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U.K.

- 1950 General Election: Labour is nearly unseated as the second largest party by the Communists, who make substantial gains. Churchill and the Conservatives retain possession of Parliament.

- British scientists begin work on a hydrogen-based nuclear device.

- In a statement, Churchill clarifies that Cyprus is British, and has been for a long time. Some people seem to forget.

- The Royal Navy blockades important ports of Ireland in response to an increase in IRA terror attacks. Britain orders its neighbour to control its population, or face further penalties.