October 5, 1950
That fall of 1950, gas ran $0.27 a gallon and Truman was in the White House — and Allied troops had just recaptured Seoul from North Korean forces, three months after the invasion began. On the radio, "Goodnight Irene" by Gordon Jenkins and The Weavers was the song everyone knew, while "All About Eve" was drawing crowds at movie theaters across the country. The New York Yankees won the World Series that October, defeating the Philadelphia Phillies in four straight games, and the FCC issued its first license to broadcast television in color, awarding it to CBS.
On the cover
Magazine Covers — October 5, 1950
NY Times Headlines — Week of October 5, 1950
Wonsan Bolstered; Reds Send New Troops To Pyongyang Also As U.N. Forces Gain 3d Division In Theatre New U.S. Unit Available If Allies Act To Include Non-Koreans In Drive Across Parallel
President Orders Draft Registering Of Doctors Oct.16; Those Who Got U.S. Financing Or World War Ii Deferment Must Sign Up That Day Age Ceiling Of 50 Is Set Truman Says Military Need For Physicians, Dentists And Veterinarians Is Urgent
French, Vietminh In Savage Battles; Guerrillas Attack Troops For 5 Days In Fiercest Fighting Of Strife In Indo-China
Premier Of North Tells Army To Fight To End Against U.N.; Kim, In Defying Macarthur'S Ultimatum, Warns Communists Of 'Grave Crisis,' But Promises People 'Final Victory'
World Events — October 1950
Time Person of the Year — 1950
On the radio
Billboard Charts — October 5, 1950
On the bookshelf
On the television
Nielsen Top 10 — 1950–51 Season
At the movies
Box Office & Oscar Winners — October 5, 1950
On the field
Sports Champions — October 5, 1950
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