Timeline September 1950

Events in September 1950 2

• 1870 – 1950 Jan Smuts (1870-1950) Died 11 September 1950, aged 80 Jan Smuts was a South African statesman and military leader who served twice as prime minister and helped draft the charters of the League of Nations and the United Nations. He was a trusted ally of Britain during both World Wars. He died at his farm near Pretoria.
• 1950 Inchon Landing UN forces stage amphibious assault behind North Korean lines General Douglas MacArthur commanded a UN amphibious landing at Inchon, Korea, catching North Korean forces off guard. The operation relieved pressure on the Pusan Perimeter and allowed UN forces to recapture Seoul days later. It is regarded as one of the most successful amphibious operations in military history.