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  • South Korea
    Wednesday Apr 11, 1951
    Korean War

    Relieved the General MacArthur as Supreme Commander in Korea

    South Korea
    Wednesday Apr 11, 1951

    On 11 April 1951, President Truman relieved the General MacArthur as Supreme Commander in Korea. There were several reasons for the dismissal. MacArthur crossed the 38th Parallel in the mistaken belief that the Chinese would not enter the war, leading to major allied losses. He believed that whether to use nuclear weapons should be his decision, not the President's.




  • Los Angeles, California, U.S.
    Wednesday Apr 11, 1951
    Marilyn Monroe

    Fox's New Contract

    Los Angeles, California, U.S.
    Wednesday Apr 11, 1951

    In December 1950, Hyde was able to negotiate a seven-year contract for Monroe with 20th Century-Fox. Marilyn Monroe Signed 20th Century Fox Contract in April 11, 1951.




  • Paris, France
    Wednesday Apr 18, 1951
    Brexit

    Treaty of Paris

    Paris, France
    Wednesday Apr 18, 1951

    The "Inner Six" European countries signed the Treaty of Paris in 1951, establishing the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC).




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