Births on March 20

Carl Palmer

Born on March 20, 1950

Carl Palmer, English drummer, percussionist, and songwriter

Carl Frederick Kendall Palmer (born 20 March 1950) is an English drummer and percussionist best known as a founding member of the rock supergroups Emerson, Lake & Palmer and Asia. He has toured with his own bands since 2001, including Palmer, the Carl Palmer Band, and currently, Carl Palmer's ELP Legacy. He previously was a touring drummer for The Crazy World of Arthur Brown and a founding member of Atomic Rooster.

Palmer was inducted into the Modern Drummer Hall of Fame in 1989, and was awarded the Prog God Award at the 2017 Progressive Music Awards.

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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.

Births on March 20

Carl Palmer

Born on March 20, 1950

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Events on 1950

Jerusalem

Joseph McCarthy

Silverstone Circuit

Suez Canal

Harry S. Truman