1950
"Nino" Farina becomes the first Formula One Drivers' champion after winning the 1950 Italian Grand Prix.
"Nino" Farina becomes the first Formula One Drivers' champion after winning the 1950 Italian Grand Prix.
1950 in History
59 events found for 1950
1950
Darlington Raceway is the site of the inaugural Southern 500, the first 500-mile NASCAR race.
Darlington Raceway is the site of the inaugural Southern 500, the first 500-mile NASCAR race.
1950
The People's Liberation Army Air Force Airborne Corps (Then known as the PLAAF 1st Ground Forces Brigade) is founded.
The People's Liberation Army Air Force Airborne Corps (Then known as the PLAAF 1st Ground Forces Brigade) is founded.
1950
The Republic of India formally recognised the State of Israel.
The Republic of India formally recognised the State of Israel.
1950
Korean War: U.S. Eighth Army and United Nations forces break out of the Pusan Perimeter in southeast Korea.
Korean War: U.S. Eighth Army and United Nations forces break out of the Pusan Perimeter in southeast Korea.
1950
TV Tupi Difusora, the first television station to broadcast in Brazil, begins transmissions on Channel 3 in São Paulo.
TV Tupi Difusora, the first television station to broadcast in Brazil, begins transmissions on Channel 3 in São Paulo.
1950
Korean War: An attack by North Korean forces was repelled at the Battle of Nam River.
Korean War: An attack by North Korean forces was repelled at the Battle of Nam River.
1950
Korean War: The Battle of Hill 282 is the first US friendly-fire incident on British military personnel since World…
Korean War: The Battle of Hill 282 is the first US friendly-fire incident on British military personnel since World…
1950
The eastern United States is covered by a thick haze from the Chinchaga fire in western Canada.
The eastern United States is covered by a thick haze from the Chinchaga fire in western Canada.
1950
Korean War: United Nations troops recapture Seoul from North Korean forces.
Korean War: United Nations troops recapture Seoul from North Korean forces.
1950
Mother Teresa establishes the Missionaries of Charity.
Mother Teresa establishes the Missionaries of Charity.
1950
The Goyang Geumjeong Cave massacre in Korea begins.
The Goyang Geumjeong Cave massacre in Korea begins.
1950
CBS's field-sequential color system for television is the first to be licensed for broadcast by the U.S. Federal…
CBS's field-sequential color system for television is the first to be licensed for broadcast by the U.S. Federal…
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
Iran becomes the first country to accept technical assistance from the United States under the Point Four Program.
Iran becomes the first country to accept technical assistance from the United States under the Point Four Program.
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…