October 1950

Monday 02:

The comic strip Peanuts by Charles M. Schulz is first published in seven US newspapers.

Saturday 07:

United States forces invade North Korea by crossing the 38th parallel.

Wednesday 11:

The Federal Communications Commission issues the first license to broadcast television in color, to CBS (RCA will successfully dispute and block the license from taking effect, however).

Wednesday 25:

The People's Republic of China joins the Korean War, sending thousands of "volunteers" across the Yalu river border to attack United Nations forces

Saturday 28:

The Jack Benny Show, starring Jack Benny, premiers (it ran for 15 years).