December 18, 1950

December 18, 1950, was a Monday. It was 73 years, 11 months, and 3 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Sagittarius.

Top song: December 18, 1950

The best-selling single on December 18, 1950 was "The Thing" by Phil Harris.

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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 27,002 days ago. Approximately 900 months have passed. It was the 352nd day of 1950, in week 51. The decade was the fifties. The end of 1950 was just 13 days away. People born on this day are currently 73 years old and belong to the Baby Boomer generation. We have gone through approximately 300 seasons of weather since this date.

Take me back to December 18, 1950

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

It is Monday, December 18, 1950. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Sagittarius. The weekend has just passed, so some people are feeling a bit down. Others are tired after partying too much.

The Christmas season of 1950 is in full swing. People are putting up their decorations and festive songs are playing on the radio. In music, the song "The Thing" by Phil Harris 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", "What's My Line?", "The Cisco Kid", and "The Jack Benny Program". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Looney Tunes", "Tom and Jerry", "Jim and Judy in Teleland", and "Telecomics". Popular toys at the moment include Foto-Electric Baseball, Toy Guns, Spinning Tops, and Tiny Tears (doll).

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

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Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on December 18, 1950, will have the star sign Sagittarius.
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 9.
Native American Zodiac: December 18, 1950 falls under the Owl.
Birthstone: A person during the month of December will have the birthstones Tanzanite, Zircon and Turquoise.
Birth flower (December): The Narcissus and the Holly.

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on December 18, 1950.

Christmas 1950
The Christmas period of 1950 was in full swing by this stage. The decorations were up, festive music was playing on the radio, people were feeling stressed, retail stores were filled with shoppers, and everyone was making plans for the big day.
The Korean War
During this time, the Korean War was being fought between South Korea and North Korea.
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 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"
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 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
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 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
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
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
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" 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 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
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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What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to December 18, 1950.

November 22, 1950: 78 people are killed after two trains collide during the evening rush hour in Queens, New York City.
November 24, 1950: The film "King Solomon's Mines", starring Deborah Kerr, is released in movie theaters.
November 25, 1950: The Great Appalachian Storm of 1950 hits the United States. Over the next six days, 383 people lose their lives and millions of dollars in damage is caused.
December 4, 1950: American mass murderer Victor Licata hangs himself in prison.
December 5, 1950:
• Korean War: China captures the North Korean capital Pyongyang as UN forces retreat.
• Boxing: Ezzard Charles retains his heavyweight championship after knocking out Nick Barone in the 11th round.
December 16, 1950: Shirley Temple announces her retirement.
This date: December 18, 1950
December 24, 1950: NFL: The Cleveland Browns defeat the Los Angeles Rams 30-28 to win the 1950 NFL Championship Game.
December 25, 1950: The comedy-drama film "Born Yesterday" is released.
December 31, 1950: Korean War: Chinese begin their attack on Seoul.
January 3, 1951: Korean War: An ongoing attack by Chinese forces the UN to withdraw from Seoul.
January 7, 1951: Korean War: Chinese forces capture the city of Seoul.
January 17, 1951: Hal Walker's musical comedy film "At War with the Army" is released.

1950s fashion

Photographs of 1950s fashion and hairstyles.

TV series on December 18, 1950

People in December 1950 were watching the following TV series:

The Jack Benny Program

The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show

You Bet Your Life

Beulah

The Colgate Comedy Hour

The Cisco Kid

The Gene Autry Show

Space Patrol

What's My Line?

The Lone Ranger

Suspense

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.

Kids TV shows on December 18, 1950

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

Telecomics

Crusader Rabbit

Jim and Judy in Teleland

Tom and Jerry

Looney Tunes

Popular toys and games in 1950

Toys and games that were popular in 1950:

BAS-KET Miniature Basketball

Tiny Tears (doll)

Spinning Tops

Toy Guns

Foto-Electric Baseball

Tonka trucks

Dimestore soldiers

Were you born on December 18, 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 December 18, 1956, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on December 18.

Franz Ferdinand

Archduke of Austria Deceased
Born on December 18, 1863
He was not alive on this date.

Joseph Stalin

Soviet Leader Deceased
Born on December 18, 1878
He turned 72 on this day in 1950.

Arthur Leigh Allen

Zodiac Killer suspect Deceased
Born on December 18, 1933
He turned 17 on this day in 1950.

Keith Richards

Musician
Born on December 18, 1943
He turned 7 on this day in 1950.

Steven Spielberg

Film director
Born on December 18, 1946
He turned 4 on this day in 1950.

Edmund Kemper

Serial killer
Born on December 18, 1948
He turned 2 on this day in 1950.

Ray Liotta

Actor Deceased
Born on December 18, 1954
He was born exactly 4 years after this date.

Brad Pitt

Actor
Born on December 18, 1963
He was born exactly 13 years after this date.

Stone Cold Steve Austin

Wrestler
Born on December 18, 1964
He was born exactly 14 years after this date.

DMX

Rapper Deceased
Born on December 18, 1970
He was born exactly 20 years after this date.

DJ Lethal

Limp Bizkit
Born on December 18, 1972
He was born exactly 22 years after this date.

Trish Stratus

Fitness model / wrestler
Born on December 18, 1975
She was born exactly 25 years after this date.

Sia

Singer
Born on December 18, 1975
She was born exactly 25 years after this date.

Katie Holmes

Actress
Born on December 18, 1978
She was born exactly 28 years after this date.

Christina Aguilera

Singer
Born on December 18, 1980
She was born exactly 30 years after this date.

Billie Eilish

Singer
Born on December 18, 2001
She was born exactly 51 years after this date.

US President

Harry S. Truman was the President of the United States on December 18, 1950.

UK Prime Minister

Clement Attlee was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Irish Taoiseach

John A. Costello was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

Note: These conception dates are based on broad estimates.

A baby that was born on December 18, 1950 was most likely conceived around March 27, 1950.
The due date for a baby that was conceived on December 18, 1950 is close to September 10, 1951.

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Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about December 18, 1950:

27,002 days have passed since this date.
3,857 weeks have passed.
2,332,972,800 seconds have passed since December 18, 1950.
If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 2,721,801,600 times.
Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 1,203,813,964,800 miles through space.
If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 388,828,800 times.
You have taken approximately 200,635,661 steps. That's roughly 89,171 miles.
27,995,674 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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Facts

Take me back to December 18, 1950

Zodiac

News, nostalgia, and fads

Christmas 1950

The Korean War

Greasers

The Jukebox

Men are getting "DA haircuts"

Sock hops

Capitalism vs Communism

The economy is booming

Rotary phones

Movies from 1950

Music in 1950

The American fighting-man

More and more people are buying television sets

Polio cases are high