What Happened in Dec 1950

Edward R. Murrow Begins Recording 'Hear It Now'

Hear It Now, an American radio program on CBS, began in December 1950, ending in June 1951. It was hosted by Edward R. Murrow and produced by... Read more

"Los Olvidados" Is Released

Los Olvidados (The Forgotten Ones) is a 1950 Mexican film directed by Spanish-Mexican filmaker Luis Buñuel. Óscar Dancigers, the producer, asked... Read more

Ralph Bunche Becomes First African American to Win Nobel Peace Prize

In 1950 the Norwegian Nobel Committee awarded the Nobel Peace Prize to the first non-white person, the African-American and United Nations (UN)... Read more

Ralph Bunche is Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize

Ralph Johnson Bunche (August 7, 1903 – December 9, 1971) was an American political scientist and diplomat who received the 1950 Nobel Peace Prize... Read more

Vic Janowicz Wins Heisman Trophy

Invaluable as a defensive player, he was the key factor in the Buckeyes' success in 1950. He was the third junior to win the Heisman Trophy. The... Read more

"Born Yesterday" Is Released

Born Yesterday is a 1950 film based on the play of the same name by Garson Kanin and directed by George Cukor. The screenplay was written by Albert... Read more