1950
Korean War: U
The Korean War was an armed conflict fought on the Korean Peninsula between North Korea and South Korea and their allies. North Korea was supported by China and the Soviet Union, w…
Korean War: U
The 1950s
Explore 2486 historical events from 1950–1959.
1950
Cold War: Radio Free Europe first broadcasts.
The Cold War was a period of international geopolitical rivalry between the United States (US) and the Soviet Union (USSR) and their respective allies, the capitalist Western Bloc …
Cold War: Radio Free Europe first broadcasts.
1950
Korean War: Task Force Smith: American and North Korean forces first clash, in the Battle of Osan.
The Korean War was an armed conflict fought on the Korean Peninsula between North Korea and South Korea and their allies. North Korea was supported by China and the Soviet Union, w…
Korean War: Task Force Smith: American and North Korean forces first clash, in the Battle of Osan.
1950
Pakistan joins the International Monetary Fund and the International Bank.
Pakistan, officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, is a country in South Asia. It is the fifth-most populous country, with a population of over 241.5 million, having the second…
Pakistan joins the International Monetary Fund and the International Bank.
1950
Chaplain–Medic massacre: American POWs are massacred by North Korean Army.
The Chaplain–Medic massacre took place in the Korean War on July 16, 1950, on a mountain above the village of Tuman. South Korean local natives claim that it took place on a mounta…
Chaplain–Medic massacre: American POWs are massacred by North Korean Army.
1950
Lee Tamahori, New Zealand film director (died 2025)
Warren Lee Tamahori was a New Zealand film director.
Lee Tamahori, New Zealand film director (died 2025)
1950
Rowley Leigh, English chef and journalist
Richard Rowland Leigh, known commonly as Rowley Leigh, is a British chef, restaurateur and journalist who lives in Shepherd's Bush, London.
Rowley Leigh, English chef and journalist
1950
Barbara McIlvaine Smith, Sac and Fox Nation Native American politician
Barbara McIlvaine Smith is an American politician. A Democrat, she is a former member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing the 156th district from 2007 to 201…
Barbara McIlvaine Smith, Sac and Fox Nation Native American politician
1950
Rob Hyman, American singer-songwriter and musician
Robert Andrew Hyman is an American singer, songwriter, keyboard and accordion player, producer, and arranger, best known for being a founding member of the rock band the Hooters.
Rob Hyman, American singer-songwriter and musician
1950
Donnell Deeny, Northern Irish lawyer and judge
Sir Donnell Justin Patrick Deeny, KC, SC, styled as the Rt Hon Sir Donnell Deeny, is a mediator and arbitrator (ACIArb) and a former member of the Court of Appeal of Northern Irela…
Donnell Deeny, Northern Irish lawyer and judge
1950
Uruguay beats hosts Brazil 2–1 to win the World Cup in a match dubbed as the Maracanazo.
The Uruguay national football team, nicknamed la Celeste and los Charrúas, have represented Uruguay in international men's football since their first international match in 1902 an…
Uruguay beats hosts Brazil 2–1 to win the World Cup in a match dubbed as the Maracanazo.
1950
Cold War: In Philadelphia, Harry Gold pleads guilty to spying for the Soviet Union by passing secrets from atomic…
The Cold War was a period of international geopolitical rivalry between the United States (US) and the Soviet Union (USSR) and their respective allies, the capitalist Western Bloc …
Cold War: In Philadelphia, Harry Gold pleads guilty to spying for the Soviet Union by passing secrets from atomic…
1950
After a month-long campaign, the majority of North Korea's Air Force was destroyed by anti-communist forces.
The Korean People's Army Air Force is the unified military aviation force of North Korea. It is the second largest branch of the Korean People's Army comprising an estimated 110,00…
After a month-long campaign, the majority of North Korea's Air Force was destroyed by anti-communist forces.
1950
Korean War: After four days, the No Gun Ri Massacre ends when the US Army 7th Cavalry Regiment is withdrawn.
The Korean War was an armed conflict fought on the Korean Peninsula between North Korea and South Korea and their allies. North Korea was supported by China and the Soviet Union, w…
Korean War: After four days, the No Gun Ri Massacre ends when the US Army 7th Cavalry Regiment is withdrawn.
1950
Alexander Lebed, Russian general and politician (died 2002)
Lieutenant General Alexander Ivanovich Lebed was a Soviet and Russian military officer and politician who held senior positions in the Airborne Forces before running for president …
Alexander Lebed, Russian general and politician (died 2002)
1950
Peter Hintze, German politician (died 2016)
Peter Hintze was a German politician of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) who served as a member of the German Bundestag from 1990 until his death in 2016.
Peter Hintze, German politician (died 2016)
1950
Valentyna Kozyr, Ukrainian high jumper
Valentyna Kozyr is a former Soviet athlete who competed mainly in the high jump.
Valentyna Kozyr, Ukrainian high jumper
1950
Junko Ohashi, Japanese singer (died 2023)
Junko Ohashi was a Japanese singer best known for her songs "Silhouette Romance" (1981) and "Tasogare My Love" (1978). She was known for her "overwhelming singing ability" and was…
Junko Ohashi, Japanese singer (died 2023)
1950
Jaime Fresnedi, Filipino politician
Jaime dela Rosa Fresnedi, also known as Jimmy Fresnedi, is a Filipino politician, lawyer, and businessman currently serving as a member of the Philippine House of Representatives r…
Jaime Fresnedi, Filipino politician
1950
David W
Warren David Duclon was an American television writer and producer, known for his work on Silver Spoons, Family Matters, Punky Brewster and the legacy sequel of the same name. Ducl…
David W
1950
Peter Frampton, English singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer
Peter Kenneth Frampton is an English musician who rose to prominence as a member of the rock bands The Herd and Humble Pie. Later in his career, Frampton found significant success …
Peter Frampton, English singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer
1950
Steve Ferrone, English drummer
Stephen Arthur Anthony Ferrone is an English drummer. He was a member of the rock band Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers from 1994 to 2017, replacing original drummer Stan Lynch, and…
Steve Ferrone, English drummer
1950
Willie Colón, American salsa musician and social activist (died 2026)
William Anthony Colón Román was an American salsa musician and social activist. He began his career as a trombonist but also sang, wrote, produced and acted. Colón was a pioneer of…
Willie Colón, American salsa musician and social activist (died 2026)
1950
Jay Leno, American comedian, talk show host, and producer
James Douglas Muir Leno is an American television host, comedian, and writer. After doing stand-up comedy for years, Leno was chosen in 1992 to replace Johnny Carson as the host of…
Jay Leno, American comedian, talk show host, and producer