Independent Division of Henan Provincial Military District(Chinese: 河南省军区独立师)(1st Formation) was formed on June 20, 1966, from eight independent battalions from military sub-districts of Henan province.
In September the division was renamed as 1st Independent Division of Henan Provincial Military District (Chinese: 河南省军区独立第1师) following 2nd Independent Division of Henan Provincial Military District's formation.
On September 1, 1968, the division was transferred to newly formed 17th Army Corps.
In December 1969 the division was renamed as 50th Army Division(Chinese: 陆军第50师), and all its regiments were renamed as follows: Artillery Regiment was activated in unknown time between 1969 and 1976.
On February 9, 1973, the division was returned to provincial military district's control following the disbandment of 17th Army Corps, and renamed as 1st Independent Division of Henan Provincial Military District again.