In the United States, President Harry Truman requests that $260 million be spent to develop the hydrogen bomb. Foreign Relations Committee rules that Senator Joseph McCarthy's communist allegations were not based in fact. The U. S. Senate General Douglas MacArthur is appointed to head the United Nation forces in Korea. In London, former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill warns of a third world war. Australia, Great Britain and New Zealand decide to send troops to Korea under the U. N. command.
New York takes the World Series in four games straight against Philadelphia. The Browns defeat the Rams 30-28 to win the NFL title. Heavyweight Ezzard Charles defeats Joe Louis in his comeback bid after 15 rounds. This win gains Charles universal recognition as heavyweight champion. A. Louise Brough wins the women's singles title at Wimbledon for the third straight year; Budge Patty wins the men's title. In the NBA, Minneapolis wins over Syracuse with George Mikan as the NBA scoring leader at 27.4 points per game. "Middleground" wins the Kentucky Derby.
Back in 1950, the popular songs of that time were: "All My Love" performed by Patti Page; "Bonaparte's Retreat" performed by Kay Starr; "Mona Lisa" sung by Nat King Cole and Trio; as well as "Rag Mop" by The Ames Brothers. Also topping the musical charts that year were: "Sam´s Song" by Gary and Bing Crosby; "Sentimental Me" by The Ames Brothers; "The Thing" by Phil Harris; and the ever popular "The Third Man Theme" by Anton Karas. "Chattanoogie Shoe Shine boy" by Red Foley. "If I knew You were Comin´ I´d´ve Baked a Cake by Elileen Barton. I Can Dream, Can´t I? by Andrews Sisters. "The Tennessee Waltz" by Patti Page. "Harbor Lights" by Sammy Kaye. "Goodnight, Irene" by Weavers with Gordon Jenkins.
Hopalong Cassidy, Robert Montgomery Presents, The Toast of the Town, Gilette Cavalcade of Sports, Studio One, Your Show of Shows, Big Town, Mama, The Colgate Comedy Hour, Arthur Godfrey´s Talent Scouts, Martin Kane - Private Eye, The Lone Ranger, Fireside Theatre, The Aldrich Family, Lights Out, Man Against Crime, The Ken Murray Show, Armstrong Circle Theatre, Stop the Music, You Bet Your Life, Your Hit Parade, Lux Video Theatre, The Big Story, Kraft Television Theatre, Pabst Blue Ribbon Bouts, The Original Amateur Hour, Arthur Godfrey and His Friends, Philco TV Playhouse, The Speidel Show, Texaco Star Theater, and The Alan Young Show.
Best Movie: "All About Eve" Directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz
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In the United States, President Harry Truman requests that $260 million be spent to develop the hydrogen bomb. Foreign Relations Committee rules that Senator Joseph McCarthy's communist allegations were not based in fact. The U. S. Senate General Douglas MacArthur is appointed to head the United Nation forces in Korea. In London, former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill warns of a third world war. Australia, Great Britain and New Zealand decide to send troops to Korea under the U. N. command.
New York takes the World Series in four games straight against Philadelphia. The Browns defeat the Rams 30-28 to win the NFL title. Heavyweight Ezzard Charles defeats Joe Louis in his comeback bid after 15 rounds. This win gains Charles universal recognition as heavyweight champion. A. Louise Brough wins the women's singles title at Wimbledon for the third straight year; Budge Patty wins the men's title. In the NBA, Minneapolis wins over Syracuse with George Mikan as the NBA scoring leader at 27.4 points per game. "Middleground" wins the Kentucky Derby.
Back in 1950, the popular songs of that time were: "All My Love" performed by Patti Page; "Bonaparte's Retreat" performed by Kay Starr; "Mona Lisa" sung by Nat King Cole and Trio; as well as "Rag Mop" by The Ames Brothers. Also topping the musical charts that year were: "Sam´s Song" by Gary and Bing Crosby; "Sentimental Me" by The Ames Brothers; "The Thing" by Phil Harris; and the ever popular "The Third Man Theme" by Anton Karas. "Chattanoogie Shoe Shine boy" by Red Foley. "If I knew You were Comin´ I´d´ve Baked a Cake by Elileen Barton. I Can Dream, Can´t I? by Andrews Sisters. "The Tennessee Waltz" by Patti Page. "Harbor Lights" by Sammy Kaye. "Goodnight, Irene" by Weavers with Gordon Jenkins.
Hopalong Cassidy, Robert Montgomery Presents, The Toast of the Town, Gilette Cavalcade of Sports, Studio One, Your Show of Shows, Big Town, Mama, The Colgate Comedy Hour, Arthur Godfrey´s Talent Scouts, Martin Kane - Private Eye, The Lone Ranger, Fireside Theatre, The Aldrich Family, Lights Out, Man Against Crime, The Ken Murray Show, Armstrong Circle Theatre, Stop the Music, You Bet Your Life, Your Hit Parade, Lux Video Theatre, The Big Story, Kraft Television Theatre, Pabst Blue Ribbon Bouts, The Original Amateur Hour, Arthur Godfrey and His Friends, Philco TV Playhouse, The Speidel Show, Texaco Star Theater, and The Alan Young Show.
