1950 in History
29 events found for 1950
1950
Korean War: Task Force Smith: American and North Korean forces first clash, in the Battle of Osan.
Korean War: Task Force Smith: American and North Korean forces first clash, in the Battle of Osan.
1950
The Knesset of Israel passes the Law of Return which grants all Jews the right to immigrate to the Land of Israel.
The Knesset of Israel passes the Law of Return which grants all Jews the right to immigrate to the Land of Israel.
1950
Pakistan joins the International Monetary Fund and the International Bank.
Pakistan joins the International Monetary Fund and the International Bank.
1950
Chaplain–Medic massacre: American POWs are massacred by North Korean Army.
Chaplain–Medic massacre: American POWs are massacred by North Korean Army.
1950
Uruguay beats hosts Brazil 2–1 to win the World Cup in a match dubbed as the Maracanazo.
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…
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.
After a month-long campaign, the majority of North Korea's Air Force was destroyed by anti-communist forces.