1950 (MCML) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1950th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 950th year of the 2nd …

What happened and who was famous in 1950? Browse important and historic events, world leaders, famous birthdays and notable deaths from the year 1950.

Sep 25, 2024 · From political shifts and technological advancements to cultural breakthroughs, these events shape the world and influence the future. In this comprehensive overview, we’ll …

Jun 17, 2010 · As a result, communism needed to be “contained”–by diplomacy, by threats or by force. This policy is what drew American forces into the Korean War in July 1950.

Apr 7, 2025 · Here is a summary of the top news stories and history events that happened in 1950: Sam Walton opened the five-and-dime store that was the start of his Walmart empire. …

Sep 6, 2022 · In this article, we will look at 7 historical events that took place in the 1950s, with many of these events still impacting the world today. US soldiers fighting near the Ch’ongch’on …

Aug 13, 2024 · In the U.S., the civil rights movement gained momentum, challenging racial segregation and discrimination. The decade also saw the emergence of youth culture, …

MAJOR EVENTS: North Korea invades South Korea; U.N. President Truman declares state of emergency after Communist China becomes involved in the conflict.

November 24–25 – Great Appalachian Storm of 1950: A phenomenal winter storm ravages the northeastern United States, brings 30 to 50 inches of snow, temperatures below zero, and kills …

Dec 15, 2024 · The 1950s was a transformative decade globally, marked by post-war recovery, the Cold War, cultural shifts, and technological advancements.