Historical Events
- Baseball owners vote 9-7 not to renew Commissioner Chandler's contract
Discovery of the Pion Wins Nobel
British Physicist Cecil Frank Powell awarded Nobel Prize in Physics for his study of nuclear processes and the discovery of the pion
Hindemith's Concerto for Clarinet
Paul Hindemith's Concerto for Clarinet premieres with Philadelphia Orchestra conducted by Eugene Ormandy, and Benny Goodman as soloist, at the Academy of Music
Famous Birthdays
- Christine Onassis [Andreadis], American-born Greek heiress (Aristotle's daughter), born in New York City
Famous Deaths
- Leslie Comrie, New Zealand astronomer and computing pioneer, dies at 57
Died in 1950 1950 Highlights
About December 11, 1950
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 73 years, 4 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Sagittarius
