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September 3, 1950

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Headlines from September 3, 1950

Democratic Race Wide Open; Decision Is Expected Tuesday; Choice for Governorship Unlikely Before Leaders Meet on Convention Eve-- Farley Backers Again Active

By James A. Hagerty

Hanley withdraws as candidate; urges Dewey to run; Repub leaders, Fitzpatrick comment; text of Hanley statement and lr to Dewey; Dem nomination wide open; Hollander backed candidates Roosevelt, Ewing, Harrman and Wagner seen ruled out, except possibly Ewing, backed by D P O'Connell; Farley boom seen developing; Liberal party seen favorable to Dist Atty McDonald; Desmond and Lynch still under consideration

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Notable Births

Doug Pinnick

1950Doug Pinnick, American rock singer-songwriter and bass player[†]

Douglas Theodore Pinnick, sometimes stylized as dUg Pinnick or simply dUg, is an American musician best known as the bass guitarist, co-lead vocalist, and songwriter for the hard rock and progressive metal band King's X. He has performed on 15 albums with King's X and recorded four solo albums. Pinnick has also participated in numerous side projects and has multiple guest appearances to his credit. He is recognized for his unique vocals, and heavily distorted bass tone. Pinnick often plays bass with a guitar pick, though he has also been seen using his fingers.

Historical Events

Giuseppe Farina

1950"Nino" Farina becomes the first Formula One Drivers' champion after winning the 1950 Italian Grand Prix.[†]

Emilio Giuseppe "Nino" Farina was an Italian racing driver, who competed in Formula One from 1950 to 1956. Farina won the Formula One World Drivers' Championship in its inaugural 1950 season with Alfa Romeo, and won five Grands Prix across seven seasons.

Historical Context for September 3, 1950

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