Historical Events
- Canada's first mountain rescue by helicopter of a forestry worker from a Wells Gray Park forestry lookout
Nobel Prize
Nobel peace prize awarded to Ralph Bunche for mediation in Israel - 1st African American winner
- US Air Force Mustangs accidentally bomb British on Hill 282 Korea, 17 killed
Famous Deaths
- Sam Barry, American collegiate basketball, football and baseball coach (University of Southern California, 1929-50), dies of a heart attack at 57
About September 23, 1950
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 72 years, 8 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Libra
