Historical Events
- 1st edition of British comic "Eagle"
- Doorne's Auto factory opens in Netherlands
Famous Birthdays
- Ansje Beentjes, Dutch actress (Blindgangers), born in Alkmaar, Netherlands
- Francis Collins, American scientist who led the Human Genome Project, born in Staunton, Virginia
- Randolph Powell, American actor (Dallas - "Alan"; Logan's Run), born in Iowa City, Iowa
Famous Weddings
Tommy Lasorda
American minor league pitcher and future Dodgers' manager Tommy Lasorda (22) weds Joan Miller in South Carolina
Famous Deaths
- Sri Ramana Maharshi, Indian Hindu philosopher and yogi (Maharshi Research Institute), dies at 80
Died in 1950 1950 Highlights
About April 14, 1950
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 74 years and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Aries
