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July 28, 1950

July 28, 1950, was a Friday. It was the 209th day of 1950. The decade was the fifties.

73 years and 8 months have passed since July 28, 1950.

The zodiac star sign for this date is Leo.

Music charts

Top song: July 28, 1950

The best-selling single on July 28, 1950 was "Mona Lisa" by Nat King Cole.

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 26,907 days ago. Approximately 897 months have passed. It was the 209th day of 1950, in week 30. The decade was the fifties. People born on this day are currently 73 years old and belong to the Baby Boomer generation. 299 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

Take me back to July 28, 1950

Let's go back to the fifties.

It is Friday, July 28, 1950. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Leo. People have "that Friday feeling" and are excited for the weekend.

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 Ed Sullivan Show", "The Lone Ranger", "Space Patrol", and "The Gene Autry Show". 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, Spinning Tops, and BAS-KET Miniature Basketball.

News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on July 28, 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

Check out our personality summary for people who were born on July 28, 1950.

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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to July 28, 1950.

  • 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 28, 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.
Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on July 28, 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 5.
  • Native American Zodiac: July 28, 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.

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 28, 1950

If you were a kid on July 28, 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 28, 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 28, 1956, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on July 28.

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis

First Lady of the United States Deceased
Born on July 28, 1929
She turned 21 on this day in 1950.

Hugo Chavez

Hugo Chavez

Venezuelan President Deceased
Born on July 28, 1954
He was born exactly 4 years after this date.

Terry Fox

Terry Fox

Athlete Deceased
Born on July 28, 1958
He was born exactly 8 years after this date.

Elizabeth Berkley

Elizabeth Berkley

Actress
Born on July 28, 1974
She was born exactly 24 years after this date.

Afroman

Afroman

Rapper
Born on July 28, 1974
He was born exactly 24 years after this date.

Soulja Boy

Soulja Boy

Rapper
Born on July 28, 1990
He was born exactly 40 years after this date.

Cher Lloyd

Cher Lloyd

Singer
Born on July 28, 1993
She was born exactly 43 years after this date.

Harry Kane

Harry Kane

Soccer player
Born on July 28, 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 28, 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 28, 1950 was most likely conceived around November 4, 1949.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on July 28, 1950 is close to April 20, 1951.

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Stats for July 28, 1950

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about July 28, 1950:

  • 26,907 days have passed since this date.
  • 3,843 weeks have passed.
  • 2,324,768,400 seconds have passed since July 28, 1950.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 2,712,229,800 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 1,199,580,494,400 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 387,461,400 times.
  • You have taken approximately 199,930,082 steps. That's roughly 88,858 miles!
  • Since this date, 27,897,221 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere!
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