11) 1949, Feb. 1. 2001. The Encyclopedia of World History ...1949, Feb. 1 Rationing of clothing was discontinued, but meat, dairy products, and sugar continued to be on the list of restricted items. 1 April North Atlantic Treaty... 12) 1949, Feb. 8. 2001. The Encyclopedia of World History ...1949, Feb. 8 The Irish government declared that participation in the North Atlantic Treaty was impossible so long as Ireland remained divided. 1 Feb. 10 Elections... 13) 1949, Aug. 3. 2001. The Encyclopedia of World History ...1949, Aug. 3 Holland's upper chamber ratified the North Atlantic Treaty. 1 1951, Jan. 24 A proposal offered by Foreign Minister Dirk Stikker that the Netherlands... 14) 1949, April 4. 2001. The Encyclopedia of World History ...1949, April 4 Italy signed the North Atlantic Treaty despite strong opposition from the Left. 1 Nov. 21 The UN General Assembly decided for eventual independence... 15) 1949, Jan. 17. 2001. The Encyclopedia of World History ...1949, Jan. 17 The Western Allies established a military security board to supervise German disarmament and demilitarization. 1 March 19 The Soviet-sponsored People's... 16) 1949, April 4. 2001. The Encyclopedia of World History ...1949, April 4 Denmark signed the North Atlantic Treaty. 1 1950, Sept. 5 In a general election, the Socialists showed further gains. 2 Oct. 28 The leader of the Liberal... 17) 1949, Aug.-Sept. 2001. The Encyclopedia of World History ...1949, Aug.-Sept A wave of Communist-instigated strikes was defeated by firm government action and the loyalty of the noncommunist workers. 1 1950, Jan. 16-17 Parliamentary... 18) 1949, Jan. 1. 2001. The Encyclopedia of World History ...1949, Jan. 1 A five-year plan of industrial development was started, to make Czechoslovakia economically independent of the West. 1 June In an attempt to destroy... 19) 1949, May 15. 2001. The Encyclopedia of World History ...1949, May 15 A general election with open voting gave complete victory to the Communist-controlled National Independence Front. 1 June 16 The arrest of Communist... 20) 1949, June 30. 2001. The Encyclopedia of World History ...1949, June 30 Death of Prime Minister Sophoulis, who was succeeded by Alexander Diomedes. 1 Aug The remnants of the defeated Democratic Army fled into Albania. 2... |