Sam Barry, American basketball player and coach (b. 1892)
Justin McCarthy "Sam" Barry (December 17, 1892 – September 23, 1950) was an American collegiate coach who achieved significant accomplishments in three major sports. He remains one of only three coaches to lead teams to both the Final Four and the College World Series. Barry, and four of his USC players (Jack Gardner, Alex Hannum, Tex Winter and Bill Sharman), have been inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as coaches; Sharman was also inducted as a player.
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- 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.