December 1949

Wednesday 07:

Chinese Civil War: The government of the Republic of China moves from Nanking to Taipei.

Thursday 08:

Chinese Civil War: The capital of the Republic of China is moved from Nanjing to Taipei, Taiwan.

Saturday 10:

Chinese Civil War: The Red Army begins its siege of Chengdu, the last KMT-held city on mainland China. Chiang Kai-shek leaves for Taiwan.

Tuesday 13:

The Knesset votes to move the capital of Israel to Jerusalem

Tuesday 27:

Indonesian National Revolution: Queen Juliana of the Netherlands grants Indonesia sovereignty.

Thursday 29:

KC2XAK of Bridgeport, Connecticut becomes the first Ultra high frequency (UHF) television station to operate a daily schedule.