Historical Events
- 1st typesetting machine to dispense with metal type exhibited
- 33 die in a train crash in Coshocton, Ohio
- Dick Tracy TV show sparks uproar concerning violence
Famous Birthdays
- Amy Madigan, American actress (Uncle Buck, Twice in a Lifetime), born in Chicago, Illinois
- Barry Sheene, British motorcycle racer, born in London (d. 2003)
Famous Deaths
Jan Smuts (1870-1950)
Prime Minister of South Africa (1919-24, 1939-48), military leader (Boer War, WWI, Smuts Report that led to the RAF) and internationalist statesman (Commonwealth, League of Nations, United Nations), dies of a heart attack at 80
- Rudolf Palm, CuraƧaoan pianist and composer, dies at 70
- Sorabji Colah, Indian cricketer (69 runs in India's 1st 2 tests 1932-33), dies at 47
1950 Highlights
About September 11, 1950
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 73 years, 6 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Virgo