Guam Becomes U.S. Unincorporated Territory Under Guam Organic Act, August 1, 1950
Date: August 1, 1950
Date: August 1, 1950
In the Sverdlovsk air disaster, all 19 of those on board are killed, including almost the entire national ice hockey team (VVS Moscow) of the Soviet Air Force β 11 players, as well as a team doctor and a masseur. Date: January 7, 1950 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on January 7…
The Constitution of India comes into force, forming a republic. Rajendra Prasad is sworn in as the first President of India. Observed as Republic Day in India. Date: January 26, 1950 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on January 26 π Events on this day in 1950 π On This Day (Today) More…
General elections are held in the United Kingdom. Date: February 23, 1950 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on February 23 π Events on this day in 1950 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1950HMS Truculent Collision Kills 64 in Thames Estuary, January 13, 1950Radio Free Europe First Broadcasts July 4,…
Uruguay beats hosts Brazil 2β1 to win the World Cup in a match dubbed as the Maracanazo. Date: July 16, 1950 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on July 16 π Events on this day in 1950 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1950Assam-Tibet-Myanmar Border Mw 8.6 Earthquake Kills 4,800, August…
After a month-long campaign, the majority of North Korea's Air Force was destroyed by anti-communist forces. Date: July 20, 1950 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on July 20 π Events on this day in 1950 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1950India Becomes a Republic; Rajendra Prasad Sworn In, January…
The Stasi, the secret police of East Germany, is established. Date: February 8, 1950 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on February 8 π Events on this day in 1950 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1950Nainital Wedding Massacre Kills 22 Harijans, April 21, 1950Berkeley Researchers Announce Discovery of Californium March…