Rodney Crowell is an American musician, known primarily for his work as a singer and songwriter in country music. Crowell has had five number one singles on Hot Country Songs, all from his 1988 album Diamonds & Dirt. He has also written songs and produced for other artists.

1950Alan Keyes, American politician and diplomat, 16th Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs^[†]

Alan Lee Keyes is an American politician, political scientist, and perennial candidate who served as the Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs from 1985 to 1987. A member of the Republican Party, Keyes sought the nomination for President of the United States in 1996, 2000, and 2008.

1950S. Thandayuthapani, Sri Lankan educator and politician^[†]

Singaravelu Thandayuthapani is a Sri Lankan Tamil teacher, civil servant, politician and provincial minister.

Historical Context for August 7, 1950

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

Headlines from August 7, 1950

World News Summarized

BOMB-LADEN B-29 HITS TRAILER CAMP; 17 KILLED, 60 HURT; KILLED IN CRASH 17 KILLED, 60 HURT AS B-29 EXPLODES Craft on a Training Mission Victims of Bomber Crash THE DEAD Aboard Plane

Civil Defense Plan for City Sets Duties for All Agencies; WALLANDER ISSUES CITY DEFENSE PLAN Police Emergency Duties

LIE ISSUES REPORT; He Asks East-West Talks to Bar World War After U.N. Victory in Korea URGES A 'BOLD' ATTEMPT His Accounting of Past Year Says Present Crisis May Bring Lasting Peace Only Words of Hope No Progress on Treaties LIE ISSUES REPORT TO U.N. ASSEMBLY

PRESIDENT WARNED OF 'TOTAL DANGER'; MARINE CASUALTY BEING MOVED FROM FRONT

Notable Births

Historical Context for August 7, 1950