Historical Events
- Baseball owners vote 9-7 not to renew Commissioner Chandler's contract
Nobel Prize
British Physicist Cecil Frank Powell awarded Nobel Prize in Physics for his study of nuclear processes and the discovery of the pion
Music Premiere
Paul Hindemith's Concerto for Clarinet premieres with Philadelphia Orchestra conducted by Eugene Ormandy, and Benny Goodman as soloist, at the Academy of Music
1950 History
Famous Birthdays
- Christine Onassis [Andreadis], American-born Greek heiress (Aristotle's daughter), born in NYC, New York
Famous Deaths
- Leslie Comrie, New Zealand astronomer and computing pioneer, dies at 57
About December 11, 1950
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 72 years, 5 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Sagittarius
