What Happened on March 1, 1950

Historical Events

Chiang Kai-shek Resumes Presidency

Chiang Kai-shek resumes the presidency of the Republic of China on Taiwan

Fuchs Sentenced

Klaus Fuchs sentenced in London to 14 years for atomic espionage

  • USSR issues golden roubles

Famous Birthdays

  • Nick Mike-Mayer, American NFL and USFL football placekicker, 1972-88 (Pro Bowl 1973; Atlanta Falcons, Philadelphia Eagles, Buffalo Bills), born in Bologna, Italy
  • Riley Odoms, American football tight end (NFL Pro Bowl 1973–75, 78; First-Team All-Pro 1974, 75; Denver Broncos), born in Luling, Texas

Famous Divorces

Ingrid Bergman

Actress Ingrid Bergman (34) divorces dentist Petter Aron Lindström after 12 years of marriage

Famous Deaths

  • Alfred Korzybski, Polish-American scientist and philosopher, dies at 70
Died in 1950 1950 Highlights

About March 1, 1950

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 74 years, 1 month and 28 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Pisces