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Mary Hopkin
1950May, 3

Mary Hopkin

Mary Hopkin, Welsh singer-songwriter
Mary Hopkin (born 3 May 1950), credited on some recordings as Mary Visconti (from her marriage to Tony Visconti), is a Welsh singer songwriter best known for her 1968 UK number 1 single "Those Were the Days". She was one of the first artists to be signed to the Beatles' Apple label.

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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.