May 26th, 1949, was a Thursday. It was Day 146 of 1949. The decade was the 1940s.
74 years and 10 days have passed since May 26th, 1949.
The zodiac star sign for this date is Gemini.
People who were born on this exact date.
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on May 26th, 1949.
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%.
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.
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Notable events that happened close to May 26th, 1949.
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Television shows that people were watching in May 1949.
Suspense
Anthology series that was hosted by Rex Marshall.
The Ed Sullivan Show
Variety show.
Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 1949.
Tom and Jerry
Looney Tunes
Toys and games that were popular on this date in 1949.
Tonka trucks
Dimestore soldiers
If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 1949.
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 26th, 1955, instead.
Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on May 26th.
Actor. Deceased
Born on May 26th, 1907
He turned 42 on this day in 1949.
Musician. Deceased
Born on May 26th, 1926
He turned 23 on this day in 1949.
Singer.
Born on May 26th, 1964
He was born exactly 15 years after this date.
Wrestler. Deceased
Born on May 26th, 1979
She was born exactly 30 years after this date.
TV personality.
Born on May 26th, 1987
He was born exactly 38 years after this date.
Harry S. Truman was the President of the United States on May 26th, 1949.
Clement Attlee was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
John A. Costello was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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