9 January 1950CommunismJoseph McCarthy
Alleges that 205 Communists are working in the State Department
Historical records for United States of America in 1950, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Alleges that 205 Communists are working in the State Department
Directs the United States Atomic Energy Commission to continue work on developing a thermonuclear hydrogen bomb.
Birth of James Dunn, US vocalist Stylistics
The United States & Britain recognize Bao Dais Government
The United States & Britain recognize Bao Dais Government
Advises Truman to allocate $15 million to France for Indochina
Advises Truman to allocate $15 million to France for Indochina
Makes a speech suggesting ways in which Russia can end the Cold War
North Korea invades South Korea
The United Nations Security Council passes a resolution demanding withdrawal of North Korean forces
The United Nations Security Council passes a resolution demanding withdrawal of North Korean forces
North Korea captures Seoul, it has destroyed most of the South Korean Army
Approves military and economic aid to French forces fighting in Indochina
Supports recognition and aid for the French-backed State of Vietnam
Too much oxygen in the incubator causes him to become permanently blind. Birth of Stevie Wonder, Stevland Morris
The House of Representitives approves enlistment of 547,000
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
Sends a report to the JCS predicting the collapse of the North Korean
Orders MacArthur to support the southern Korean army with air & sea forces
A United Nations resolution demands the withdrawal of North Korean forces from South Korea
The United Nations calls for North Korean withdrawal from South Korea
Orders all US naval & airforces in Japan, Okinawa & the Philippines to be put on alert
A United Nations resolution demands the withdrawal of North Korean forces from South Korea
Authorized after MacArthur reports on the hopelessness of the South Korean situation
Agrees to MacArthurs request & orders US forces into Korea
UN troops arrive in Pusan
Orders the United Nations pilots not to fly over the Chinese or Russian borders
A United Nations force ias forced to retreat by the North Koreans
The United Nations Security Council instructs the US to appoint a Supreme Commander in Korea
The United Nations Security Council instructs the US to appoint a Supreme Commander in Korea
MacArthur is appointed as the Supreme Commander of the United Nations forces in Korea
MacArthur is appointed as the Supreme Commander of the United Nations forces in Korea
Appointed Commander in Chief, United Nations forces in the Korean War
Appointed Commander in Chief, United Nations forces in the Korean War
Appointed Commander in Chief, United Nations forces in the Korean War
Appointed Commander in Chief, United Nations forces in the Korean War
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
Pledges a "superhuman effort" to pour in men & guns to drive out the North Koreans
US troops land at Pohang-Dong but are pushed back after having formed a defensive line
The US retakes Yechon
The North Koreans capture Yongdok, only 1/4 of South Korea is under United Nations control
Appointed Commander of the 24th US Infantry Division
Signs military aid legislation. Signs legislation granting $15 million in military aid to the French war in Indochina
Signs military aid legislation
Over the next 4 yrs the US will spend $3 billion to finance the French in Indochina
Over the next 4 yrs the US will spend $3 billion to finance the French in Indochina
The North Koreans break across the River Naktong but are driven back again 12 days later
The phrase "rock and roll" is heard on Louis Jordan and His Tympany Fives version of "Tamburitza Boogie", recorded in New York City
From his Tkyo HQ MacArthur poposes plans for the US capture of Inchon
The JCS gives its approval for the Inchon landings
Put ashore near Inchon to gain information about the harbour prior to the US landings
The Inchon landing force sets out from Japan to invade Korea, 260 ships & 70,000 men
The Act authorises priorities, allocations and financial support for national-defence production.
Appointed Secretary of State for Defence
MacArthur boards the Mount McKinley
US destroyers & cruisers shell enemy positions 2 days before the landings
Directs the Inchon landings
Turns on a lighthouse beacon to help guide the X corps to their beacheads
The US forces launch a surprise landing at Inchon 150 miles north of the Pusan perimeter
US forces capture Inchon
Lands a United Nations force behind the lines to cut North Korean supply lines, only 20 marines die
The 5th Marines capture Kimbo Airport, South Koreas largest airport
The US reaches the Han River near Seoul
North Korean units begin withdrawing to the nth
The 1st Marine Division & the 7th Infantry Division surround Seoul
Appointed Commander in Chief
Appointed Commander in Chief
President Truman authorizes General MacArthr to operate north of the 38th Parallel
North Korean forces around the Pusan perimeter retreat. Communist supply lines are broken
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
MacArthur is authorized by the Pentagon to cross the 38th Parallel
President Truman authorizes General MacArthr to operate north of the 38th Parallel
President Truman authorizes General MacArthr to operate north of the 38th Parallel
The 2 week struggle to take Seoul ends, 130,000 north Koreans had been captured
Launches Operation Chromite to achieve victory in South Korea before the winter
1 October-24 November, the North Koreans are driven North as far as the Yalu River
MacArthur asks the north Korean Commander in Chief to surrender, he refuses
South Korean & United Nations troops move North across the 38th parallel into North Korea
US forces cross the North Korean border
South Korean & United Nations troops move North across the 38th parallel into North Korea
The ROK 3rd Division captures the North Korean port of Wonsan
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
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
16-26 October, the United Nations forces at Inchon are moved to the east coast as far as Wonsan
Pyongyang is captured by the ROK & US 187th Regimental Combat Team. Captures Pyongyang for the UN
The ROK 26th Division encounter strong Chinese resistance at Sudong
US Marines secure the port of Wonsan
The ROK reach the Yalu River & discover a Chinese force ready to invade South Korea
Chinese troops overwhelm the 6th ROK Infantry Division
Reports the massing of Chinese troops in North Korea
The Republicans gain thirty seats in the House of Representitives
Flies to North Korea to supervise the drive to the River Yalu
5-15 December, the Chinese invade Korea & force the X Corps to evacuate
Marshall Aid to Britain ceases
Marshall Aid to Britain ceases
A state of emergency is proclaimed in the USA after the reversals of the United Nations in Korea
Death of Walton Walker, killed in a jeep accident
X Corps is evacuated from Hungnam
Appointed Commander of ground forces in Korea, replacement for Walton Walker
Plans to defend Seoul from a communist invasion
The USA resumes diplomatic relations with Spain
Evacuates Seoul & establishes a defense line at the Han River
Writer-director of the Oscar-winning All About Eve
At the Senate Foreign Relations Committee suppoprts French aid in Indochina
President Truman appoints Gordon Dean as the second Chairman of the AEC
President Truman appoints Gordon Dean as the second Chairman of the AEC
Joins CBS News in its young and growing television division
Establishes regular relationships among the four DNA bases.
Appointed Chief of Station in Mexico City
Congress passes the McCarran-Nixon act for registration of Communist organisations
Congress approves the appropriation of military aid for projects against Communism
Alpher refines predictions for the relic radiation temperature expected from a hot early universe
Herman refines the predicted relic radiation temperature and keeps the observational test in view
Heston earned recognition for his appearance in his first professional movie, Dark City, a 1950 film noir
A debut at La Scala in Aida
Appointed Director of the CIA
Provides crucial evidence later used to determine DNA structure.
Bans US trade with the Peoples Republic of China
BA Degree Summa Cum Laude at Harvard College
At the Senate Foreign Relations Committee suppoprts French aid in Indochina
Appointed General of the Army
Appointed Governor of New York State, 3rd term
Presents and revises his mature attempts to construct a unified classical field theory.
At the International Trade Mart, Shaw helped expand commercial relationships between New Orleans and Latin American companies.
Congress passes the McCarran-Nixon act for registration of Communist organisations
Completes the Lever Building in New York
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
Congress passes the McCarran-Nixon act for registration of Communist organisations
Publishes a collection of essays on science, society, philosophy and public affairs.
Guam achieves full US citizenship & self-Government
At the Senate Foreign Relations Committee suppoprts French aid in Indochina
Appointed Assistant Secretary of State, concerned with the Far East
At the Senate Foreign Relations Committee suppoprts French aid in Indochina
Publication of "The Coming Defeat of Communism"
The United States & Britain refer to Ho Chi Minhs Government as a "puppet" of Russia. Bans US trade with the Peoples Republic of China
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