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July 10, 1950

July 10, 1950, was a Monday. It was 74 years, 3 months, and 26 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Cancer.

Music charts

Top song: July 10, 1950

The best-selling single on July 10, 1950 was "The Third Man Theme" by Anton Karas.

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 27,147 days ago. Approximately 905 months have passed. It was the 191st day of 1950, in week 28. The decade was the fifties. People born on this day are currently 74 years old and belong to the Baby Boomer generation. We have gone through approximately 302 seasons of weather since this date.

Take me back to July 10, 1950

Let's take a stroll down memory lane.

It is Monday, July 10, 1950. Anyone born today will have the star sign Cancer. The weekend has just passed, so some people are feeling a bit down. Others are tired after partying too much.

The 4th of July celebrations in America have come and passed. 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 "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.

The 1950 FIFA World Cup is taking place in Brazil. 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 "What's My Line?".

Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Looney Tunes", "Tom and Jerry", and "Jim and Judy in Teleland". Popular toys at the moment include Dimestore soldiers, Foto-Electric Baseball, Toy Guns, and BAS-KET Miniature Basketball.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on July 10, 1950, will have the star sign Cancer.
  • Zodiac Element: Water.
  • 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: July 10, 1950 falls under the Woodpecker.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of July will have the birthstone Ruby.
  • Birth flower (July): The Larkspur and the Water Lily.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on July 10, 1950.

  • The Korean War.

    The Korean War

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

    Father of the Bride

    Vincente Minnelli's comedy film "Father of the Bride" was being shown in movie theaters at this time. The movie starred Spencer Tracy, Elizabeth Taylor and Joan Bennett.
  • 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 July 10, 1950.

  • June 16, 1950: The film "Father of the Bride", starring Spencer Tracy and Elizabeth Taylor, is released in movie theaters.
  • June 17, 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 24, 1950: The 1950 FIFA World Cup begins in Brazil.
  • June 25, 1950: The Korean War begins after North Korean forces invade South Korea.
  • June 27, 1950: US President Harry Truman orders US troops into Korea.
  • June 28, 1950: Korean War: North Korean forces capture Seoul.
  • July 5, 1950: Israel passes a law which gives all Jews the right to immigrate to the country.
  • This date: July 10, 1950
  • July 12, 1950: The film "Three Little Words" is released.
  • July 16, 1950:
    • Uruguay beat Brazil 2-1 to win the 1950 World Cup.
    • The North Korean Army murders 30 unarmed US soldiers and a chaplain near Tuman, South Korea.
  • 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.

1950s fashion

Photographs of 1950s fashion and hairstyles.

1950s fashion

Television shows

TV shows in 1950

The following TV shows were popular in July 1950:

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 July 10, 1950

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

Jim and Judy in Teleland
Jim and Judy in Teleland
Tom and Jerry
Tom and Jerry
Looney Tunes
Looney Tunes
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 July 10, 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 July 10, 1956, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on July 10.

Nikola Tesla

Nikola Tesla

Inventor Deceased
Born on July 10, 1856
He was not alive on this date.

Jason Orange

Jason Orange

English singer
Born on July 10, 1970
He was born exactly 20 years after this date.

Sofia Vergara

Sofia Vergara

Actress
Born on July 10, 1972
She was born exactly 22 years after this date.

Stefán Karl Stefánsson

Stefán Karl Stefánsson

Actor Deceased
Born on July 10, 1975
He was born exactly 25 years after this date.

Jessica Simpson

Jessica Simpson

Singer
Born on July 10, 1980
She was born exactly 30 years after this date.

Perrie Edwards

Perrie Edwards

English singer
Born on July 10, 1993
She was born exactly 43 years after this date.

Angus Cloud

Angus Cloud

Actor Deceased
Born on July 10, 1998
He was born exactly 48 years after this date.

USA

US President

Harry S. Truman was the President of the United States on July 10, 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 July 10, 1950 was most likely conceived around October 17, 1949.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on July 10, 1950 is close to April 2, 1951.

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Stats for July 10, 1950

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about July 10, 1950:

  • 27,147 days have passed since this date.
  • 3,878 weeks have passed.
  • 2,345,504,400 seconds have passed since July 10, 1950.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 2,736,421,800 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 1,210,280,270,400 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 390,917,400 times.
  • You have taken approximately 201,713,378 steps. That's roughly 89,650 miles.
  • 28,146,053 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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