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1950 in United States of America
Explore 152 historical events and records for United States of America in 1950.
Historical records for United States of America in 1950
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January
Hydrogen Bomb Programme Approved
Directs the United States Atomic Energy Commission to continue work on developing a thermonuclear hydrogen bomb.
February
Birth of James Dunn
Birth of James Dunn, US vocalist Stylistics
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
March
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
Cold War
Makes a speech suggesting ways in which Russia can end the Cold War
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
Capture of Seoul
North Korea captures Seoul, it has destroyed most of the South Korean Army
April
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.
May
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
Birth of Stevie Wonder
Too much oxygen in the incubator causes him to become permanently blind. Birth of Stevie Wonder, Stevland Morris
June
Conscription
The House of Representitives approves enlistment of 547,000
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
Mobilization
Sends a report to the JCS predicting the collapse of the North Korean
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
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
United Nations
A United Nations resolution demands the withdrawal of North Korean forces from South Korea
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
July
Invasion of Korea
UN troops arrive in Pusan
United Nations
Orders the United Nations pilots not to fly over the Chinese or Russian borders
Battle of Ossan
A United Nations force ias forced to retreat by the North Koreans
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
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
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
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
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