Recognition of Communist China
Britain recognises Communist China
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1950 in Great Britain
Explore 144 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1950.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1950
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January
Election
Announces a general election will be held February 23rd
Prime Minister of Great Britain
Announces a general election will be held February 23rd
Minister of Labour Appointment
Becomes Minister of Labour after the 1950 election.
Death of Eric Blair, alias George Orwell
Death of Eric Blair, alias George Orwell
Death of George Orwell
Death of George Orwell in London.
Burial
Is buried at All Saints' Church, Sutton Courtenay.
Treaty Signed at Baltic Sea
Britain signs a treaty with Norway, Denmark and Sweden for more economic cooperation
February
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, later Genesis vocalist, lyricist and theatrical frontman.
Birth of Peter Brian Gabriel
Birth of Peter Brian Gabriel
Birth of Julie Walters
Julie Walters is born in Edgbaston and later becomes an acclaimed actor.
Birmingham Stechford
Wins Birmingham Stechford after boundary changes abolish Southwark Central.
Constituency Redistribution
Moves to Birmingham Stechford after Southwark Central disappears during boundary changes.
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
Election to Parliament
Is elected Conservative MP for Bexley at the 1950 general election.
General Election
Retains Coventry East at the 1950 general election.
General Election
Helps the Conservatives recover ground in the 1950 general election
General Election
Retains Plymouth Devonport for Labour 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.
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.
Member of Parliament
Elected Member of Parliament for Bexley
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
Maiden Speech
Delivers his maiden speech in the House of Commons shortly after entering Parliament for Wolverhampton South West.
Birth of Anthony George Banks
Birth of Anthony George Banks, later Genesis keyboard player and founding member.
Recognition of Israel
Great Britain recognises Israel
Maiden Parliament
Begins parliamentary work as a new Conservative MP in the postwar House of Commons.
April
1st Glider Crossing
1st to make a glider crossing across the Channel
Two Goals in 1950 FA Cup Final
Scores both goals as Arsenal defeat Liverpool 2-0 in the FA Cup final.
May
Schuman Plan
Monnet invites Britain to join the European Coal and Steel Community, the British refuse
June
Schuman Plan
Rejects France's demand for Britain to join the European Coal and Steel Community
Birth of Trevor Bolder
Birth of Trevor Bolder
Schuman Plan
Makes his final recorded Hansard contribution during debate on the Schuman Plan.
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