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May 29, 1950

May 29, 1950, was a Monday. It was the 149th day of 1950. The decade was the fifties.

73 years and 10 months have passed since May 29, 1950.

The zodiac star sign for this date is Gemini.

Music charts

Top song: May 29, 1950

The best-selling single on May 29, 1950 was "The Third Man Theme" by Anton Karas.

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A Spotify playlist of songs from the year 1950. Take a trip back to the days of Sammy Kaye, Bing Crosby, Patti Page and Nat King Cole.

Facts

This date occurred 26,968 days ago. Approximately 899 months have passed. It was the 149th day of 1950, in week 22. The decade was the fifties. People who were born on May 29, 1950, are now 73 years old and belong to the Baby Boomer generation. 300 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

Take me back to May 29, 1950

Let's go back to the fifties.

The date is May 29, 1950, and it's a Monday. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Gemini. The weekend has just passed, so some people are feeling a bit down. Others are tired after partying too much.

The summer of 1950 has finally arrived. The weather has warmed up, and the evenings are brighter than usual. The school year is nearly finished. In music, the song "The Third Man Theme" by Anton Karas is the best-selling record at the moment. Harry S. Truman is the President of the United States, and Clement Attlee is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

On television, people are watching popular shows such as "The Ed Sullivan Show", "Suspense", "What's My Line?", and "Space Patrol". In fashion, women are sporting the popular "The New Look" by Christian Dior. This formal style includes rounded shoulders, a full-skirted silhouette and a tight waist. Meanwhile, men are beginning to follow a new "Teddy Boy" trend that involves greased-back hair, extremely narrow trousers and velvet-collared jackets. It's 1950, so radio stations and jukeboxes are playing songs from artists such as Nat King Cole, Gordon Jenkins & The Weavers, Anton Karas, Gary & Bing Crosby, Teresa Brewer, Guy Lombardo and Red Foley.

Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Looney Tunes", "Tom and Jerry", and "Jim and Judy in Teleland". Children are playing with toys such as Dimestore soldiers, Tonka trucks, Toy Guns, and Spinning Tops.

News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on May 29, 1950.

  • Greasers.

    Greasers

    A youth subculture called "greasers" emerged during the 1950s and early 1960s. The style included greased-back hairstyles, work pants, and denim or leather jackets.
  • The Jukebox.

    The Jukebox

    The jukebox was at the height of its popularity. Teenagers and young adults would often hang out at local restaurants and diners and listen to the latest songs.
  • Men are getting "DA haircuts".

    Men are getting "DA haircuts"

    The "DA haircut" was extremely popular among men. The cut consisted of a combed-back hairstyle that was parted down the middle at the back. "DA" stood for "Duck's Ass," which is what many people liked to call the style.
  • Sock hops.

    Sock hops

    Sock hops were informal dance events for teenagers. The name originated from the fact that many of these dances required participants to remove their shoes. This is because sock hops were often held in high school gymnasiums, and the organizers didn't want scuff marks on the floors.
  • Capitalism vs Communism.

    Capitalism vs Communism

    The ideological clash between capitalism and communism heated up during the 1950s. It was during this period that a "Cold War" started between the United States and the Soviet Union. In the US, there were fears that Soviet spies had infiltrated all parts of society, including Hollywood.
  • The economy is booming.

    The economy is booming

    The world was recovering from World War II. Many countries witnessed an economic boom during this decade. Unemployment was low, consumerism increased, mortgages were cheap, and governments started to invest in infrastructure such as highways. For many, this was the "golden age" of the economy.
  • Rotary phones.

    Rotary phones

    Almost everyone had rotary phones in the 1950s. However, the heavier metal dial components were being phased out and replaced with plastic.
  • Movies from 1950.

    Movies from 1950

    The most popular movies in 1950 included the likes of Samson and Delilah, King Solomon's Mines, Annie Get Your Gun, Cheaper by the Dozen, Cinderella and Born Yesterday.
  • Music in 1950.

    Music in 1950

    The radio stations and jukeboxes in 1950 were dominated by Nat King Cole, Gordon Jenkins & The Weavers, Anton Karas, Gary & Bing Crosby, Teresa Brewer, Guy Lombardo, and Red Foley.
  • The American fighting-man.

    The American fighting-man

    "The American fighting man" was named Time Person of the Year in 1950. This represented US troops fighting in the Korean War.
  • More and more people are buying television sets.

    More and more people are buying television sets

    More and more households were buying TV sets. In 1950, 20% of homes had a television. By the end of the decade, that figure had risen to 90%.
  • Polio cases are high.

    Polio cases are high

    Cases of Polio were particularly high, and outbreaks were common. In the United States, the disease peaked in 1952, with nearly 60,000 cases and 3,145 deaths. It wasn't until 1955 that a national immunization program started and cases began to drop.

Personality traits

Check out our personality summary for people who were born on May 29, 1950.

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Events

What happened around this time?

News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around May 29, 1950.

  • May 6, 1950:
    • The "Tollund Man" mummy is discovered by peat cutters in Denmark.
    • Soccer: Portsmouth F.C. win the First Division title after beating Aston Villa 5-1.
    • Actress Elizabeth Taylor marries hotel heir Conrad "Nicky" Hilton.
  • May 9, 1950: L. Ron Hubbard publishes his book "Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health".
  • May 19, 1950: Former Major League Baseball player Wattie Holm shoots his wife dead before committing suicide.
  • May 26, 1950: Petrol rationing is ended in the United Kingdom.
  • This date: May 29, 1950
  • June 16, 1950: The film "Father of the Bride", starring Spencer Tracy and Elizabeth Taylor, is released in movie theaters.
  • June 17, 1950: Actress Judy Garland is suspended from the filming of the movie "Royal Wedding" after she fails to report to the set on multiple occasions.
  • June 24, 1950: The 1950 FIFA World Cup begins in Brazil.
  • June 25, 1950: The Korean War begins after North Korean forces invade South Korea.
  • June 27, 1950: US President Harry Truman orders US troops into Korea.
  • June 28, 1950: Korean War: North Korean forces capture Seoul.
Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on May 29, 1950, will have the star sign Gemini.
  • Zodiac Element: Air.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1950 was the year of the Tiger (Yang Fire).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 22.
  • Native American Zodiac: May 29, 1950 falls under the Deer.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of May will have the birthstone Emerald.
  • Birth flower (May): The Lily of the Valley and the Hawthorn.

1950s fashion

Photographs of 1950s fashion and hairstyles.

1950s fashion

Television shows

Television shows in May 1950

In May 1950, TV audiences were watching the following series:

Space Patrol
Space Patrol
What's My Line?
What's My Line?
The Lone Ranger
The Lone Ranger
Suspense
Suspense
The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show

Cars in 1950

1950 saw the introduction of cars such as the Nash Rambler, the Henry J, the Alfa Romeo 1900, the Fiat 1400, the Lloyd 300, and the Renault Colorale.

Cars in 1950.

Children TV shows

Cartoons and children's TV shows in May 1950

If you were a kid on May 29, 1950, then you were probably watching the following cartoons and TV shows:

Jim and Judy in Teleland
Jim and Judy in Teleland
Tom and Jerry
Tom and Jerry
Looney Tunes
Looney Tunes
Toys

Toys in 1950

If you were a child on this date, then you may have had some of the following toys:

BAS-KET Miniature Basketball
BAS-KET Miniature Basketball
Tiny Tears (doll)
Tiny Tears (doll)
Spinning Tops
Spinning Tops
Toy Guns
Toy Guns
Foto-Electric Baseball
Foto-Electric Baseball
Tonka trucks
Tonka trucks
Dimestore soldiers
Dimestore soldiers

Were you born on May 29, 1950?

If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 1950.

This is because humans find it difficult to retrieve memories of their early childhood.

If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out May 29, 1956, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on May 29.

Bob Hope

Bob Hope

Comedian Deceased
Born on May 29, 1903
He turned 47 on this day in 1950.

John F. Kennedy

John F. Kennedy

US President Deceased
Born on May 29, 1917
He turned 33 on this day in 1950.

La Toya Jackson

La Toya Jackson

Singer
Born on May 29, 1956
She was born exactly 6 years after this date.

Noel Gallagher

Noel Gallagher

Musician
Born on May 29, 1967
He was born exactly 17 years after this date.

Mel B

Mel B

Spice Girls
Born on May 29, 1975
She was born exactly 25 years after this date.

Daniel Tosh

Daniel Tosh

Comedian / TV host
Born on May 29, 1975
He was born exactly 25 years after this date.

Hornswoggle

Hornswoggle

Wrestler
Born on May 29, 1986
He was born exactly 36 years after this date.

Holidays

Holidays

National holidays and famous events that fall on May 29:

  • Democracy Day (Nigeria)
  • Spring Bank Holiday (UK)
  • Memorial Day (USA)
USA

US President

Harry S. Truman was the President of the United States on May 29, 1950.

UK

UK Prime Minister

Clement Attlee was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Ireland

Irish Taoiseach

John A. Costello was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

  • A baby that was born on May 29, 1950 was most likely conceived around September 5, 1949.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on May 29, 1950 is close to February 19, 1951.

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Stats for May 29, 1950

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about May 29, 1950:

  • 26,968 days have passed since this date.
  • 3,852 weeks have passed.
  • 2,330,038,800 seconds have passed since May 29, 1950.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 2,718,378,600 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 1,202,300,020,800 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 388,339,800 times.
  • You have taken approximately 200,383,337 steps. That's roughly 89,059 miles!
  • Since this date, 27,960,466 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere!
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