon to gain information about the harbour prior to the US landings
Bombing of Quemoy
China begins to bomb Quemoy
Chromite
The Inchon landing force sets out from Japan to invade Korea, 260 ships & 70,000 men
Defense Production Act
The Act authorises priorities, allocations and financial support for national-defence production.
United Nations
Measures are passed in the House of Commons for more British participation in the war
Death of Jan Christian Smuts
Death of Jan Smuts, on his family farm of Doornkloof, Irene, near Pretoria, South Africa at the age of 80
Death of Jan Christiaan Smuts
Death of Jan Christiaan Smuts
Secretary
Appointed Secretary of State for Defence
Battle of Pusan
British troops take up their position near Taegu
Chromite
MacArthur boards the Mount McKinley
Capture of Inchon
US destroyers & cruisers shell enemy positions 2 days before the landings
New Constitution
New constitution confirms Osorio as President under a modernized state structure
President Takes Office
Oscar Osorio becomes constitutional President after the 1950 election
Reform of Armed Forces
National Service is extended to two years
UN Command Counteroffensive
UN forces land at Incheon and reverse North Korean gains.
Capture of Inchon
The US forces launch a surprise landing at Inchon 150 miles north of the Pusan perimeter
Mobilization
Lands a United Nations force behind the lines to cut North Korean supply lines, only 20 marines die
Capture of Inchon
Directs the Inchon landings
Capture of Inchon
Turns on a lighthouse beacon to help guide the X corps to their beacheads
Capture of Inchon
US forces capture Inchon
Capture of Kimbo Airport
The 5th Marines capture Kimbo Airport, South Koreas largest airport
Le Hong Phong II
Launches the Border Campaign against French positions near Dong Khe
Siege of Dong Khe
Viet Minh assault Dong Khe during the Border Campaign
Capture of River Han
The US reaches the Han River near Seoul
Capture of Inchon
North Korean units begin withdrawing to the nth
Siege of Seoul
The 1st Marine Division & the 7th Infantry Division surround Seoul
Commander in Chief
Appointed Commander in Chief
Commander in Chief
Appointed Commander in Chief
Capture of Pusan
North Korean forces around the Pusan perimeter retreat. Communist supply lines are broken
Capture of Seoul
The 2 week struggle to take Seoul ends, 130,000 north Koreans had been captured. Seoul is captured by the 1st Cavalry Division & the 7th Infantry Division. MacArthur formally restores Seoul to President Rhee as the seat of Government
Invasion of Korea
MacArthur is authorized by the Pentagon to cross the 38th Parallel
Invasion of Korea
President Truman authorizes General MacArthr to operate north of the 38th Parallel
Invasion of North Korea
President Truman authorizes General MacArthr to operate north of the 38th Parallel
38th Parallel
President Truman authorizes General MacArthr to operate north of the 38th Parallel
Siege of Seoul
The 2 week struggle to take Seoul ends, 130,000 north Koreans had been captured
Magic Carpet
Operation Magic Carpet completed; 47,000 Yemeni Jews brought to Israel
Operation Magic Carpet Completed
The main Operation Magic Carpet airlift is completed.
Yemeni Jewish Airlift Concludes
Tens of thousands of Yemeni Jews have been transported to Israel.
Invasion of Korea
Organizes a counter-offensive & drives the communists across 38th parallel
Chromite
Launches Operation Chromite to achieve victory in South Korea before the winter
October 195036 historical events
Invasion of Korea
Chou En-Lai says China will not countenance an imperialist invasion of north Korea
Capture of Pyongyang
1 October-24 November, the North Koreans are driven North as far as the Yalu River
Invasion of Korea
MacArthur asks the north Korean Commander in Chief to surrender, he refuses
Invasion of North Korea
South Korean & United Nations troops move North across the 38th parallel into North Korea
Mobilization
South Korean & United Nations troops move North across the 38th parallel into North Korea
Invasion of North Korea
US forces cross the North Korean border
Birth of Michael John Cloete Crawford Rutherford
Birth of Michael John Cloete Crawford Rutherford, later Genesis bassist, guitarist and founding member.
Reform of Legal Aid
Legal Aid comes into force
Cao Bang Evacuation
French forces evacuate Cao Bang during the Border Campaign
Chamdo Campaign Begins
People's Liberation Army units begin the campaign against Tibetan forces in Chamdo.
Capture of Lhasa
A Chinese Army occupies Lhasa as Mao "reunites" national territory
Capture of Wonsan
The ROK 3rd Division captures the North Korean port of Wonsan
Conference of Wake Island
The 1st & last meeting between Truman & MacArthur, fails to produce agreement. President Truman & General MacArthur confer at Wake Island on the course of the war. MacArthur underplays the dangers of Russian & Chinese involvement in the war
Conference of Wake Island
Truman tells MacArthur the Chinese & Russians must not be involved in the war. The 1st & last meeting between Truman & MacArthur, fails to produce agreement. President Truman & General MacArthur confer at Wake Island on the course of the war
Mobilization
16-26 October, the United Nations forces at Inchon are moved to the east coast as far as Wonsan
Revolution Studies
Kerensky continues political activity connected with revolution studies.
Border Campaign Victory
Border Campaign opens supply routes to China and weakens French positions
Capture of Chamdo
Chinese forces capture Chamdo and take Tibetan governor Ngabo Ngawang Jigme prisoner.
Chancellor of the Exchequer
Appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer
Resignation of Stafford Cripps
Resigns as Chancellor of the Exchequer due to ill health
Capture of Pyongyang
Pyongyang is captured by the ROK & US 187th Regimental Combat Team. Captures Pyongyang for the UN
Chairs a Soviet Bloc meeting in Prague to discuss the future of
Chairs a Soviet Bloc meeting in Prague to discuss the future of Germany
Pleven Plan
Pleven proposed a European Defence Community intended to place participating forces within a common European structure.
European Military Community
The European Military Community is founded as part of the Pleven Plan. Announces to the National Assembly the creation of a European Military Community
National Assembly
Announces to the National Assembly the creation of a European Military Community
Pleven Plan
The European Military Community is founded as part of the Pleven Plan
European Military Community
The European Military Community is founded as part of the Pleven Plan
Prime Minister of Denmark
Appointed Prime Minister of Denmark, forms a coalition Government
Diplomatic Protest
Nehru's government formally protests China's military advance into Tibet.
Battle of Sudong
The ROK 26th Division encounter strong Chinese resistance at Sudong
Capture of Wonsan
US Marines secure the port of Wonsan
Siege of Yalu River
The ROK reach the Yalu River & discover a Chinese force ready to invade South Korea
Eriksen Government
Begins the Eriksen Government in Copenhagen and serves as Prime Minister of Denmark.
First Hedtoft Premiership
The First Hedtoft Premiership ends in Copenhagen, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Denmark.
Korean War Policy Deliberations
Participates in senior Chinese decision-making as Beijing prepares to intervene in the Korean War.
Lieutenant
Appointed Commander of the Magpie, based in Malta
November 195013 historical events
Invasion of Korea
Chinese troops overwhelm the 6th ROK Infantry Division
Death of George Bernard Shaw
Publication of "Death of George Bernard Shaw"
Mobilization
Reports the massing of Chinese troops in North Korea
Election
The Republicans gain thirty seats in the House of Representitives
Assumption of Temporal Power
Tenzin Gyatso assumes full political authority earlier than planned during the Chamdo crisis.
European Defence Community (EDC)
At the Council of Europe proposes the Pleven Plan for European Defence Community
Invasion of Korea
Flies to North Korea to supervise the drive to the River Yalu
Radio Emission Detected from Andromeda
Reports radio-frequency emission from M31 with Cyril Hazard, opening a new wavelength regime for studying the Andromeda Galaxy.
Invasion of Korea
Chinese troops enter the War & force the United Nations forces Southwards
President of Venezuela
Appointed President of the Government Junta of Venezuela after the assassination of Carlos Delgado Chalbaud
Huachipato Steel Plant
Inaugurates the Huachipato steel works, a major project of state-supported industrialization.
UN Security Council Delegation
Supports sending a Chinese delegation to the United Nations Security Council to present Beijing's positions.
Visit to Athens
Pays a royal state visit to Greece
December 195015 historical events
Formation of Third Rifai Government
Al-Rifai returned to the premiership and formed his third cabinet. He initially combined the office of prime minister with that of foreign minister at a time when Jordan was dealing with major regional and administrative pressures.
Invasion of Korea
5-15 December, the Chinese invade Korea & force the X Corps to evacuate
Marshall Aid to Britain ceases
Marshall Aid to Britain ceases
Marshall Plan
Marshall Aid to Britain ceases
State of Emergency
A state of emergency is proclaimed in the USA after the reversals of the United Nations in Korea
Evacuation
X Corps is evacuated from Hungnam
Siege of Seoul
Plans to defend Seoul from a communist invasion
Invasion of Korea
Appointed Commander of ground forces in Korea, replacement for Walton Walker
Death of Walton Walker
Death of Walton Walker, killed in a jeep accident
Peace
China refuses a United Nations appeal for a cease-fire in Korea
Restoration of Diplomatic Relations with Spain
The USA resumes diplomatic relations with Spain
Invasion of Korea
Chinese forces move South across the 38th parallel into South Korea
Legislative Yuan Tenure Extension
Requests an extension of legislators’ terms because nationwide elections cannot be held while the mainland remains under Communist control.
President of Austria
Appointed President of Austria
Siege of Seoul
Evacuates Seoul & establishes a defense line at the Han River
Motorized Bicycle Journey
Guevara makes a long solo journey through northern Argentina on a bicycle fitted with a small motor.
Coup
A Commuinist party coup fails
Coup
A Commuinist party coup fails
Man Meets Dog
Publishes Man Meets Dog
Unified Field Theory Programme
Maintains an active research programme on unified field theory despite the growing dominance of other approaches in postwar theoretical physics.
Escape to Argentina
Flees Europe and reaches Argentina under an assumed identity.
Ricardo Klement Identity
Lives there under the name Ricardo Klement.
Exile of Seretse Khama
Chief of the Ngwato, Seretse Khama, is deposed and exiled by the British
Canto General" An epic poem of the American continent
Publication of "Canto General" An epic poem of the American continent
Canto General
Publication of "Canto General" An epic poem of the American continent
Creation of ENAP
Creates the national petroleum company ENAP to develop Chilean oil resources.
Constitution of China
Holds absolute power from 1950-76
Invasion of Taiwan
China promises internal autonomy but troops invade & form a new Government
Invasion of Turkestan
Communist China annexes Xinjiang/Sinkiang (eastern Turkestan)
Invasion of Xinjiang
Communist China annexes Xinjiang/Sinkiang (eastern Turkestan)
Persecution
Mao orders the persecution of "counter-revolutionaries" which causes the deaths of 710,000 people
Rule of Xinjiang
Communist China annexes Xinjiang/Sinkiang (eastern Turkestan)
Prime Minister of China
Appointed Prime Minister of China, 1st term
Southwest Policy on Tibet
Deng Xiaoping helps coordinate political preparations concerning Tibet through the Southwest Bureau.
Military Justice Approval Standards
Promulgates standards requiring military court cases to be submitted for presidential review, expanding his direct involvement in military justice.
Arrest of Pu-i
Imprisoned by the Chinese Government as a war criminal, 1950-1959
Deputy Governor
Appointed Deputy Governor of Hunan
President of Colombia
Appointed President of Colombia
Education
Castro graduates from law school with a Doctor of Laws degree and began practicing law in a small partnership in Havana
Archbishop
Appointed Archbishop
Primate
Appointed Primate of the Orthodox Church of Cyprus
Greek Orthodox Church
Appointed Head of the Orthodox Church in Cyprus
Name
Adopts the name Makarios meaning "blessed"
Foreign Secretary of Denmark
Appointed Foreign Minister of Denmark
1950 Scudetto Attacking Partnership
Supplies width and precise service for Juventus's forwards throughout the 1949-50 season as the club secures its first league championship after the Second World War.
Free Officers Committee
Joins the Nasser led Free Officers Committee
Orphee
Directs Orphee.
La Ronde
Directs La Ronde.
European Coal and Steel Community
Developed by a French civil servant Jean Monnet, publicised by the French Foreign Minister Robert Schuman
European Coal and Steel Community
Proposes the creation of the European Coal and Steel Community, dubbed "St Schumans Day". Developed by a French civil servant Jean Monnet, publicised by the French Foreign Minister Robert Schuman
Schuman Plan
Develops a plan for European economic & military unity & Franco-German rapprochment
Dismissal
Is removed from atomic office during Cold War political tensions.
Prime Minister of France
Appointed Prime Minister of France, 2nd term
Freedom and Nature
Ricoeur publishes Freedom and Nature: The Voluntary and the Involuntary, beginning his philosophy of the will.
Atomic Energy-Level Control
Creates a method enabling precise spectroscopy and later laser development.
Optical Pumping
Proposes using light to redistribute atoms among quantum energy states.
Battle of Caobang
The French are defeated in their war with Vietnam at a key post on the Chinese border
Der Trinker
Publication of "Der Trinker"
EPU
The European Payments Union is founded which regularizes trade payments
Governor
Appointed military Governor of Warsaw
Governor
Appointed Military Governor of Warsaw
Technical Director
Appointed Technical Director for the US Armys Ballistic Missile Technical Agency
Arrest of Klaus Fuchs
Arrested for passing information to the USSR
The Happiest Days of Your Life
Voted the most popular film actor in Britain in a national cinema poll. Stas in The Happiest Days of Your Life
Dance Hall
Directs Dance Hall
The Big Hangover
Taylors first picture under her new salary of $2,000 per week was The Big Hangover. Her first box office success in an adult role came as Kay Banks in the romantic comedy Father of the Bride alongside Spencer Tracy and Joan Bennett
All About Eve
Stars as Addison DeWitt in All About Eve
Nobel Prize
Receives the Nobel Prize in Literature for writings championing humanitarian ideals and freedom of thought.
Helena
Publication of "Helena"
Inward Companion
Publication of "Inward Companion"
EMI
Joins EMI and begins working in record production, learning studio craft across classical, comedy and popular music.
Education
Enters Cheam Common Junior School
Publication of One Nation
Publishes One Nation with fellow Conservative thinkers, contributing to a new policy discussion within the party.
Member of Parliament
Elected Member of Parliament for Wolverhampton
Election
The Labour Party wins 48.8% of votes cast, a record, & 315 MPs
Election
Draws up the Manifesto entitled, "This Is The Road" for the general election
Manifesto
Draws up the Manifesto entitled, "This Is The Road" for the general election
Member of Parliament
Wins back his seat at Lanark
Peerage
Created Earl Douglas-Holme, 14th
Secretary of State for Scotland
Appointed Minister of State at the Scottish Office
European Defence Community (EDC)
At Strasburg proposes a European Army under unified command, the motion is passed
Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster
Appointed Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster
Prescription Charges
Introduces prescription charges
European Army
Voices opposition to the establishment of a European Army
Schuman Plan
Announces Britain cannot join talks on the Schuman Plan
Member of Parliament
Elected Member of Parliament
Member of Parliament
Elected Member of Parliament
Minister of Labour
Appointed Minister of Labour
Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Commonwealth Relations Office
Appointed Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Commonwealth Relations Office
Board of Trade
Appointed President of the Board of Trade, 2nd term
Election
In the general election of 1950, his constituency is altered and he is narrowly elected for the new seat of Huyton, Merseyside
President of Board of Trade
Appointed President of the Board of Trade, 2nd term
Registered Designs Act
Registered Designs Act 1950 consolidates law on industrial designs
Commonwealth
Appointed Commonwealth Secretary
Secretary
Appointed Commonwealth Secretary
Secretary
Appointed Secretary to the Admiralty
Finance Act
Finance Act 1950 sets taxation and fiscal policy for the later Attlee government
NHS Expenditure
Faces pressure over the cost of health services and rearmament.
Member of Parliament
Elected Member of Parliament for West Walthamstow
Budget
Agrees to increase the defence budget from 3,400 million pounds to 4,700 million pounds under pressure from the US
Mobilization
Completes detailed procedures for an atomic World War III
Shops Act
Shops Act 1950 consolidates shop hours and employment provisions
Law Reform Miscellaneous Provisions Act
Law Reform Miscellaneous Provisions Act 1950 makes miscellaneous reforms to civil and criminal law
Maintenance Orders Act
Maintenance Orders Act 1950 consolidates and amends maintenance order enforcement
Diseases of Animals Act
Diseases of Animals Act 1950 consolidates animal disease control law
Air Corporations Act
Air Corporations Act 1950 amends the powers and duties of public air corporations
Food and Drugs Milk Dairies Act
Food and Drugs Milk Dairies Act 1950 amends milk and dairy regulation
Coal Mining Subsidence Act
Coal Mining Subsidence Act 1950 provides compensation for subsidence damage caused by coal mining
Housing Act
Housing Act 1950 consolidates housing law and local authority housing powers
Public Utilities Street Works Act
Public Utilities Street Works Act 1950 regulates street works by utility undertakers
Hospital Administration Review
A committee is appointed to examine internal hospital administration, reflecting concern about how the newly nationalised hospital system should be managed efficiently.
NHS Expenditure Ceiling
The government imposes a ceiling on NHS expenditure as demand and costs rise rapidly during the service's early period of expansion.
Labour Ministry
Handles labour questions during rearmament pressure.
Colonial Development and Welfare Act
Colonial Development and Welfare Act 1950 extends funding and powers for colonial development and welfare
Visit to London
Pays host at a state visit by the President of the French Republic
The Grand Alliance Published
Churchill published The Grand Alliance, analyzing coalition warfare in the third volume of his war history.
Election
The Conservative Party wins 43.4% of votes cast & 298 MPs
European Defence Community (EDC)
At Strasburg proposes a European Army under unified command, the motion is passed
Member of Parliament
Elected Member of Parliament for Orkney & Shetland
President of the Scottish National Party
Appointed President of the Scottish National Party
Jodrell Bank Radar
Uses radar techniques in radio astronomy and meteor studies.
Nature of the Universe
Delivers influential BBC radio talks explaining cosmology to a wider public.
The Nature of the Universe Book
Hoyle published The Nature of the Universe from material developed for his BBC broadcasts.
BBC Radio Cosmology Series
Hoyle presented a widely heard BBC radio series explaining modern astronomy and cosmology.
Urban Drainage Uses Buried Frome
Bristol's concealed river continued functioning as a significant part of the city's drainage system. Its legacy can be traced in the layout of the city waterfront.
Historic Naval Production Complex Remains
Portsmouth preserved portions of the built environment associated with early steam driven factory organisation. It showed the value of dedicated tooling for repeatable operations.
Historic Wet Dock Faces Commercial Decline
Changes in ship dimensions and cargo methods reduced the practical role of older inner harbour basins. The change affected the handling of cargo in an impounded wet dock.
Relativity, Theory of
Sciama promotes Machs principle and gravitational theory questions that shape British relativity research
Physics Degree
Graduates from King's College London with first-class honours in physics.
Base 32 Programming Notation
Is chiefly responsible for the base-32 notation used by programmers working with the Manchester and Ferranti machines.
Child Machine Concept
Proposes building a simpler child machine and educating it rather than attempting to program an adult-level mind directly.
Computing Machinery and Intelligence
Publishes Computing Machinery and Intelligence in Mind, establishing a foundational text of artificial intelligence.
Ferranti Mark I Random Number Order
Contributes to additional Ferranti Mark I instructions, notably the random-number generator order.
Imitation Game
Recasts the question of whether machines can think as the operational imitation game later known as the Turing Test.
Learning Machine Research
Argues that learning and adaptation should be central to the development of intelligent machines.
Machine Intelligence Objections
Systematically examines and answers major philosophical, mathematical and practical objections to the possibility of machine intelligence.
Scheme A Programming System
Designs the Scheme A method of organising programs and subroutines with Cicely Popplewell for the Ferranti Mark I.
Universal Computer and Intelligence
Connects the universality of digital computers with the possibility that suitably programmed machines could display many forms of intelligent behaviour.
Computing Machinery And Intelligence Published
Turing's influential paper proposed an operational approach to evaluating machine intelligence. Its methods affected the scale or precision of subsequent work.
Debut
Robson makes his debut for Fulham, recently promoted to the First Division, in a match against Sheffield Wednesday
Player of the Year
FWA Footballer of the Year
World Cup
Leads England at its first FIFA World Cup, where victories over Chile are followed by defeats to the United States and Spain.
Flewin Leads Back to Back Champions
Flewin captains the Portsmouth team that secures the 1949–50 First Division title, maintaining a disciplined defensive unit.
Whittaker Delivers Arsenal FA Cup
A 2-0 result over Liverpool brings Arsenal the trophy under Whittaker.
Clarke's Second Championship Season
Clarke provides attacking strength as Pompey wins a second consecutive First Division crown, completing its most successful league period.
Jackson Retains First Division Championship
Jackson guides Portsmouth to a second consecutive English league title, building on their breakthrough championship in 1949.
Ted Fenton Appointed West Ham Manager
Ted Fenton succeeds Charlie Paynter as manager and sets about strengthening West Ham’s footballing structure and first-team development.
Dickinson Wins Second League Title
Dickinson directs play from midfield as Portsmouth retains the First Division championship, confirming the team's post-war consistency.
First England Substitute Appearance
Becomes the first substitute used by England in an international match while representing Wolves at club level.
Ambassador
K.M. Panikkar serves as India's ambassador to the People's Republic of China.
Indian National Congress
After the murder of Gandhi and the death of Sardar Patel, Nehru is the remaining leader
National Physical Laboratory
Bhatnagar's CSIR laboratory programme establishes the National Physical Laboratory as a major centre for standards, materials and measurement research.
Reballion of Muslim
Leader a Muslim rebellion in Indonesia
Reballion of Muslim
Leader a Muslim rebellion in Indonesia
Reballion of Muslim
Leader a Muslim rebellion in Indonesia
Marriage
Marries Soraya Esfandiari
Death of George Bernard Shaw
Death of George Bernard Shaw
Ali Baba
Brings 113,000 Jews to Israel by airlift from Iraq
Ezra
From 1950 to 1952, Operation Ezra & Nehemiah brings almost all the Iraqi Jews to Israel, 1st by way of Cyprus, then directly to Israel
Magic Carpet
Brings 47,000 Yemeni Jews to Israel
Nehemiah
From 1950 to 1952, Operation Ezra & Nehemiah brings almost all the Iraqi Jews to Israel, 1st by way of Cyprus, then directly to Israel
Scandal
Kurosawas Scandal. Kurosawas Rashomon
Communism
Communist Party Central Committee members are forbidden to take part in public life. The Government decides to ban communism
Prime Minister of Kampuchea
Appointed Prime Minister of Kampuchea
Independence of Kampuchea
After the Soviet Union recognized the Viet Minh as the Government of Vietnam in 1950, French Communists (PCF) took up the cause of Vietnams independence
Independence of Vietnam
After the Soviet Union recognized the Viet Minh as the Government of Vietnam in 1950, French Communists (PCF) took up the cause of Vietnams independence
EATUC
The EATUC officers call for a general strike that paralyzes Nairobi for nine days
General Strike
The EATUC officers call for a general strike that paralyzes Nairobi for nine days
Independence of Kenya
The EATUC officers call for a general strike that paralyzes Nairobi for nine days
Mau Mau
The EATUC officers call for a general strike that paralyzes Nairobi for nine days. Following a demand for Kenyan independence on 1 May 1950, the leadership of the EATUC is arrested. Broken only after 300 workers had been arrested and the British authorities made a show of overwhelming military force
Strike
The EATUC officers call for a general strike that paralyzes Nairobi for nine days
Resistance Organization
Works with revolutionary cadres in the anti-French movement
Death of Saw Ba U Gyi
The Karen rebel leader is killed
Commander of Karen Army
Appointed Commader of the Karen Army
Capture of Prone
The Government captures Prone from the Karen rebels
Commonwealth
India provides Burma with a loan of 1,000,000 pounds, collective Commonwealth assistance. Britain provides Burma a 3,375,000 pounds loan, part of collective Commonwealth assistance
India provides Burma with a loan of 1,000,000 pounds, collective Commonwealth assistance
India provides Burma with a loan of 1,000,000 pounds, collective Commonwealth assistance. Britain provides Burma a 3,375,000 pounds loan, part of collective Commonwealth assistance
Colonel
Appointed Leader of the Karen
Constitution of Nicaragua
Establishes a dictatorship
President of Nicaragua
Appointed President of Nicaragua, 2nd term
Nuremberg Principles Are Formulated
The International Law Commission formulated the principles recognized by the Nuremberg Tribunal.
Smith's Prize
Receives Cambridge University's Smith's Prize for outstanding pre-doctoral work in physics.
Exile of Mahmoud Abbas
Abbas grows up in Syria after his family settles there following displacement from Palestine
Reballion of Rebels in Huks
The Huk leaders are arrested & their troops dispersed
Education
Graduates from West Point
Minister of Higher Education
Appointed Minister of Higher Education
Border Agreement
Poland & East Germany agree their border
Pebble in the Sky
Publication of "Pebble in the Sky"
Moldavian Communist Party First Secretary
Becomes First Secretary of the Communist Party organization in the Moldavian Soviet Socialist Republic.
First Secretary
Appointed First Secretary of the Kharkov Obkom
Moldavian Collectivization
Directs party consolidation and agricultural collectivization while leading the Moldavian Communist Party.
Comecon
East Germany joins the Comecon
Military Aid Agreement
Russia provides economic & military assistance to the PRC
Communist Party
Appointedandidate Member of Communist Party
Moscow Agricultural Reorganization
Promotes agricultural reorganization around the capital while rebuilding his position in Stalin's inner circle.
Cold War Debate
Opposes Soviet authoritarianism and nostalgia for tsarism.
Magnetic Fusion Confinement
The achievement marks magnetic fusion confinement as an important Russian scientific milestone.
Tokamak Concept
Co-proposes the tokamak approach for confining hot plasma with magnetic fields.
Dyatlov Norilsk Industrial Employment
Begins three years of electrical work at an enterprise connected with the Soviet atomic-energy ministry after completing technical school.
Dyatlov Norilsk Technical School Graduation
Completes his Norilsk technical training with honours in 1950, qualifying in electrical engineering before moving into Soviet atomic-industry work.
Council Acts During Soviet Absence
During the Soviet boycott, the Security Council adopted resolutions responding to North Korea's invasion of South Korea.
Soviet Delegation Returns To Council
The Soviet Union ended its Security Council boycott in August and resumed participation in its proceedings.
Soviets Boycott Security Council
The Soviet Union boycotted Security Council sessions over the representation of China.
Trans-Arabian Pipeline Completed
Oversees expansion of Saudi oil exports through the Trans-Arabian Pipeline.
Trans-Arabian Pipeline Completed
Supports financing and administration of the pipeline era.
Church Repression
Is imprisoned during communist persecution of churches.
Leader Senate
Appointed Leader of the Senate
Apartheid
Responsible for the implementation of Apartheid
Group Areas Act
Group Areas Act, forces physical separation between races by creating different residential areas for different races
Legislation
Group Areas Act, forces physical separation between races by creating different residential areas for different races
Minister of Native Affairs
Appointed Minister of Native Affairs
Communist Party
The South African Communist Party is banned by the Suppression of Communism Act
Independence of South Africa
The right of Appeal to the British Privy Council is abolished
Legislation
Group Areas Act, to separate various races.
Legislation
Immorality Amendment Act, apartheid legislation.
Legislation
Immorality Amendment Act, prohibits adultery, attempted adultery or related immoral acts (extra-marital sex) between white and black people.
Legislation
Population Registration Act, a Race Classification Board is established.
Legislation
Population Registration Act, a national register based on race is compiled.
Legislation
Prohibition of Mixed Marriages Act, apartheid legislation.
Legislation
The South African Communist Party is banned by the Suppression of Communism Act.
President of South Africa
Appointed President of the ANC Youth League
Demonstrations
The ANC launch "Freedom Day" against racial discrimination
ANC
Helps found the ANC Youth League
Party Leader
Appointed Party Leader of the United Paerty
Succession
Succeeds as King of Sweden
Third-Place World Cup Campaign
Mellberg represented Sweden at the 1950 World Cup, where the team reached the final championship group and secured third place.
Goals at Brazil World Cup
Palmér scored three goals in the 1950 finals as Sweden finished third in the championship's final round.
Three World Cup Goals in Brazil
Sundqvist supplied three Swedish goals during the 1950 tournament, contributing to a third-place finish in Brazil.
Third Place in Brazilian Finals
Svensson kept goal for Sweden as the national team finished third in the 1950 World Cup's unique final-round format.
Election
Wins the Election as leader of the Democratic Party
Lever Building
Completes the Lever Building in New York
Dark City
Heston earned recognition for his appearance in his first professional movie, Dark City, a 1950 film noir
All About Eve
Writer-director of the Oscar-winning All About Eve
Love Happy
Has a bit part in the Marx Brothers film Love Happy. Appears in six films released in 1950. She had bit parts in Love Happy, A Ticket to Tomahawk, Right Cross and The Fireball, but also made minor appearances in two critically acclaimed films: John Hustons crime film The Asphalt Jungle and Joseph Mankiewiczs drama All About Eve
Debut
A debut at La Scala in Aida
I Robot Collection
Asimov published I Robot, collecting interrelated stories about robots and the Three Laws of Robotics.
The Coming Defeat of Communism
Publication of "The Coming Defeat of Communism"
At the Senate Foreign Relations Committee suppoprts French aid in Indochina
At the Senate Foreign Relations Committee suppoprts French aid in Indochina
Foreign Relations Committee
At the Senate Foreign Relations Committee suppoprts French aid in Indochina
Rule of Indochina
At the Senate Foreign Relations Committee suppoprts French aid in Indochina
Secretary
Appointed Assistant Secretary of State, concerned with the Far East
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
At the Senate Foreign Relations Committee suppoprts French aid in Indochina
Governor
Appointed Governor of New York State, 3rd term
Communism
Congress approves the appropriation of military aid for projects against Communism
Economy of USA
Bans US trade with the Peoples Republic of China
Rule of Guam
Guam achieves full US citizenship & self-Government
Trade Relations
The United States & Britain refer to Ho Chi Minhs Government as a "puppet" of Russia. Bans US trade with the Peoples Republic of China
Communism
Congress passes the McCarran-Nixon act for registration of Communist organisations
Legislation
Congress passes the McCarran-Nixon act for registration of Communist organisations
McCarran-Nixon Act
Congress passes the McCarran-Nixon act for registration of Communist organisations
CBS
Joins CBS News in its young and growing television division
Latin American Trade Development
At the International Trade Mart, Shaw helped expand commercial relationships between New Orleans and Latin American companies.
Chief of Station
Appointed Chief of Station in Mexico City
Director of Central Intelligence
Appointed Director of the CIA
Education
BA Degree Summa Cum Laude at Harvard College
Historic Sky Photographs from Palomar
A Spanish-language article presents historic sky photographs taken at Palomar Observatory under Hubble's authorship, broadening international dissemination of the new 200-inch telescope's early results.
Cosmic Microwave Background
Alpher refines predictions for the relic radiation temperature expected from a hot early universe
Cosmic Microwave Background
Herman refines the predicted relic radiation temperature and keeps the observational test in view
Chargaffs Rules
Establishes regular relationships among the four DNA bases.
DNA Base Composition
Provides crucial evidence later used to determine DNA structure.
Discovery of Californium
Co-discovers californium, element 98, through bombardment experiments and adds another member to the actinide sequence.
Later Unified Field Review
Presents and revises his mature attempts to construct a unified classical field theory.
Out of My Later Years
Publishes a collection of essays on science, society, philosophy and public affairs.
Revised English Relativity Edition
A revised English edition of his relativity exposition appears, updating the presentation of special and general relativity for a postwar scientific readership.
First Neutron Lifetime Measurement
With Frances Pleasonton and Rube McCord, measures the lifetime of free neutrons.
First Neutron EDM Measurement
With Smith and Ramsey, carries out the first neutron electric-dipole-moment measurement.
Pion Nucleon Scattering Research
Uses the Chicago cyclotron to investigate pion-nucleon interactions and helps establish important experimental results in emerging particle physics.
Neutron Lifetime Measurement
Helps make the first measurement of the free neutron decay lifetime.
First Neutron EDM Measurement
With Edward Purcell and Norman Ramsey, performs the first experimental search for a neutron electric dipole moment.
First Neutron EDM Measurement
With Smith and Purcell, measures a stringent early limit on the neutron electric dipole moment.
Neutron Lifetime Measurement
Rube McCord participates in the first experimental measurement of the free-neutron lifetime at Oak Ridge.
Columbia Electronics Research Influences Instrumentation
The university's long established electrical engineering traditions contributed to the development of sophisticated laboratory apparatus. It demonstrated how scientific ideas became workable apparatus.
General Army
Appointed General of the Army
Atomic Energy Commission
President Truman appoints Gordon Dean as the second Chairman of the AEC
Atomic Energy Commission
President Truman appoints Gordon Dean as the second Chairman of the AEC
Maracanazo Centre Back
Tejera defends against Brazil's celebrated forward line as Uruguay overturns a deficit to win the final round and secure the world championship.
World Cup Title Defence at Maracanã
González stands firm in Uruguay's defensive line during the decisive meeting with Brazil, frustrating the home side after its early second-half goal.
World Cup Final Round Defensive Work
Rodríguez Andrade helps close down Brazil's wide attacks in the title-deciding match, carrying forward the legacy of his uncle José Leandro Andrade.
Crucial Goals Before Brazil Decider
Míguez scores three goals against Bolivia during Uruguay's 1950 World Cup campaign, helping the team reach the decisive final-round matches.
Youngest Starter in Title Decider
Morán starts the decisive match against Brazil as a teenager and helps Uruguay's attack stretch the hosts' defence during the famous 2-1 victory.
Maracanã Midfield Link Play
Pérez supplies movement and distribution in Uruguay's decisive 2-1 victory against Brazil, helping the visitors withstand pressure in the Maracanã.
Assassination of Carlos de Gado Chalbaud
Carlos de Gado Chalbaud is assassinated
Death of Carlos de Gado Chalbaud
Death of Gado Chalbaud, assassinated
Armament
China & Russia provide support for Vietnam
Independence of Vietnam
France concludes a Treaty granting Vietnam independence within the French Union
Writings from Campus Years
Writings from Willa Cather's Campus Years gathered early university journalism.
Poetry Memorized in Prison
Solzhenitsyn preserved poems by memorization because writing materials were restricted.
Postwar Radio Plays
Böll produced radio writing and stories addressing German life after the war.
Renewed Correspondence with Jaspers
Arendt renewed close intellectual exchanges with her former mentor Karl Jaspers.
Hinton Leads Atomic Industrial Development
Christopher Hinton plays a central role in developing the industrial facilities needed for Britain's early nuclear programme.
Cockcroft Advances British Nuclear Research
John Cockcroft's leadership at Harwell supports British research into nuclear reactors and atomic energy applications.
Oil Wealth Expands State Capacity
Abdullah Al Salim Al Sabah oversees expansion of public services as oil revenue transforms the Kuwaiti state.