Deaths on July 17

Evangeline Booth

Died on July 17, 1950

Evangeline Booth, English 4th General of The Salvation Army (b. 1865)

Evangeline Cory Booth, OF (December 25, 1865 – July 17, 1950) was a British evangelist and the 4th General of The Salvation Army from 1934 to 1939. She was the first woman to hold the post.

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Evangeline Booth
General of The Salvation Army

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Events on 1950

23 Jan

Jerusalem
The Knesset resolves that Jerusalem is the capital of Israel.
9 Feb

Joseph McCarthy
Second Red Scare: US Senator Joseph McCarthy accuses the United States Department of State of being filled with Communists.
13 May

Silverstone Circuit
The first round of the Formula One World Championship is held at Silverstone.
19 May

Suez Canal
Egypt announces that the Suez Canal is closed to Israeli ships and commerce.
11 Sep

Harry S. Truman
Korean War: President Harry S. Truman approved military operations north of the 38th parallel.

Deaths on July 17

Evangeline Booth

Died on July 17, 1950

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Events on 1950

Jerusalem

Joseph McCarthy

Silverstone Circuit

Suez Canal

Harry S. Truman