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Recep Peker
1950Apr, 1

Recep Peker

Recep Peker, Turkish soldier and politician, 6th Prime Minister of Turkey (b. 1889)
Mehmet Recep Peker (5 February 1889 – 1 April 1950) was a Turkish military officer and politician. He served in various ministerial posts and finally as the Prime Minister of Turkey. He self-identified as a Fascist and was critical of Islam.

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Events on 1950

  • 23Jan

    Jerusalem

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

    Joseph McCarthy

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

    Silverstone Circuit

    The first round of the Formula One World Championship is held at Silverstone.
  • 11Jul

    International Monetary Fund

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

    Harry S. Truman

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