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)
(Saturday, March 18, 1950) — “Music! Music! Music!” by Teresa Brewer with The Dixieland All Stars peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for four consecutive weeks (Mar. 18/25, Apr. 1/8, 1950). Continue reading ‘Music! Music! Music!’ by Teresa Brewer peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 18 1950)
Video: 'Ten From Your Show of Shows' (7 videos)
(Saturday, February 25, 1950, 8:00-10:30 p.m EST) — Your Show of Shows, a live 90-minute variety show featuring Sid Caesar and Imogene Coca, debuted tonight on NBC-TV, initially titled Continue reading ‘Your Show of Shows’ variety series debuts on NBC-TV 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 25 1950)
(Saturday, February 18, 1950) — “Chattanoogie Shoe Shine Boy” by Red Foley peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for four consecutive weeks (Feb. 18/25, Mar. 4/11, 1950). Continue reading ‘Chattanoogie Shoe Shine Boy’ by Red Foley peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 18 1950)
(Saturday, February 11, 1950) — “Rag Mop” by Ames Brothers peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Rag Mop’ by Ames Brothers peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 11 1950)
(Lincoln Day, Thursday, February 9, 1950, evening EST; during the Second Red Scare and the Cold War) — U.S. Sen. Joseph McCarthy brandished a piece of paper tonight during a Lincoln Day dinner speech to the Ohio County Republican Women’s Club at the McClure Hotel in Wheeling, West Virginia, which he claimed contained a list of known communists working for the State Department. Continue reading Senator Joe McCarthy charges U.S. State Department infested with communists 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 9 1950)
Video: 'Alger Hiss case 1948-1950' (Jan. 21, 1950, at 2:39)
(Saturday, January 21, 1950, 2:50 p.m. EST; during the Second Red Scare and the Cold War) — Former U.S. State Department official and accused communist spy Alger Hiss was found guilty today on two counts of perjury by a federal jury in New York, based primarily on the testimony of former communist and Time magazine editor Whittaker Chambers. Continue reading Accused spy Alger Hiss convicted of perjury 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 21 1950)
