September 21st, 1950, was a Thursday. It was day 264 of 1950. The decade was the Fifties.
72 years and 9 days have passed since September 21st, 1950.
The zodiac star sign for this date is Virgo.
People who were born on this exact date.
The best-selling single on September 21st, 1950 was "Goodnight Irene" by Gordon Jenkins.
Let's take a walk down memory lane.
The date is September 21st, 1950, and it's a Thursday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Virgo. Schools and colleges are starting again and Autumn has officially arrived. As a result, temperatures are beginning to cool and trees are starting to shed their leaves.
The earthy smells of fall have started to fill the air. In music, the song "Goodnight Irene" by Gordon Jenkins is the best-selling record at the moment. Harry S. Truman is currently 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", "What's My Line?" and "Space Patrol". Children and teenagers are currently watching television shows such as "Tom and Jerry", "Jim and Judy in Teleland", "Crusader Rabbit" and "The Adventures of Paddy the Pelican". Popular toys at the moment include the likes of Tonka trucks, Toy Guns, Tiny Tears (doll) and BAS-KET Miniature Basketball.
These are trending news stories and fads that were prevalent at this time. These are topics that would have been in the media on September 21st, 1950.
During this period of time, the Korean War was being fought between South Korea and North Korea.
During the 1950s and early 1960s, a popular youth subculture called "greasers" emerged. The style included greased-back hairstyles, work pants and denim or leather jackets.
During this period, the jukebox was at the height of its popularity. Around this time, teenagers and young adults would hang out at local restaurants and diners and listen to the latest songs.
During the 1950s, "DA haircuts" were popular among men. The cut consisted of a combed back hair style that was parted down the middle at the back. "DA" stood for "Ducks 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.
During the 1950s, 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.
During the 1950s, people were using rotary phones. It was during this period that the heavier metal dial components were 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 in 1950 were dominated by the likes of 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 as the Time Person of the Year in 1950. This represented US troops fighting in the Korean War.
In the late 1940s and 1950s, more and more households were buying TV sets. In 1950, 20% of homes had a television set. By the end of the decade, that figure had risen to 90%.
Cases of Polio were particularly high during this period of time 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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News stories and other events that happened around September 21st, 1950.
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Photographs of 1950s fashion and hairstyles.
Television shows that people were watching in September, 1950.
The Colgate Comedy Hour
Comedy-musical that featured various comedians and entertainers.
The Cisco Kid
American Western drama series starring Duncan Renaldo.
The Gene Autry Show
Cowboy TV series starring Gene Autry.
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.
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.
The Adventures of Paddy the Pelican
Telecomics
Crusader Rabbit
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 from their early childhood.
If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out September 21st, 1956 instead.
Celebrities, historical figures and other notable people who were born on September 21st.
Author.
Born on September 21st, 1947
He turned 3 on this day in 1950.
Actor.
Born on September 21st, 1969
He was born exactly 19 years after this date.
Singer.
Born on September 21st, 1972
He was born exactly 22 years after this date.
TV personality.
Born on September 21st, 1981
She was born exactly 31 years after this date.
Singer.
Born on September 21st, 1989
He was born exactly 39 years after this date.
Harry S. Truman was the President of the United States on September 21st, 1950.
Clement Attlee was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on September 21st, 1950.
John A. Costello was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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