Across
- 2. Earl _____ becomes the first African American to play for the NBA.
- 3. This war breaks out in June of 1950.
- 7. 11 men steal more than $2 million dollars in this notorious robbery.
- 9. Classic comic strip began its 50 year run in 1950.
- 10. Shirley ______ announces retirement from acting.
- 12. US defeats this country for the World Cup.
- 13. Bell develops the first "_________" machine.
- 15. Ralph Bunch wins this Nobel Prize
- 17. This country became independent from the Netherlands.
- 18. James Dean's acting career is catapulted by this company's ad.
- 19. "I Love ____" begins airing on CBS.
- 20. This team wins the 1950 World Series.
Down
- 1. Jackie Robinson signs the highest contract in this baseball team's history.
- 4. "All the King's Men" wins this prestigious award.
- 5. This baseball player celebrates his 2000th hit.
- 6. US President in office during 1950.
- 7. Volkswagen begins production on this popular model.
- 8. This popular putty goes on sale in the US.
- 11. This physicist warns against the development of the hydrogen bomb.
- 14. This island becomes a US territory and citizens are granted US citizenship.
- 16. This Disney animated feature is released in Boston.