MiG-17 First Prototype Maiden Flight – February 1, 1950
Date: February 1, 1950
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Date: February 1, 1950
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An Air France Douglas DC-4 crashes near Bahrain International Airport, killing 46 people. Date: June 12, 1950 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on June 12 π Events on this day in 1950 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1950Robert Schuman Presents Schuman Declaration, Beginning of European Union May 9, 1950Uruguay…
Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley announce the creation of element 98, which they name "californium". Date: March 17, 1950 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on March 17 π Events on this day in 1950 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1950TWA Flight 903 Crashes in Egypt, Killing 55,…
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 inaugural Formula One World Championship race takes place at Silverstone Circuit. The race was won by Giuseppe Farina, who would go on to become the inaugural champion that year. Date: May 13, 1950 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on May 13 π Events on this day in 1950 π On This…
Iran becomes the first country to accept technical assistance from the United States under the Point Four Program. Date: October 19, 1950 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on October 19 π Events on this day in 1950 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1950Sverdlovsk Air Disaster Kills VVS Moscow Team,…
Korean War: Communist Chinese troops launch a massive counterattack (Battle of the Ch'ongch'on River and Battle of Chosin Reservoir) against United Nations and South Korean forces. Date: November 26, 1950 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on November 26 π Events on this day in 1950 π On This Day (Today) More events…