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October 20th, 1950

October 20th, 1950, was a Friday. It was Day 293 of 1950. The decade was the Fifties.

72 years, 7 months, and 8 days have passed since October 20th, 1950.

The zodiac star sign for this date is Libra.

Birthdays

Born on October 20th, 1950.

People who were born on this exact date.

Music charts

Top song: October 20th, 1950

The best-selling single on October 20th, 1950 was "Goodnight Irene" by Gordon Jenkins.

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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.

Take me back to October 20th, 1950!

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

The date is October 20th, 1950, and it's a Friday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Libra. Most people have "that Friday feeling" and are looking forward to the weekend.

The summer is long gone. Temperatures have started to become much cooler and the evenings are beginning to get darker. Fallen leaves have carpeted driveways, lawns, pathways, and sidewalks. There is also a fresh, earthy scent in the air. Halloween of 1950 is quickly approaching.

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 Lone Ranger", "What's My Line?", "The Gene Autry Show", and "The Colgate Comedy Hour".

Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Looney Tunes", "Tom and Jerry", "Jim and Judy in Teleland", and "Crusader Rabbit". Popular toys at the moment include Foto-Electric Baseball, Toy Guns, Spinning Tops, and BAS-KET Miniature Basketball.

News

News topics, nostalgic fads, and pop culture events.

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on October 20th, 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.

Information

Facts.

Basic facts and information about this date:

  • 72 years, 7 months, and 8 days have passed since October 20th, 1950.
  • Week Number: This date occurred during Week 42 of 1950.
  • Leap Year: 1950 was not a leap year.
  • Age: People born on October 20th, 1950, are now 72 years old.
  • Generation: People born in 1950 belong to the Baby Boomer generation.

Personality traits.

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Events

Around this time.

Notable events that happened close to October 20th, 1950.

  • September 22nd, 1950: Korean War: UN forces begin an assault on the city of Seoul.
  • September 24th, 1950: The Chinchaga forest fire in Canada covers the eastern United States in a thick haze of smoke.
  • September 27th, 1950: Boxing: Ezzard Charles defeats Joe Louis to retain his World Heavyweight Championship.
  • September 29th, 1950: Korean War: The city of Seoul is recaptured by UN forces.
  • October 7th, 1950: Baseball: The New York Yankees defeat the Philadelphia Phillies by 4-0 to win the 1950 World Series.
  • October 12th, 1950: The first episode of "The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show" is aired on CBS.
  • October 13th, 1950: The drama film "All About Eve", starring Bette Davis and Anne Baxter, is released in movie theaters.
  • This date: October 20th, 1950
  • October 25th, 1950: Korean War: Chinese troops cross over into North Korea.
  • October 28th, 1950: The first episode of "The Jack Benny Program" is aired on television.
  • November 13th, 1950: Venezuelan president Carlos Delgado Chalbaud is kidnapped and murdered in Caracas.
  • November 17th, 1950: Phil Harris' novelty song "The Thing" reaches the Billboard charts.
Zodiac info

Horoscope, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Zodiac and birthstone information.

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  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on October 20th, 1950, will have the star sign Libra.
  • Zodiac Element: Air.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1950 was the year of the Tiger (Yang Fire).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 9.
  • Native American Zodiac: October 20th, 1950 falls under the Raven.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of October will have the birthstones Tourmaline and Opal.
  • Birth flower (October): The Marigold and the Cosmos.

Photos of 1950s fashion.

Photographs of 1950s fashion and hairstyles.

Photos of 1950s fashion.

Television shows

TV shows in 1950.

Television shows that people were watching in October 1950.

The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show
TV series that broadcast on CBS.

You Bet Your Life
You Bet Your Life
Comedy quiz series hosted by Groucho Marx.

Beulah
Beulah
Comedy series starring Hattie McDaniel as Beulah Brown.

The Colgate Comedy Hour
The Colgate Comedy Hour
Comedy-musical that featured various comedians and entertainers.

The Cisco Kid
The Cisco Kid
American Western drama series starring Duncan Renaldo.

The Gene Autry Show
The Gene Autry Show
Cowboy TV series starring Gene Autry.

Space Patrol
Space Patrol
Sci-fi series starring Ed Kemmer and Lyn Osborn.

What's My Line?
What's My Line?
Panel game show.

The Lone Ranger
The Lone Ranger
American Western drama TV series.

Suspense
Suspense
Anthology series that was hosted by Rex Marshall.

The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
Variety 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 October 20th, 1950.

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

Telecomics
Telecomics

Crusader Rabbit
Crusader Rabbit

Jim and Judy in Teleland
Jim and Judy in Teleland

Looney Tunes
Looney Tunes

Toys

Popular toys and games in 1950.

Toys and games that were popular on this date 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 this date?

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 October 20th, 1956, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays.

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on October 20th.

Mickey Mantle

Baseball player. Deceased
Born on October 20th, 1931
He turned 19 on this day in 1950.

Scott Hall

Wrestler. Deceased
Born on October 20th, 1958
He was born exactly 8 years after this date.

Viggo Mortensen

Actor.
Born on October 20th, 1958
He was born exactly 8 years after this date.

Kamala Harris

US Vice President.
Born on October 20th, 1964
She was born exactly 14 years after this date.

Snoop Dogg

Rapper.
Born on October 20th, 1971
He was born exactly 21 years after this date.

John Krasinski

Actor.
Born on October 20th, 1979
He was born exactly 29 years after this date.

Candice Swanepoel

Actor.
Born on October 20th, 1988
She was born exactly 38 years after this date.

USA

US President.

Harry S. Truman was the President of the United States on October 20th, 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 October 20th, 1950 was most likely conceived around January 27th, 1950.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on October 20th, 1950 is close to July 13th, 1951.

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Stats for October 20th, 1950

Time difference & statistics.

Here are some fun statistics about October 20th, 1950.

  • A total of 26,518 days have passed since this date.
  • 3,788 weeks have passed.
  • 2,291,155,200 seconds have passed since the October 20th, 1950.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beated approximately 2,673,014,400 times.
  • Since October 20th, 1950, the Earth has travelled approximately 1,182,236,083,200 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 381,859,200 times.
  • If you were born on this day, you have taken approximately 197,039,347 steps. That's about 87,573 miles!
  • Since this date, 27,493,862 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere!
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