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March 9, 1950

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Headlines from March 9, 1950

DEFENSE ADEQUATE TO MEET AN ATTACK, BRADLEY DECLARES; Head of Joint Chiefs Says U.S. Builds to Prevent Disaster and Retaliate Vigorously ULTIMATE VICTORY IS SURE General Stresses Mobilization Potential, Ties With Friendly Nations, to Insure Security Plea for Clear Thinking U.S. Defenses Adequate to Meet Attack, Win Victory, Bradley Says Importance of Western Europe

By Bess Furman Special To the New York Times

Gen Bradley says defenses are adequate to meet attack and assure ultimate victory, s, Washington

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Notable Births

Doug Ault

1950Doug Ault, American baseball player and manager (died 2004)[†]

Douglas Reagan Ault was an American professional baseball first baseman and designated hitter who played for the Texas Rangers (1976) and Toronto Blue Jays. He is best known for hitting the first two home runs in Blue Jays history, in the team's first Major League Baseball (MLB) game on April 7, 1977, a 9–5 Toronto win against the Chicago White Sox.

1950Andy North, American golfer[†]

Andrew Stewart North is an American professional golfer who had three wins on the PGA Tour, including the U.S. Open twice. Since 1992, he has served as a golf analyst for ESPN.

1950Howard Shelley, English pianist and conductor[†]

Howard Gordon Shelley is a British pianist and conductor. He was educated at Highgate School and the Royal College of Music. He was married to fellow pianist Hilary Macnamara with whom he performed and recorded in a two-piano partnership until her death in 2021.

Historical Context for March 9, 1950

In 1950, the world population was approximately 2,499,322,157 people[†]