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August 18, 1950

August 18, 1950, was a Friday. It was the 230th day of 1950. The decade was the fifties.

73 years, 7 months, and 11 days have passed since August 18, 1950.

The zodiac star sign for this date is Leo.

Music charts

Top song: August 18, 1950

The best-selling single on August 18, 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 26,887 days ago. Approximately 896 months have passed. It was the 230th 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 18, 1950

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

It is Friday, August 18, 1950. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Leo. People have "that Friday feeling" and are excited for the weekend.

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 "Suspense", "The Lone Ranger", "What's My Line?", and "Space Patrol". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Looney Tunes", "Tom and Jerry", "Jim and Judy in Teleland", and "Crusader Rabbit". Popular toys at the moment include Dimestore soldiers, Tonka trucks, Tiny Tears (doll), and BAS-KET Miniature Basketball.

News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on August 18, 1950.

  • The Korean War.

    The Korean War

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

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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to August 18, 1950.

  • 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.
  • August 17, 1950: Hill 303 massacre: 41 American Prisoners of War are shot to death by the North Korean Army.
  • This date: August 18, 1950
  • 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 info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on August 18, 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 5.
  • Native American Zodiac: August 18, 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.

1950s fashion

Television shows

TV series on August 18, 1950

People in August 1950 were watching the following TV series:

The Gene Autry Show
The Gene Autry Show
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

Kids TV shows on August 18, 1950

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

Crusader Rabbit
Crusader Rabbit
Jim and Judy in Teleland
Jim and Judy in Teleland
Tom and Jerry
Tom and Jerry

Toys

Popular toys and games in 1950

Toys and games that were popular in 1950:

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 August 18, 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 18, 1956, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on August 18.

Patrick Swayze

Patrick Swayze

Actor Deceased
Born on August 18, 1952
He was born exactly 2 years after this date.

Edward Norton

Edward Norton

Actor
Born on August 18, 1969
He was born exactly 19 years after this date.

Christian Slater

Christian Slater

Actor
Born on August 18, 1969
He was born exactly 19 years after this date.

USA

US President

Harry S. Truman was the President of the United States on August 18, 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 August 18, 1950 was most likely conceived around November 25, 1949.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on August 18, 1950 is close to May 11, 1951.

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Stats for August 18, 1950

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about August 18, 1950:

  • 26,887 days have passed since this date.
  • 3,841 weeks have passed.
  • 2,323,040,400 seconds have passed since August 18, 1950.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 2,710,213,800 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 1,198,688,846,400 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 387,173,400 times.
  • You have taken approximately 199,781,474 steps. That's roughly 88,792 miles!
  • Since this date, 27,876,485 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere!
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