Historical Events
Gas Chromatography
Chemists Archer John Porter Martin and James Lovelock give the first demonstration of gas chromatography at a meeting of the Biochemical Society. The technique is rapidly adopted by the petrochemical industry.
Famous Birthdays
- Elodie Lauten [Genevieve Schecroun], French-American composer (The Death of Don Juan), born in Paris (d. 2014)
- Isaac Curtis, NFL wide receiver (Cincinnati Bengals), born in Santa Ana, California
Tom Petty (1950-2017)
American classic rock singer and songwriter (Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers - "American Girl"; Traveling Wilburys - "Last Night"; solo -"I Won't Back Down"), born in Gainesville, Florida
Famous Deaths
- Henry L. Stimson, American statesman (46th United States Secretary of State), dies at 83
Died in 1950 1950 Highlights
About October 20, 1950
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 73 years, 6 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Libra
