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 millennium, the …

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.

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.

June 25, 1950 - The Korean War begins its three year conflict when troops of North Korea, backed with Soviet weaponry, invade South Korea. This act leads to U.S. involvement when two days later, the …

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, suburban growth, and …

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