Facts and Events That Happened in This Year
The 'I Robot' collection of sci-fi short stories by Isaac Asimov was published by Genome Press in the US.
"Storm of the century" hits eastern U.S.
The Big Cat, aka Earl Lloyd, became the first African-American to play in the NBA.
Battle of Chamdo (Qamdo) ends.
The American drama film 'All About Eve,' by Joseph L. Mankiewicz starring Bette Davis, premiered in the US.
Peanuts published for the first time.
Almost 50,000 Jews were transported to Israel, known as Operation Magic Carpet.
For the first time in history, the BBC (British Broadcasting Company) transmitted a two-hour-long live broadcast from Calais, France, to television screens in the UK.
North Korea sent 75,000 soldiers to invade South Korea, which would start the Korean War.
The first Formula One World Championship season kicks off.
Bhumibol Adulyadej was crowned King of Thailand.
Researchers at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory discover Californium, a new radioactive element.
The US celebrated its very first National Book Awards.
Volkswagen's iconic Type 2 Kombi first began production.
Albert Einstein warned against hydrogen bombs on the ''Today with Mrs. Roosevelt" weekly TV show.
U.S. Senator Joseph McCarthy launches his anti-communist campaign.
East Germany established their infamous State Security Service, otherwise known as the Stasi.
India becomes a republic.
Israel proclaims Jerusalem as its capital.
