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.

Relive the key moments of 1950! From political shifts to cultural breakthroughs, discover the most significant events that shaped the year.

April 1, 1950 - For the first time, the 1950 census counts a population in the United States over 150 million people. The 14% increase since the last census now showed a count of …

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.

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, …

What happened in the year 1950 in history? Famous historical events that shook and changed the world. Discover events in 1950.

May 31, 2025 · 1950 marked a watershed moment in US history, characterized by the escalation of Cold War tensions, significant geopolitical shifts spurred by the Korean War, and the …

Feb 11, 2025 · Let’s explore seventeen pivotal occurrences from the 1950s that left an indelible mark on history. 1. Korean War (1950–1953) The Korean War, spanning from 1950 to 1953, …

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