Chinese Civil War: Communists Capture Tianjin from Nationalists, January 15, 1949
Date: January 15, 1949
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Date: January 15, 1949
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Indonesian National Revolution: The Netherlands officially recognizes Indonesian independence. End of the Dutch East Indies. Date: December 27, 1949 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on December 27 π Events on this day in 1949 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1949East Germany Formed as Communist German Democratic Republic, October 7,…
An amendment to the National Security Act of 1947 enhances the authority of the United States Secretary of Defense over the Army, Navy and Air Force, and replaces the National Military Establishment with the Department of Defense. Date: August 10, 1949 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on August 10 π Events on…
The Hale Telescope at Palomar Observatory sees first light under the direction of Edwin Hubble, becoming the largest aperture optical telescope (until BTA-6 is built in 1976). Date: January 26, 1949 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on January 26 π Events on this day in 1949 π On This Day (Today) More…
The Hukbalahap are accused of assassinating former First Lady of the Philippines Aurora Quezon, while she is en route to dedicate a hospital in memory of her late husband; her daughter and ten others are also killed. Date: April 28, 1949 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on April 28 π Events on…
Chinese Civil War: The Communist forces take over Tianjin from the Nationalist government. Date: January 15, 1949 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on January 15 π Events on this day in 1949 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1949Soviet Union Lifts Berlin Blockade, Cold War Ends May 12, 1949Canada Repeals…
The Government of Canada repeals Japanese-Canadian internment after seven years. Date: April 1, 1949 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on April 1 π Events on this day in 1949 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1949First Emmy Awards Presented in the United States, Hollywood Athletic Club – January 25, 1949Luis…