What happened in March 1950?
The top front-page story of each day in March 1950, as it was reported at the time. Click a date to see that day’s full front page and the matching birthday books.
- Mar 1🔬 Powerful Betatron Demonstrated – A 300 Million Electron Volt Betatron is demonstrated at Illinois University, aiding atomic research.
- Mar 2🏅 Plan to Prevent Injuries – A comprehensive plan is announced to eliminate serious ring injuries in boxing, involving stricter examinations of fighters.
- Mar 3🔬 Study on Birth Pain – Researchers declare that the idea of primitive child-bearing being less painful is a myth, challenging long-held beliefs.
- Mar 4🏛️ U.N. Accepts Donations – Private donations will be used to complete and furnish the United Nations East River headquarters.
- Mar 5🏊 Marshall Breaks Swim Record – Swimmer Marshall sets a new world record in the 440 yards, clocking 4:35.6 during a meet against Princeton.
- Mar 6🏔️ U.S. Skiers Sweep Titles – Devlin leads U.S. skiers to victory, taking first place at Banff with impressive jumps of 211 and 220 feet.
- Mar 7🎨 Child Art Critics Vote – Child art critics rank Van Gogh as the best, followed by Cezanne, in a show featuring 19th-century paintings.
- Mar 8🎭 Ballet Theatre Returns – Ballet Theatre announces its return on April 23, celebrating the 10th anniversary of its debut at the Center Theatre.
- Mar 9🎨 Children's Art Display – Hundreds of paintings by children showcased by Junior Red Cross and Board of Education in a public exhibition.
- Mar 10🎾 Indoor Tennis Stars – Borotra, Talbert, and Patty among top players set for U.S. Indoor Tennis Championships starting March 17.
- Mar 11🌾 Early Spring in Ukraine – Ukraine's early spring boosts winter wheat growth, promising a bountiful food supply as mechanization improves farming.
- Mar 12🌍 New Records Set – Metal plants in the metropolitan area report rising factory numbers, indicating industrial growth and economic optimism.
- Mar 13🏦 Swiss Bank Survey – Swiss Bank outlines challenges Europe faces in accepting integration, emphasizing the need for strong defenses.
- Mar 14🎨 Composers Offer Concert – A concert featuring contemporary music premieres took place, showcasing various composers and performances by Nina Valery.
- Mar 15🕊️ U.N. Kashmir Mediator – The U.N. votes to appoint a mediator for Kashmir, marking a significant diplomatic effort amid ongoing tensions.
- Mar 16📚 Noted Suffragist Dies – Alice Blackwell, daughter of suffragist Lucy Stone, dies at 92. She was an editor and author, contributing significantly to women's rights.
- Mar 17🧪 Healing Fluid Discovered – A deadly strain of Streptococcus yields a healing fluid that helps treat deep-seated infections, marking a significant medical breakthrough.
- Mar 18🍀 St. Patrick's Day March – One million people attended a tribute march for St. Patrick, celebrating Irish culture and heritage on a sunny day.
- Mar 19🌱 Spring Planting Begins – The season for setting out seeds, bulbs, and plants extends through summer and fall, marking the start of spring.
- Mar 20🌍 Ben-Gurion Urges Peace – Israeli Prime Minister Ben-Gurion emphasizes the need for peace with Arab nations, advocating for stability along current frontiers.
- Mar 21🌾 Rain-Making Plan – Director outlines tactics for rain-making test to alleviate water shortages in New York City, using dry ice from planes.
- Mar 22🌍 U.S. Aid for Europe – Senate unit votes $3.3 billion in aid for foreign lands, primarily Europe, with provisions for a payments union.
- Mar 23🏒 Canada Wins Hockey Title – Canada defeats Sweden 3-1 to secure the hockey championship, maintaining an undefeated record.
- Mar 24🏆 Taylor Sets Swim Record – Taylor breaks a 15-year-old record in the NCAA 1,500-meter freestyle with a time of 18:38.3, marking a significant achievement in U.S. swimming.
- Mar 25✈️ Atom Speed-Plane Forecast – Aeronautical engineers predict aircraft capable of circling the world non-stop using atomic power.
- Mar 26🏡 Housing Development Planned – 330-unit housing project to begin in River Edge, with construction starting on April 1 at a site previously owned by actor Richard Dix.
- Mar 27🕊️ Prayer for Peace – Catholics join Pope in a Passion Sunday appeal for global peace, emphasizing the need for a basic world order.
- Mar 28🌍 U.N. Advances Jerusalem Plan – The U.N. Trusteeship Council postpones decision on Jerusalem's governance, granting extensive powers to the governor.
- Mar 29🌍 U.S. and Belgrade Dispute – U.S. and Yugoslavia resolve a long-standing dispute, allowing American citizens born in Yugoslavia to visit without restrictions.
- Mar 30🔬 Atomic Safety Standards – Strict safety standards for atomic plants are outlined to prevent radioactive dangers, addressing public concerns.
- Mar 31🔬 Navy's Undersea Television – Navy's new television technology reaches underwater, aiding aerial reconnaissance after a four-year project.
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