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Births on October 5

1950Oct, 5

Edward P. Jones

Edward P. Jones, American novelist and short story writer
Edward Paul Jones (born October 5, 1950) is an American novelist and short story writer. His 2003 novel The Known World received the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction and the International Dublin Literary Award.

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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.
  • 19May

    Suez Canal

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

    Harry S. Truman

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