Births on March 21

Ron Oden

Born on March 21, 1950

Ron Oden, American minister and politician, 19th Mayor of Palm Springs

Ron Oden (born March 21, 1950) is an American politician. In November 2003, he was elected the first gay African-American mayor of Palm Springs, California, after serving eight years on the city council. He became the first Black openly gay man to be a mayor of a U.S. city. His ground breaking election opened a door and: he was also "the first gay African-American elected to lead a California city." The community's outlook and fortune was transformed. The Palm Spring City Council made history once again: in December 2017, Palm Springs elected "America's first all-LGBTQ city council."

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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.
11 Jul

International Monetary Fund
Pakistan joins the International Monetary Fund and the International Bank.
11 Sep

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

Births on March 21

Ron Oden

Born on March 21, 1950

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Events on 1950

Jerusalem

Joseph McCarthy

Silverstone Circuit

International Monetary Fund

Harry S. Truman