24 July 1950 Posted on July 23, 2012 by Staff The Cape Canaveral Air Force Station starts operations. Famous Words of Inspiration..."Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom must, like men, undergo the fatigue of supporting it." Thomas Paine — Click here for more from Thomas Paine Related posts: 25 December 1950 28 June 1950 25 July 1993 4 July 1569 24 July 2005