Cold War: Czechoslovakia Sentences Journalist William N. Oatis for Espionage, July 4, 1951
Date: July 4, 1951
Date: July 4, 1951
With the rollout of the North American Numbering Plan, direct-dial coast-to-coast telephone service begins in the United States. Date: November 10, 1951 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on November 10 π Events on this day in 1951 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1951Mount Lamington Eruption Kills 2,942 in Papua…
The Broker, a Pennsylvania Railroad passenger train derails near Woodbridge Township, New Jersey. The accident kills 85 people and injures over 500 more. The wreck is one of the worst rail disasters in American history. Date: February 6, 1951 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on February 6 π Events on this day…
Washington State Ferries, the largest ferry system in the United States, begins operation under state ownership after a buyout of the Puget Sound Navigation Company. Date: June 1, 1951 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on June 1 π Events on this day in 1951 π On This Day (Today) More events from…
The first Pan American Games are officially opened in Buenos Aires by Argentine President Juan PerΓ³n. Date: February 25, 1951 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on February 25 π Events on this day in 1951 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1951Cold War: William N. Oatis Arrested for Espionage in…
Julius and Ethel Rosenberg are convicted of conspiracy to commit espionage. Date: March 29, 1951 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on March 29 π Events on this day in 1951 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1951Truman Relieves MacArthur of Command in Korea and Japan, April 11, 1951UN Security Council…
Korean War: Chinese and North Korean forces capture Seoul for the second time. Date: January 4, 1951 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on January 4 π Events on this day in 1951 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1951Geochang Massacre Begins, Korean War, February 9, 1951UN Security Council Resolution 90…