'I thought I saw a UFO-shaped object underwater but it was a lost nuclear bomb'
A diver in British Columbia mistook an underwater object for a UFO, leading to concerns about a lost nuclear bomb from 1950.
German prisoners who built a neighborhood in Goiânia arrived in the capital after an agreement with the English government, study says
A study reveals that around 50 Nazi prisoners came to Goiânia in 1950 to construct a neighborhood, following an agreement between the local government and the English government.
Catalan museums recognize artists born between 1920 and 1950 on the eve of International Women's Day
Catalan museums are honoring female artists born between 1920 and 1950 in a ceremony organized before International Women's Day.
Valued at a Million Goals
The article recounts Uruguay's historic victory over Brazil in the 1950 World Cup final at Maracanã, highlighting Alcides Ghiggia's decisive goal.
PAUL KERES 110 ⟩ Can a production on Keres go from Keres to the Sicilian Defense?
A new production honoring the 110th birthday of Paul Keres, titled 'Paul – a pawn and a king,' will premiere on March 5, focusing on the years 1949-1950.
The soldier who raised the Taegeukgi at the Central Government Building in September 1950 passes away
Lee Sang-woong, a veteran who raised the South Korean flag during the recapture of Seoul in September 1950 amid the Korean War, has passed away at the age of 96.
Prosecutor Urválek consciously participated in the murder of Horáková, investigators concluded
Investigators concluded that communist prosecutor Josef Urválek was knowingly involved in the execution of Milada Horáková and three others sentenced to death in 1950.
Federal Statistical Office: Marriages at an All-Time Low
In 2024, the number of marriages in Germany reached its lowest point since records began in 1950, with 349,200 marriages reported, predominantly between opposite-sex couples.
Never fewer new marriages in Germany
In Germany, the number of new marriages has reached its lowest level since records began in 1950, with only 349,200 marriages registered in 2024 according to official statistics.
"I begged death to free me." He paid dearly for the first ascent of an eight-thousander
On June 3, 1950, Maurice Herzog and Louis Lachenal made history by becoming the first climbers to reach the summit of Annapurna, an achievement that came at a grave cost during their fight for survival against the approaching monsoon.
Pianist Friedrich Gulda: He sometimes came on stage naked
The article explores the unconventional life of pianist Friedrich Gulda, highlighting his 1950 Carnegie Hall debut and his playful disregard for classical norms.
Salamopoiyisi
The article discusses the political landscape in Greece following the ten-party parliamentary elections of March 1950, highlighting the dominance of the Center and the right-wing parties, except for the leading People's Party and the Democratic Party supported by the outlawed Communist Party.