August 16, 1950

August 16, 1950, was a Wednesday. It was 73 years, 8 months, and 3 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Leo.

Top song: August 16, 1950

The best-selling single on August 16, 1950 was "Mona Lisa" by Nat King Cole.

Play the top songs from 1950
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 was 26,910 days ago. Approximately 897 months have passed. It was the 228th day of 1950, in week 33. The decade was the fifties. People born on this day are currently 73 years old and belong to the Baby Boomer generation. We have gone through approximately 299 seasons of weather since this date.

Take me back to August 16, 1950

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

It is Wednesday, August 16, 1950. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Leo. It is "Hump Day", so many are beginning to think about the weekend ahead.

The summer of 1950 is in full swing. The weather is warm, and the evenings are brighter than usual. Most schools and colleges are now finished until August or September. In music, the song "Mona Lisa" by Nat King Cole 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.

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. In Asia, the Korean War is raging on between South Korea and North Korea.

On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "The Ed Sullivan Show", "Suspense", "The Lone Ranger", and "Space Patrol". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Looney Tunes", "Tom and Jerry", "Jim and Judy in Teleland", and "Crusader Rabbit". Popular toys at the moment include Tonka trucks, Foto-Electric Baseball, Spinning Tops, and BAS-KET Miniature Basketball.

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on August 16, 1950.

The Korean War
During this time, the Korean War was being fought between South Korea and North Korea.
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 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"
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 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
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 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
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
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
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" 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 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
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

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What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to August 16, 1950.

July 17, 1950: The musical comedy film "Annie Get Your Gun" is released.
July 23, 1950: The first episode of "The Gene Autry Show" is aired on TV.
July 29, 1950: The film "Treasure Island" is released by Disney.
August 1, 1950: The first episode of the animated series "Crusader Rabbit" is aired on television.
August 12, 1950: 75 US prisoners of war are executed by North Korean forces.
August 15, 1950: Princess Elizabeth gives birth to her daughter Princess Anne.
This date: August 16, 1950
August 17, 1950: Hill 303 massacre: 41 American Prisoners of War are shot to death by the North Korean Army.
August 24, 1950: The American Western film "Broken Arrow" is released in movie theaters.
August 29, 1950: Korean War: 4,000 British troops arrive in Korea.
September 5, 1950: The first episode of "The Cisco Kid" is aired.
September 7, 1950: 129 miners are trapped after a landslide occurs at the Knockshinnoch Castle Colliery in Ayrshire, Scotland.
September 10, 1950: Korean War: UN forces begin to bombard the city of Inchon.
September 15, 1950: Korean War: UN ground forces launch an assault on the city of Inchon.

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

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Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on August 16, 1950, will have the star sign Leo.
Zodiac Element: Fire.
Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1950 was the year of the Tiger (Yang Fire).
The Life Path Number for this date is 3.
Native American Zodiac: August 16, 1950 falls under the Salmon.
Birthstone: A person during the month of August will have the birthstone Peridot.
Birth flower (August): The Gladiolus and the Poppy.

1950s fashion

Photographs of 1950s fashion and hairstyles.

TV series on August 16, 1950

TV audiences were watching the following shows on August 16, 1950:

The Gene Autry Show

Space Patrol

What's My Line?

The Lone Ranger

Suspense

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.

Kids TV shows on August 16, 1950

Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 1950:

Crusader Rabbit

Jim and Judy in Teleland

Tom and Jerry

Looney Tunes

Popular toys and games in 1950

Toys and games that were popular in 1950:

BAS-KET Miniature Basketball

Tiny Tears (doll)

Spinning Tops

Toy Guns

Foto-Electric Baseball

Tonka trucks

Dimestore soldiers

Were you born on August 16, 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 August 16, 1956, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on August 16.

Vincent Curatola

Actor
Born on August 16, 1953
He was born exactly 3 years after this date.

James Cameron

Movie director
Born on August 16, 1954
He was born exactly 4 years after this date.

Madonna

Singer
Born on August 16, 1958
She was born exactly 8 years after this date.

Steve Carell

Actor
Born on August 16, 1962
He was born exactly 12 years after this date.

Shawn Pyfrom

Actor
Born on August 16, 1986
He was born exactly 36 years after this date.

US President

Harry S. Truman was the President of the United States on August 16, 1950.

UK Prime Minister

Clement Attlee was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Irish Taoiseach

John A. Costello was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

Note: These conception dates are based on broad estimates.

A baby that was born on August 16, 1950 was most likely conceived around November 23, 1949.
The due date for a baby that was conceived on August 16, 1950 is close to May 9, 1951.

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Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about August 16, 1950:

26,910 days have passed since this date.
3,844 weeks have passed.
2,325,024,000 seconds have passed since August 16, 1950.
If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 2,712,528,000 times.
Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 1,199,712,384,000 miles through space.
If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 387,504,000 times.
You have taken approximately 199,952,064 steps. That's roughly 88,868 miles.
27,900,288 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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Facts

Take me back to August 16, 1950

News, nostalgia, and fads

The Korean War

Greasers

The Jukebox

Men are getting "DA haircuts"

Sock hops

Capitalism vs Communism

The economy is booming

Rotary phones

Movies from 1950

Music in 1950

The American fighting-man

More and more people are buying television sets

Polio cases are high