May 26th, 1950, was a Friday. It was Day 146 of 1950. The decade was the Fifties.
73 years and 12 days have passed since May 26th, 1950.
The zodiac star sign for this date is Gemini.
Notable events that occurred on May 26th, 1950.
The best-selling single on May 26th, 1950 was "The Third Man Theme" by Anton Karas.
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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.
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on May 26th, 1950.
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 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.
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 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.
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 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.
Almost everyone had rotary phones in the 1950s. However, the heavier metal dial components were being phased out and replaced with plastic.
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.
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" was named Time Person of the Year in 1950. This represented US troops fighting in the Korean War.
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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Television shows that people were watching in May 1950.
Space Patrol
Sci-fi series starring Ed Kemmer and Lyn Osborn.
What's My Line?
Panel game show.
The Lone Ranger
American Western drama TV series.
Suspense
Anthology series that was hosted by Rex Marshall.
The Ed Sullivan Show
Variety show.
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.
Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 1950.
Jim and Judy in Teleland
Tom and Jerry
Looney Tunes
Toys and games that were popular on this date in 1950.
BAS-KET Miniature Basketball
Tiny Tears (doll)
Spinning Tops
Toy Guns
Foto-Electric Baseball
Tonka trucks
Dimestore soldiers
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.
Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on May 26th.
Actor. Deceased
Born on May 26th, 1907
He turned 43 on this day in 1950.
Musician. Deceased
Born on May 26th, 1926
He turned 24 on this day in 1950.
British politician.
Born on May 26th, 1949
He turned 1 on this day in 1950.
Singer.
Born on May 26th, 1964
He was born exactly 14 years after this date.
Wrestler. Deceased
Born on May 26th, 1979
She was born exactly 29 years after this date.
TV personality.
Born on May 26th, 1987
He was born exactly 37 years after this date.
Harry S. Truman was the President of the United States on May 26th, 1950.
Clement Attlee was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
John A. Costello was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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