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In 1950, the world population was approximately 2,499,322,157 people[†]
1950Jörg Haider, Austrian lawyer and politician, Governor of Carinthia (died 2008)[†]
Jörg Haider was an Austrian politician. He was Governor of Carinthia on two occasions, the long-time leader of the Freedom Party of Austria (FPÖ) and later Chairman of the Alliance for the Future of Austria, a breakaway party from the FPÖ.
1950Ivan Hlinka, Czech ice hockey player and coach (died 2004)[†]
Ivan Hlinka was a Czech professional ice hockey player and coach. He is considered to be one of the most important figures in Czech ice hockey history. A big centre, his playing style was comparable to Phil Esposito, often scoring with shots from the slot. He played most of his career with HC Litvínov and spent two seasons in the National Hockey League with the Vancouver Canucks. Internationally, Hlinka played for the Czechoslovakia men's national ice hockey team and was inducted into the IIHF Hall of Fame in 2002. After retiring as a player, he turned to coaching, leading the Czech national team to gold at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano and spending two seasons with the Pittsburgh Penguins. His legacy includes the Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament for national under-18 hockey teams, and the Ivan Hlinka Stadion.
1950Jack Youngblood, American football player[†]
Herbert Jackson Youngblood III is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL) for fourteen seasons during the 1970s and 1980s. He was a five-time consensus All-Pro and a seven-time Pro Bowl selection and was inducted to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Before playing professionally, Youngblood played college football for the University of Florida, and was recognized as an All-American. He is considered among the best players Florida ever produced—a member of the College Football Hall of Fame and one of only six Florida Gators to be named to the Gator Football Ring of Honor.
1950The Constitution of India comes into force, forming a republic. Rajendra Prasad is sworn in as the first President of India. Observed as Republic Day in India.[†]
The Constitution of India is the supreme legal document of India, and the longest written national constitution in the world. The document lays down the framework that demarcates fundamental political code, structure, procedures, powers, and duties of government institutions and sets out fundamental rights, directive principles, and the duties of citizens.
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Mines Bur Dir Boyd admits crisis is imminent; estimates nation has 23-day supply; sees coal indus losing markets permanently to other fuels
O'Dwyer not to attend: Repr Roosevelt to substitute for him
Sen adopts amendment with Sen Hayden rider retaining protective laws; defeat of Kefauver bill noted; Mrs F D Roosevelt comment
NEW DELHI, Jan. 25--The proclamation of the Republic of India and the induction of the first President, Dr. Rajendra Prasad, will be marked by a two-day national holiday.
India becomes a Repub; Pres Prasad, Premier Nehru and 1st Govt sworn in; New Delhi ceremonies; Rajagopalachari retired; 2-day natl holiday proclaimed; territorial readjustments announced; Brit ties completely severed; Indian communities in S Africa mark event
Hiss sentenced to 5 yrs on each of 2 counts, sentences to run concurrently; not fined; Goddard denies defense motions to arrest judgment and for new trial; Hiss statement to ct says Chambers committed forgery by typewriter; Hiss released under $10,000 bail; Cross files notice of appeal
US State Dept issues background material to substantiate Acheson charges
strike; 25 nation-wide plants closed; 89,000 workers idled; chain reaction among suppliers starts; Fed and state conciliators continue peace efforts; co and UAW comment
Repr Powell links Roosevelt FEPC bill role to candidacy
THIS volume, like the others, claims only to be a contribution to the history of the Second World War. The tale is told from the standpoint of the British Prime Minister, with special responsibility as Minister of Defence for military affairs. It would be impossible to describe the struggles of our Allies except as a background. While recognising the impossibility of preserving proportion, I have tried to place our own story in its true setting.