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Major Events of November 1950: Key Historical Moments from the Month

Each month is marked by defining moments that shape the course of history. Whether through political shifts, cultural movements, or world-changing events, these periods leave a lasting impression. Dive into the most important events from November 1950 and discover how they influenced the world both then and now.

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Major Events of November 1950: Key Historical Moments from the Month

  • 01 Nov 1950 Puerto Rican Nationalist Assassination Attempt on President Truman: On November 1, 1950, two Puerto Rican nationalists, Griselio Torresola and Oscar Collazo, launched a violent attempt to assassinate US President Harry S. Truman at Blair House in Washington, D.C. The attack was part of a broader Puerto Rican independence movement seeking to challenge US control over the island. During the incident, a gunfight erupted between the assassins and White House police, resulting in casualties and highlighting the intense political tensions of the era.
  • 02 Nov 1950 Death of George Bernard Shaw: Renowned Irish playwright and literary figure George Bernard Shaw, who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1925, passed away on this date. Shaw was a prolific writer known for his sharp wit, social commentary, and influential works like 'Pygmalion' and 'Saint Joan'.
  • 03 Nov 1950 Attempted Assassination of President Truman: Puerto Rican Nationalists Griselio Torresola and Oscar Collazo attempted to assassinate President Harry S. Truman at Blair House in Washington, D.C. The failed assassination attempt resulted in the heroic death of White House police officer Leslie Coffelt, who defended the president. Collazo was wounded during the incident.
  • 04 Nov 1950 1950 United States Presidential Election: The United States presidential election was held, with Republican candidate Dwight D. Eisenhower defeating Democratic incumbent Harry S. Truman. This election marked a significant political transition in post-World War II America, with Eisenhower, a celebrated war hero, winning a decisive victory.
  • 05 Nov 1950 Battle of Pakchon during Korean War: British and Australian forces from the 27th British Commonwealth Brigade successfully halted the advancing Chinese 117th Division during the Battle of Pakchon, marking a strategic defensive action in the Korean War.
  • 06 Nov 1950 Secret Meeting on Nuclear Weapons in Korean War: Paul Nitze, Director of Policy Planning at the U.S. State Department, held a confidential meeting with U.S. Army Logistics Staff to explore the potential use of nuclear weapons in the ongoing Korean War.
  • 07 Nov 1950 Secret Meeting on Nuclear Weapons in Korean War: Paul Nitze, Director of Policy Planning for the U.S. State Department, held a confidential meeting with U.S. Army Logistics Staff to explore the potential deployment of nuclear weapons during the Korean War.
  • 08 Nov 1950 Chinese Intervention in Korean War: Chinese military forces launch a significant offensive into North Korea, successfully pushing United Nations troops approximately halfway down the Korean peninsula, dramatically altering the war's strategic landscape.
  • 09 Nov 1950 Attempted Assassination of President Harry S. Truman: Two Puerto Rican nationalists, Griselio Torresola and Oscar Collazo, attempted to assassinate U.S. President Harry S. Truman at Blair House in Washington, D.C. The failed assassination attempt was motivated by the Puerto Rican independence movement and highlighted the political tensions of the era.
  • 10 Nov 1950 U.S. Air Force Nuclear Incident Over Quebec: A U.S. Air Force B-50 Superfortress bomber experienced an in-flight emergency and was forced to jettison a Mark 4 nuclear weapon over Quebec, Canada. Notably, the nuclear device did not contain a plutonium core, minimizing potential catastrophic risks.
  • 11 Nov 1950 Chinese Offensive in Korean War: Communist Chinese Forces (CCF) launch offensive operations north of Unsan, engaging in significant combat with Republic of Korea (ROK) forces. This marks a critical moment in the Korean War, with the first Chinese soldier being captured, signaling China's direct military intervention in the conflict.
  • 12 Nov 1950 Battle of Unsan Concludes: The Battle of Unsan, a significant engagement during the Korean War, ended with a decisive victory for Chinese forces. This battle marked an important turning point in the early stages of the conflict, demonstrating the strategic capabilities of Chinese military forces.
  • 13 Nov 1950 Assassination of Venezuelan President Carlos Delgado Chalbaud: General Carlos Delgado Chalbaud, the President of Venezuela, was assassinated in Caracas by rebels led by Rafael Simón Urbina. This political murder occurred during a tumultuous period in Venezuelan political history, highlighting the instability of the nation's governance in the mid-20th century.
  • 14 Nov 1950 Attempted Assassination of President Truman: In a dramatic political incident, two Puerto Rican nationalists, Griselio Torresola and Oscar Collazo, launched a brazen assassination attempt against U.S. President Harry S. Truman at the Blair House in Washington, D.C. The failed attack highlighted the intense political tensions surrounding Puerto Rico's relationship with the United States during the mid-20th century.
  • 15 Nov 1950 UN 'Uniting for Peace' Resolution: The United Nations General Assembly adopted the groundbreaking 'Uniting for Peace' resolution, also known as the 'Acheson Plan', with a decisive vote of 52 in favor, 5 against, and 2 abstentions. This resolution significantly enhanced the UN's ability to respond to international conflicts during the Cold War era.
  • 16 Nov 1950 Truman Declares Communist Threat Emergency: President Harry Truman formally proclaims a national emergency in response to the escalating communist threat, reflecting the intense geopolitical tensions of the early Cold War era.
  • 17 Nov 1950 Enthronement of the 14th Dalai Lama: Tenzin Gyatso was officially enthroned as Tibet's head of state at the remarkably young age of fifteen, marking a significant moment in Tibetan history. As the spiritual and political leader of Tibet, he assumed his responsibilities during a tumultuous period of geopolitical tension, just as China was preparing to assert control over the region.
  • 18 Nov 1950 Attempted Assassination of President Truman: Two Puerto Rican nationalists, Griselio Torresola and Oscar Collazo, attempted to assassinate President Harry S. Truman at Blair House in Washington, D.C. Torresola was fatally wounded during the attack, while Collazo was wounded and subsequently sentenced to life imprisonment. This dramatic incident highlighted the political tensions and radical nationalist sentiments of the era.
  • 19 Nov 1950 Eisenhower Appointed NATO Supreme Commander: On November 19, 1950, General Dwight D. Eisenhower was appointed as the Supreme Commander of NATO's European forces, a pivotal role in the early years of the Cold War. This appointment recognized Eisenhower's exceptional military leadership during World War II and his strategic importance in coordinating Western military defense against potential Soviet expansion.
  • 20 Nov 1950 Attempted Assassination of President Truman: Puerto Rican nationalists Griselio Torresola and Oscar Collazo attempt to assassinate U.S. President Harry S. Truman at Blair House in Washington, D.C. Torresola is killed during the attack, while Collazo is wounded and subsequently sentenced to life imprisonment, highlighting the political tensions of the era.
  • 21 Nov 1950 US 7th Infantry Division Reaches Yalu River: On November 21, 1950, troops of the United States Army's 7th Infantry Division, part of the X Corps, became the first American military unit to reach the Yalu River during the Korean War. This strategic advance marked a significant moment in the conflict, bringing American forces close to the border with China.
  • 22 Nov 1950 Richmond Hills Train Crash: A tragic train accident in Richmond Hills, New York, resulted in the loss of 79 lives, marking a significant transportation disaster of the era.
  • 23 Nov 1950 China's Official Entry into the Korean War: On November 23, 1950, General Douglas MacArthur officially informed the United Nations of China's direct military intervention in the Korean War. The confirmation came after the capture of prisoners from seven distinct Chinese army divisions, marking a pivotal escalation of the conflict. This unexpected entry by the People's Republic of China would dramatically alter the war's dynamics, transforming it from a localized conflict into a complex international confrontation with significant Cold War implications.
  • 24 Nov 1950 Truman Assassination Attempt: Two Puerto Rican nationalists, Griselio Torresola and Oscar Collazo, attempt to assassinate President Harry S. Truman at the Blair House in Washington, D.C., in a dramatic political incident.
  • 25 Nov 1950 China Enters Korean War: The People's Republic of China dramatically escalates the Korean War by sending thousands of troops across the Yalu River border to engage United Nations forces, marking a significant turning point in the conflict.
  • 26 Nov 1950 Chinese Communist Forces Launch Major Korean War Counterattack: On November 26, 1950, Communist Chinese troops launched a massive counteroffensive against United Nations and South Korean forces, marking a critical turning point in the Korean War. The counterattack focused on two significant battles: the Battle of the Ch'ongch'on River and the Battle of Chosin Reservoir, which dramatically altered the conflict's trajectory.
  • 27 Nov 1950 Assassination Attempt on President Truman: Two Puerto Rican nationalists, Griselio Torresola and Oscar Collazo, attempted to assassinate U.S. President Harry S. Truman at Blair House in Washington, D.C. During the violent confrontation, Torresola was killed in the attempt, while Collazo was wounded and subsequently sentenced to life imprisonment. This dramatic event highlighted the political tensions and nationalist sentiments of the era.
  • 28 Nov 1950 Attempted Assassination of President Truman: On November 28, 1950, two Puerto Rican nationalists, Griselio Torresola and Oscar Collazo, launched a violent attack attempting to assassinate U.S. President Harry S. Truman at Blair House in Washington, D.C. During the dramatic confrontation, Torresola was fatally shot, while Collazo was wounded and subsequently sentenced to life imprisonment. The incident highlighted the intense political tensions surrounding Puerto Rico's relationship with the United States during the mid-20th century.
  • 29 Nov 1950 Assassination Attempt on President Truman: Puerto Rican nationalists Griselio Torresola and Oscar Collazo attempted to assassinate President Harry S. Truman at Blair House in Washington, DC. The attempt was thwarted when White House police officer Leslie Coffelt killed Torresola. Collazo was wounded and subsequently sentenced to life imprisonment.
  • 30 Nov 1950 Truman's Press Conference on Korean Crisis: President Harry S. Truman held a critical press conference addressing the ongoing Korean War crisis, discussing the Chinese Communist offensive, potential atomic weapon deployment, and the urgent need to increase US military funding and capabilities.