January 1950

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The United Kingdom recognizes the People's Republic of China. The Republic of China severs diplomatic relations with Britain in response.

A fire at the Mercy Hospital in Davenport, Iowa kills 41 people.

11 thieves steal more than $2 million from an armored car in Boston, Massachusetts.

Alger Hiss is convicted of perjury.

The Knesset passes a resolution that states Jerusalem is the capital of Israel.

India promulgates its constitution forming a republic and Rajendra Prasad is sworn in as its first president.

President Harry S. Truman announces a program to develop the hydrogen bomb.

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