Video: 'Korean War - PART 7, The First Weeks (June, July 1950) 6.25' (MacArthur named at 6:22)
(Saturday, July 8, 1950, 8:10 a.m. EDT; during the Korean War, part of the Cold War) — President Harry S. Truman today named Gen. Douglas MacArthur as commander of all United Nations military forces fighting in defense of the Republic of Korea. Continue reading Truman names MacArthur to head U.N. force in Korea 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 8 1950)
Video: 'Korean War - PART 6, The First Weeks (June, July 1950) 6.25' (Battle of Osan at 9:30)
(Wednesday, July 5, 1950, 8:16 a.m. KDT; during the Korean War, part of the Cold War) — U.S. Marines and North Korean troops engaged in combat for the first time this morning at the Battle of Osan, 20 miles south of Seoul. Continue reading Battle of Osan: First Americans killed in Korean War 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 5 1950)
Video: 'Korean War - PART 6, The First Weeks (June, July 1950) 6.25' (American ground troops sent to South Korea at 7:00)
(Saturday, July 1, 1950, 11:00 a.m. KDT; during the Korean War, part of the Cold War) — The first United States ground troops flew in to South Korea today in an attempt to stem a Communist armored drive threatening to overrun all resistance before the refugee capital of Taejon.
Two companies of the U.S. Army First Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division departed early this morning from the U.S. base in Japan at Kyushu under the name “Task Force Smith,” arriving near Pusan.
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23 American soldiers became the first to die in the Korean War when their C-54 transport plane crashed into a 2,000 foot high hill, forty miles northwest of Pusan, upon arrival from Japan.
U.S. Marines and North Korean troops would engage in combat for the first time on July 5, 1950, at the Battle of Osan, 20 miles south of Seoul.
In the meantime, the 8055th MASH became the first Mobile Army Surgical Hospital to be activated in South Korea today. On July 6, 1950, its physicians, nurses and support staff would be sent from Sasebo to Pusan, initially to be set up at Taejon.
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It was followed by the 8063rd MASH (often referenced in the television show M*A*S*H, which featured the fictional 4077th MASH unit, loosely based on the 8055th), which was activated July 17 and sent on July 18 to Pohang to support the U.S. 1st Cavalry, and the 8076th M.A.S.H. (activated July 19, and sent to Taejon on July 25, 1950).
Video: 'Korean War - PART 5, Beginning of the Attack (June 1950) 6.25' (Hangang Bridge bombing at 6:46/7:30; North Korea's capture of Seoul at 9:24)
(Wednesday, June 28, 1950, 2:30 a.m. KDT; during the Korean War, part of the Cold War) — 800 refugees who were fleeing across the Hangang Bridge, which crossed in Seoul, South, Korea, were killed this morning when the South Korean Army bombed the bridge to delay the rapid North Korean advance towards the city. Continue reading 800 fleeing refugees killed when South Korean Army bombs Hangang Bridge in Seoul 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 28 1950)
Video: '27th June 1950: President Truman sends US navy and air force to Korea'
(Tuesday, June 27, 1950, 8:00 a.m. EDT; during the Korean War, part of the Cold War) — U.S. President Harry S. Truman announced today that he is ordering U.S. air and naval forces to assist South Korean forces in their resistance of Sunday’s North Korean invasion. Continue reading Truman orders U.S. air, naval units to fight in aid of Korea 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 27 1950)
Video: 'Korean War - PART 5, Beginning of the Attack (June 1950) 6.25' (United Nations at 4:15/4:35/5:40)
(Sunday, June 25, 1950, shortly before 6:00 p.m. EDT; during the Korean War, part of the Cold War) — In response to the North Korean invasion, United Nations Security Council Resolution 82 was approved this afternoon, calling for “an immediate cessation of hostilities” and for “North Korea to withdraw forthwith their armed forces to the 38th parallel.” Continue reading U.N. calls for cease fire in Korea, demands North withdraw troops 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 25 1950)
Video: 'Korean War Begins - 1950 | Today In History | 25 June 17'
(Sunday, June 25, 1950, 4:00 a.m. KDT; during the Korean War, part of the Cold War) — The Korean War began this morning as South Korean army bases near the border with North Korea, at Yeoncheon, came under fire without warning. Continue reading Korean War begins as communist North Korea invades South Korea 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 25 1950)
Video: 'Korean War - PART 4, Beginning of "The War" (1949-1950) 6.25 ??' (Foster arrives at 6:07)
(Saturday, June 17, 1950; during the Cold War) — John Foster Dulles arrived in Seoul today on a State Department mission regarding U. S. relations with the Republic of Korea. Continue reading John Foster Dulles arrives in South Korea 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 17 1950)
(Saturday, April 29, 1950) — “The Third Man Theme” by Anton Karas peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for 11 consecutive weeks (Apr. 29, May 6/13/20/27, June 3/10/17/24, July 1/8, 1950). Continue reading ‘The Third Man Theme’ by Anton Karas peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 29 1950)
(Saturday, April 15, 1950) — “If I Knew You Were Comin’ I’d’ve Baked a Cake” by Eileen Barton with the New Yorkers peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for two consecutive weeks (Apr. 15/22, 1950). Continue reading ‘If I Knew You Were Comin’ I’d’ve Baked a Cake’ by Eileen Barton peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 15 1950)
