May 26, 1950, was a Friday. It was 74 years, 5 months, and 30 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Gemini.
Notable events that occurred on May 26, 1950:
The best-selling single on May 26, 1950 was "The Third Man Theme" by Anton Karas.
This date was 27,212 days ago. Approximately 907 months have passed. It was the 146th day of 1950, in week 21. The decade was the fifties. People born on this day are currently 74 years old and belong to the Baby Boomer generation. 302 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.
Let's go back to the fifties.
It is Friday, May 26, 1950. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Gemini. People have "that Friday feeling" and are excited for the weekend.
The summer of 1950 has finally arrived. The weather has warmed up, and the evenings are brighter than usual. The school year is nearly finished. In music, the song "The Third Man Theme" by Anton Karas 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. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Suspense", "The Lone Ranger", "What's My Line?", and "Space Patrol".
Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Looney Tunes", "Tom and Jerry", and "Jim and Judy in Teleland". Popular toys at the moment include Foto-Electric Baseball, Toy Guns, Tiny Tears (doll), and BAS-KET Miniature Basketball.
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on May 26, 1950.
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Notable events that happened close to May 26, 1950.
In May 1950, TV audiences were watching the following 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.
If you were a kid on May 26, 1950, then you were probably watching the following cartoons and TV shows:
If you were a child on this date, then you may have had some of the following toys:
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 May 26, 1956, instead.
Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on May 26.
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Harry S. Truman was the President of the United States on May 26, 1950.
Clement Attlee was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
John A. Costello was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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