1950
Korean War: United Nations troops recapture Seoul from North Korean forces.
Korean War: United Nations troops recapture Seoul from North Korean forces.
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1950
Korean War: The Battle of Pyongyang ends in a United Nations victory. Hours later, the Chinese Army begins crossing…
Korean War: The Battle of Pyongyang ends in a United Nations victory. Hours later, the Chinese Army begins crossing…
1950
Korean War: Heavy fighting begins between British and Australian forces and North Koreans during the Battle of Yongju.
Korean War: Heavy fighting begins between British and Australian forces and North Koreans during the Battle of Yongju.
1950
Annexation of Tibet by the People's Republic of China: The People's Liberation Army ceases all military operations in…
Annexation of Tibet by the People's Republic of China: The People's Liberation Army ceases all military operations in…
1950
Annexation of Tibet by the People's Republic of China: The People's Liberation Army ceases all military operations in…
Annexation of Tibet by the People's Republic of China: The People's Liberation Army ceases all military operations in…
1949
The Republic of Ireland Act comes into force, declaring Éire to be a republic and severing Ireland's "association" with
The Republic of Ireland Act comes into force, declaring Éire to be a republic and severing Ireland's "association" with
1949
Amethyst incident: The People's Liberation Army attacks HMS Amethyst (F116) travelling to the British embassy in Nanjing
Amethyst incident: The People's Liberation Army attacks HMS Amethyst (F116) travelling to the British embassy in Nanjing
1949
Chinese Civil War: Establishment of the People's Liberation Army Navy
Chinese Civil War: Establishment of the People's Liberation Army Navy
1949
EDSAC, the first practical electronic digital stored-program computer, runs its first operation
EDSAC, the first practical electronic digital stored-program computer, runs its first operation
1949
Cold War: The Soviet Union lifts its blockade of Berlin
Cold War: The Soviet Union lifts its blockade of Berlin
1949
Cold War: The Western occupying powers approve the Basic Law and establish a new German state, the Federal Republic of G
Cold War: The Western occupying powers approve the Basic Law and establish a new German state, the Federal Republic of G
1949
Cold War: The Western occupying powers approve the Basic Law and establish a new German state, the Federal Republic of G
Cold War: The Western occupying powers approve the Basic Law and establish a new German state, the Federal Republic of G
1949
Thailand elects Orapin Chaiyakan, the first female member of Thailand's Parliament
Thailand elects Orapin Chaiyakan, the first female member of Thailand's Parliament
1949
The Israel–Syria Mixed Armistice Commission brokers the last of four ceasefire agreements to end the 1948 Arab–Israeli…
The Israel–Syria Mixed Armistice Commission brokers the last of four ceasefire agreements to end the 1948 Arab–Israeli…
1949
The United States Senate ratifies the North Atlantic Treaty.
The United States Senate ratifies the North Atlantic Treaty.
1949
The United States Senate ratifies the North Atlantic Treaty.
The United States Senate ratifies the North Atlantic Treaty.
1949
An amendment to the National Security Act of 1947 enhances the authority of the United States Secretary of Defense…
An amendment to the National Security Act of 1947 enhances the authority of the United States Secretary of Defense…
1949
Matsukawa derailment: Unknown saboteurs cause a passenger train to derail and overturn in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan,…
Matsukawa derailment: Unknown saboteurs cause a passenger train to derail and overturn in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan,…
1949
Hungary adopts the Hungarian Constitution of 1949 and becomes a People's Republic.
Hungary adopts the Hungarian Constitution of 1949 and becomes a People's Republic.