East Germany Formed as Communist German Democratic Republic, October 7, 1949

The People's Liberation Army Air Force is founded. Date: November 11, 1949 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on November 11 📅 Events on this day in 1949 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1949Baltic States Kulak Deportation to Siberia, March 25, 1949Newfoundland Joins Canadian Confederation as 10th Province, March 31,…

Aeroflot Flight 17 crashes on approach to Severny Airport in Novosibirsk, killing 25. Date: May 13, 1949 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 13 📅 Events on this day in 1949 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1949Mildred Gillars Convicted of Treason March 10, 1949BAA and NBL Finalize NBA…

Gerald Lankester Harding and Roland de Vaux begin excavations at Cave 1 of the Qumran Caves, where they will eventually discover the first seven Dead Sea Scrolls. Date: February 15, 1949 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 15 📅 Events on this day in 1949 📅 On This Day (Today) More…

Cold War: Twelve nations sign the North Atlantic Treaty creating the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. Date: April 4, 1949 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 4 📅 Events on this day in 1949 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1949Luis Muñoz Marín Inaugurated as Puerto Rico’s First Elected Governor,…

The first Emmy Awards are presented in the United States; the venue is the Hollywood Athletic Club. Date: January 25, 1949 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 25 📅 Events on this day in 1949 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1949Captain James Gallagher Completes First Non-Stop Around-the-World Flight,…