1950 in Denmark
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- Monarch – Frederik IX[1]
- Prime minister – Hans Hedtoft (until 30 October), Erik Eriksen
Events
- 9 January – Denmark becomes one of the first European countries to recognize the People's Republic of China.[2]
- 8 May – The Tollund Man is discovered.
- 14 March – The 1950 Danish local elections are held.
- 27 May – The Ministry of Defence is established.
- 5 September – The 1950 Danish Folketing election is held.
- November – The last Danish collaborator trial sentences are passed.
Date unknown
- The Colony of Greenland is formed through the merger of North Greenland and South Greenland.
Sports
- 20–27 August– Denmark wins one gold medal, one silver medal and one bronze medal at the 1947 European Aquatics Championships.
Badminton
- 1–4 March – All England Badminton Championships
- Tonny Ahm wins gold in Women's Single at the All England Badminton Championships.
- Jørn Skaarup and Preben Dabelsteen wins gold in Men's Doubles
- Tonny Ahm and Kirsten Thorndahl wins gold in Women's Doubles
- Poul Holm and Tonny Ahm win gold in Mixed Doubles
