WHAT ALL HAPPENED MAY TO SEPTEMBER 1950
Find out what all happened May to September 1950

Guam is organized as a United States commonwealth. (1. May 1950)

Indonesia is admitted to the United Nations. (26. September 1950)

The first round of the Formula One World Championship is held at Silverstone. (13. May 1950)

"Nino" Farina becomes the first Formula One Drivers' champion after winning the 1950 Italian Grand Prix. (3. September 1950)

Radio Free Europe first broadcasts. (4. July 1950)

Zionism: the Knesset passes the Law of Return which grants all Jews the right to immigrate to Israel. (5. July 1950)

Korean War: North Korean troops initiate the Battle of Taejon. (14. July 1950)

Chaplain–Medic massacre: American POWs were massacred by North Korean Army. (16. July 1950)

President Harry Truman orders the U.S. Army to seize control of the nation's railroads to avert a strike. (25. August 1950)

A barge containing munitions destined for Pakistan explodes in the harbor at South Amboy, New Jersey, devastating the city. (19. May 1950)

Edith Sampson becomes the first black U.S. delegate to the United Nations. (24. August 1950)

Hill 303 massacre: American POWs are shot to death by the North Korean Army. (17. August 1950)

The Korean War begins with the invasion of South Korea by North Korea. (25. June 1950)

The United States decides to send troops to fight in the Korean War. (27. June 1950)

The first successful ascent of an Eight-thousander; the summit of Annapurna is reached by Maurice Herzog and Louis Lachenal. (3. June 1950)

Korean War: Packed with its own refugees fleeing Seoul and leaving their 5th Division stranded, South Korean forces blow up the Hangang Bridge to in attempt to slow North Korea's offensive. (28. June 1950)

Pakistan joins the International Monetary Fund and the International Bank. (11. July 1950)

Korean War: After four days, the No Gun Ri Massacre ends when the US Army 7th Cavalry Regiment is withdrawn. (29. July 1950)

United Nations troops recapture Seoul from North Korean forces. (26. September 1950)

Cape Canaveral Air Force Station begins operations with the launch of a Bumper rocket. (24. July 1950)