August 20, 1950, was a Sunday. It was 74 years, 2 months, and 16 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Leo.
The best-selling single on August 20, 1950 was "Goodnight Irene" by Gordon Jenkins.
This date was 27,106 days ago. Approximately 904 months have passed. It was the 232nd day of 1950, in week 33. 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.
Let's take a walk down memory lane.
It is Sunday, August 20, 1950. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Leo. People are currently enjoying their weekend. However, because it's a Sunday, some are dreading the days ahead.
The summer of 1950 is coming to an end and fall is just around the corner. In music, the song "Goodnight Irene" by Gordon Jenkins 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", "Jim and Judy in Teleland", and "Crusader Rabbit". Popular toys at the moment include Dimestore soldiers, Tonka trucks, Foto-Electric Baseball, and Tiny Tears (doll).
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People in August 1950 were watching the following TV series:
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.
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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 August 20, 1956, instead.
Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on August 20.
Yugoslav and Serbian politician Deceased
Born on August 20, 1941
He turned 9 on this day in 1950.
Musician Deceased
Born on August 20, 1966
He was born exactly 16 years after this date.
Harry S. Truman was the President of the United States on August 20, 1950.
Clement Attlee was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
John A. Costello was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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