May 26th, 1950

Events that occurred.

Notable events that occurred on May 26th, 1950.

• Petrol rationing is ended in the United Kingdom.

Take me back to May 26th, 1950!

Let's go back in time!

The date is May 26th, 1950, and it's a Friday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Gemini. Most people have "that Friday feeling" and are looking forward to the weekend.

The summer of 1950 has finally arrived. The weather has warmed up, and the evenings are brighter than usual. 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.

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. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "The Ed Sullivan Show", "Suspense", "The Lone Ranger", and "Space Patrol".

Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Looney Tunes", "Tom and Jerry", and "Jim and Judy in Teleland". Popular toys at the moment include Tonka trucks, Spinning Tops, Tiny Tears (doll), and BAS-KET Miniature Basketball.

News topics, nostalgic fads, and pop culture events.

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on May 26th, 1950.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  Rotary phones.

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

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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%.

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  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.

Facts.

Basic facts and information about this date:

• 73 years and 12 days have passed since May 26th, 1950.
• Week Number: This date occurred during Week 21 of 1950.
• Leap Year: 1950 was not a leap year.
• Age: People born on May 26th, 1950, are now 73 years old.
• Generation: People born in 1950 belong to the Baby Boomer generation.

Personality traits.

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Around this time.

Notable events that happened close to May 26th, 1950.

• May 6th, 1950: The "Tollund Man" mummy is discovered by peat cutters in Denmark.
• May 6th, 1950: Soccer: Portsmouth F.C. win the First Division title after beating Aston Villa 5-1.
• May 6th, 1950: Actress Elizabeth Taylor marries hotel heir Conrad "Nicky" Hilton.
• May 9th, 1950: L. Ron Hubbard publishes his book "Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health".
• May 19th, 1950: Former Major League Baseball player Wattie Holm shoots his wife dead before committing suicide.
• This date: May 26th, 1950
• June 16th, 1950: The film "Father of the Bride", starring Spencer Tracy and Elizabeth Taylor, is released in movie theaters.
• June 17th, 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 24th, 1950: The 1950 FIFA World Cup begins in Brazil.
• June 25th, 1950: The Korean War begins after North Korean forces invade South Korea.

Horoscope, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Zodiac and birthstone information.

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• Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on May 26th, 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 1.
• Native American Zodiac: May 26th, 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.

Photos of 1950s fashion.

Photographs of 1950s fashion and hairstyles.

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.

Were you born on this date?

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 26th, 1956, instead.

Conception dates.

Conception estimates for this date.

Warning! These conception dates are based on broad estimates.

• A baby that was born on May 26th, 1950 was most likely conceived around September 2nd, 1949.
• The due date for a baby that was conceived on May 26th, 1950 is close to February 16th, 1951.

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Time difference & statistics.

Here are some fun statistics about May 26th, 1950.

• A total of 26,675 days have passed since this date.
• 3,810 weeks have passed.
• 2,304,720,000 seconds have passed since the May 26th, 1950.
• If you were born on this day, your heart has beated approximately 2,688,840,000 times.
• Since May 26th, 1950, the Earth has travelled approximately 1,189,235,520,000 miles through space.
• If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 384,120,000 times.
• If you were born on this day, you have taken approximately 198,205,920 steps. That's about 88,092 miles!
• Since this date, 27,656,640 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere!
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