August 1950

Wednesday 02:

The New World Translation of the Christian Greek Scriptures is released in a public event held in Yankee Stadium in New York City.

Friday 18:

Julien Lahaut, the chairman of the Communist Party of Belgium is assassinated by far-right elements.

Tuesday 22:

Althea Gibson becomes the first black competitor in international tennis

Thursday 24:

Edith Sampson becomess the first black U.S. delegate to the UN.

Friday 25:

President Harry Truman orders the US Army to seize control of the nation's railroads to avert a strike.