October 9, 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 9, 1950
NY Times Headlines — Week of October 9, 1950
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'
U.N. Armies Break North Koreans' Line In 3 Sectors And Drive For Pyongyang; President Will Stress Rehabilitation; Big Advance Made (British And Australians Join In Push For Key Town Of Kumchon Defense Triangle Broken South Koreans Take Three Key Towns In 15-Mile Gain-- Resistance Is Spotty Enemy'S Flank Threatened British Brigade Crosses Line U.N. Armies Break Korean Reds' Line Defense In Center Weak
Truman Affirms World Peace Aim; President Truman In Hawaii
World Events — October 1950
Time Person of the Year — 1950
On the radio
Billboard Charts — October 9, 1950
On the bookshelf
On the television
Nielsen Top 10 — 1950–51 Season
At the movies
Box Office & Oscar Winners — October 9, 1950
On the field
Sports Champions — October 9, 1950
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