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December 21, 1950

December 21, 1950, was a Thursday. It was 74 years and 1 day ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Sagittarius.

Music charts

Top song: December 21, 1950

The best-selling single on December 21, 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 occurred 27,030 days ago. Approximately 901 months have passed. It was the 355th day of 1950, in week 51. The decade was the fifties. The start of 1951 was just 10 days away. People who were born on December 21, 1950, are now 74 years old and belong to the Baby Boomer generation. 300 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

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The date is December 21, 1950, and it's a Thursday. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Sagittarius. Christmas Day of 1950 is fast approaching and the excitement is building. Department stores are packed with Christmas shoppers, and people are meeting up with friends that they haven't seen in a while.

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. On television, people are watching popular shows such as "What's My Line?", "The Gene Autry Show", "The Cisco Kid", and "Beulah".

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.

Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Looney Tunes", "Tom and Jerry", "Crusader Rabbit", and "Telecomics". Children are playing with toys such as Foto-Electric Baseball, Toy Guns, Tiny Tears (doll), and BAS-KET Miniature Basketball.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on December 21, 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 3.
  • Native American Zodiac: December 21, 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

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on December 21, 1950.

  • Christmas 1950 is days away.

    Christmas 1950 is days away

    Christmas 1950 was just days away. The decorations were up, festive music was playing on the radio, people were buying last-minute presents for their loved ones, and stores were packed with shoppers. Schools, colleges, and non-retail businesses were also beginning to close for the holiday season.
  • 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

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Events

What happened around this time?

News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around December 21, 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 21, 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.

1950s fashion

Television shows

Television shows in December 1950

People in December 1950 were watching the following TV series:

The Jack Benny Program
The Jack Benny Program
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show
You Bet Your Life
You Bet Your Life
Beulah
Beulah
The Colgate Comedy Hour
The Colgate Comedy Hour
The Cisco Kid
The Cisco Kid
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

Cartoons and children's TV shows in December 1950

Children and teenagers were watching the following cartoons and TV series:

Telecomics
Telecomics
Crusader Rabbit
Crusader Rabbit
Jim and Judy in Teleland
Jim and Judy in Teleland

Tom and Jerry
Tom and Jerry
Looney Tunes
Looney Tunes
Toys

Toys 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 December 21, 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 21, 1956, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on December 21.

Jane Fonda

Jane Fonda

Actress
Born on December 21, 1937
She turned 13 on this day in 1950.

Frank Zappa

Frank Zappa

Musician Deceased
Born on December 21, 1940
He turned 10 on this day in 1950.

Samuel L. Jackson

Samuel L. Jackson

Actor
Born on December 21, 1948
He turned 2 on this day in 1950.

Jane Kaczmarek

Jane Kaczmarek

Actress
Born on December 21, 1955
She was born exactly 5 years after this date.

Ray Romano

Ray Romano

Actor
Born on December 21, 1957
He was born exactly 7 years after this date.

Kiefer Sutherland

Kiefer Sutherland

Actor
Born on December 21, 1966
He was born exactly 16 years after this date.

Emmanuel Macron

Emmanuel Macron

French president
Born on December 21, 1977
He was born exactly 27 years after this date.

The King of Random

The King of Random

Youtube personality Deceased
Born on December 21, 1980
He was born exactly 30 years after this date.

Steven Yeun

Steven Yeun

Actor
Born on December 21, 1983
He was born exactly 33 years after this date.

Kaitlyn Dever

Kaitlyn Dever

Actress
Born on December 21, 1996
She was born exactly 46 years after this date.

Ben Chilwell

Ben Chilwell

Soccer player
Born on December 21, 1996
He was born exactly 46 years after this date.

USA

US President

Harry S. Truman was the President of the United States on December 21, 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 December 21, 1950 was most likely conceived around March 30, 1950.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on December 21, 1950 is close to September 13, 1951.

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Stats for December 21, 1950

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about December 21, 1950:

  • 27,030 days have passed since this date.
  • 3,861 weeks have passed.
  • 2,335,392,000 seconds have passed since December 21, 1950.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 2,724,624,000 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 1,205,062,272,000 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 389,232,000 times.
  • You have taken approximately 200,843,712 steps. That's roughly 89,264 miles.
  • 28,024,704 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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