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August 27, 1950

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Headlines from August 27, 1950

REDS PUSH 3-PRONGED DRIVE IN EASTERN SECTOR OF KOREA; U.N. FORCES SURRENDER KIGYE; GUARDING A ROAD BLOCK ALONG THE NAKTONG

By Lindesay Parrott Special To the New York Times.u.s. Army

NKs press attack on Allied right flank between Uisong and E Coast; launch 3-pronged attack N of Kigye; mass 5 divs on NE front; launch series of local attacks along central and southern fronts; most repelled; Allied air force operations rept; landings near Inchon seen likely to curb food shipments from rice bowl to N Korea; illus; map

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Notable Births

Charles Fleischer

1950Charles Fleischer, American comedian and actor[†]

Charles Fleischer is an American actor, stand-up comedian, musician, and writer, best known for his recurring role as Carvelli in Welcome Back, Kotter, and for appearing in films such as Who Framed Roger Rabbit, A Nightmare on Elm Street, The Polar Express, Rango, Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers, and We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story. He made a cameo in Back to the Future Part II and also reprised the role of Roger Rabbit in the Roger Rabbit theatrical shorts. After beginning his career on the comedy club circuit, Charles Fleischer's first big break in comedy television came when he made an appearance on Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In.

Neil Murray (British musician)

1950Neil Murray, Scottish bass player and songwriter[†]

Philip Neil Murray is a Scottish musician, best known as the former bassist of Whitesnake, the Brian May Band, Black Sabbath, and Gary Moore.

1950Edmund Weiner, English lexicographer and author[†]

Edmund S. C. Weiner is the former co-editor of the Second Edition of the Oxford English Dictionary (1985–1989) and Deputy Chief Editor of the Oxford English Dictionary (1993–present). He originally joined the OED staff in 1977, becoming the dictionary's chief philologist.

Notable Deaths

Cesare Pavese

1950Cesare Pavese, Italian author, poet, and critic (born 1908)[†]

Cesare Pavese was an Italian novelist, poet, short story writer, translator, literary critic, and essayist. He is often referred to as one of the most influential Italian writers of his time.

Historical Context for August 27, 1950

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