What happened on November 12, 1951?

Headlines from November 12, 1951

• 🌍 International Pact Signed – 25 nations at The Hague sign a protocol to further study the Uniform Sales Act, aiming to align divergent trading legislation.
• 🇦🇷 Perón Re-Elected – President Perón wins re-election in Argentina, securing a 5-to-1 margin over his radical opponent despite stormy weather affecting turnout.
• 🎶 Dyer-Bennett Recital – Tenor Dyer-Bennett features American and British folk songs at the annual Town Hall concert, showcasing cultural artistry.
• 🏫 Classroom Needs Rise – U.S. expects an increase of 8 million pupils, raising classroom needs to 600,000, highlighting educational infrastructure challenges.
• 🎨 Art Exhibition Opens – An exhibition featuring works by Matisse and a review of American painting opens, celebrating artistic achievements.
• 📈 Copper Center Revival – Bisbee plans a $25 million open-pit mining project, marking a significant revival in copper production.
• ⚽ Soccer Triumph – American soccer team scores a 3-1 victory over Philadelphia Nationals at Croke Park, showcasing sportsmanship.
• 🏛️ Eden Addresses U.N – British Foreign Secretary Eden speaks at the U.N. Assembly, urging reconsideration of arms reduction plans.
• 🏗️ Housing Plans Announced – Plans for low-rent public housing next to Morningside Cooperative are announced, addressing housing shortages.
• 📚 Nurses Training Call – Education group calls for training 60,000 practical nurses to meet national healthcare needs.