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July 26, 1950

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

Music charts

Top song: July 26, 1950

The best-selling single on July 26, 1950 was "Mona Lisa" by Nat King Cole.

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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 27,131 days ago. Approximately 904 months have passed. It was the 207th day of 1950, in week 30. The decade was the fifties. People born on this day are currently 74 years old and belong to the Baby Boomer generation. 301 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

Take me back to July 26, 1950

Let's go back to the fifties.

It is Wednesday, July 26, 1950. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Leo. It is "Hump Day", so many are beginning to think about the weekend ahead.

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 "The Lone Ranger", "What's My Line?", "Space Patrol", and "The Gene Autry Show". 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 Dimestore soldiers, Tonka trucks, Spinning Tops, and BAS-KET Miniature Basketball.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on July 26, 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 3.
  • Native American Zodiac: July 26, 1950 falls under the Salmon.
  • 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 26, 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 July 26, 1950.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • This date: July 26, 1950
  • 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.
  • August 24, 1950: The American Western film "Broken Arrow" is released in movie theaters.

1950s fashion

Photographs of 1950s fashion and hairstyles.

1950s fashion

Television shows

TV shows in 1950

In July 1950, TV audiences were watching the following 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 July 26, 1950

If you were a kid on July 26, 1950, then you were probably watching the following cartoons and TV shows:

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

If you were a child on this date, then you may have had some of the following toys:

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 26, 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 26, 1956, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on July 26.

Stanley Kubrick

Stanley Kubrick

Film director Deceased
Born on July 26, 1928
He turned 22 on this day in 1950.

Mick Jagger

Mick Jagger

Singer
Born on July 26, 1943
He turned 7 on this day in 1950.

Kiki Camarena

Kiki Camarena

DEA agent Deceased
Born on July 26, 1947
He turned 3 on this day in 1950.

Kevin Spacey

Kevin Spacey

Actor
Born on July 26, 1959
He was born exactly 9 years after this date.

Sandra Bullock

Sandra Bullock

Actress
Born on July 26, 1964
She was born exactly 14 years after this date.

Jason Statham

Jason Statham

Actor
Born on July 26, 1967
He was born exactly 17 years after this date.

Kendall Francois

Kendall Francois

Serial killer Deceased
Born on July 26, 1971
He was born exactly 21 years after this date.

Kate Beckinsale

Kate Beckinsale

Actress
Born on July 26, 1973
She was born exactly 23 years after this date.

Jacinda Ardern

Jacinda Ardern

New Zealand Prime Minister
Born on July 26, 1980
She was born exactly 30 years after this date.

Jimmy Karz

Jimmy Karz

Actor
Born on July 26, 1984
He was born exactly 34 years after this date.

Elizabeth Gillies

Elizabeth Gillies

Actress
Born on July 26, 1993
She was born exactly 43 years after this date.

Stormzy

Stormzy

Rapper
Born on July 26, 1993
He was born exactly 43 years after this date.

USA

US President

Harry S. Truman was the President of the United States on July 26, 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 26, 1950 was most likely conceived around November 2, 1949.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on July 26, 1950 is close to April 18, 1951.

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Stats for July 26, 1950

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about July 26, 1950:

  • 27,131 days have passed since this date.
  • 3,875 weeks have passed.
  • 2,344,122,000 seconds have passed since July 26, 1950.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 2,734,809,000 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 1,209,566,952,000 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 390,687,000 times.
  • You have taken approximately 201,594,492 steps. That's roughly 89,598 miles.
  • 28,129,464 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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