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Events of 1950
I thought it might be interesting to add the events that were happening in 1950, since most of us was born that year. All of the following information was taken from "1950 Remember When....A Nostalgic Look Back in Time", published by SeekPublishing.
| 1950 Timeline | 1950 World News | 1950 National News | 1950 Sports News | 1950 Cost of Living |
| 1950 Birth Notices | 1950 Music & Movie Favorites | |||
1950 Timeline
| January | February | March |
| Jerusalem becomes the official capital of
Israel.
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London: Atom scientist Klauss Fuchs is jailed
as a spy.
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Truman warns congress that foreign aid cuts
would risk WWIII
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| April | May | June |
| Penicillin is used to wipe out venereal
disease in Haiti.
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Diner's Club issues its first credit card.
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The Supreme Court bars segregation in two
colleges.
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| July | August | September |
| The U.S. Army calls 100,000 through selective
service.
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In California, a B-29 carrying an A-bomb
crashes into a trailer camp, killing 17.
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A French weather ship hits drifting WWII mine
in English Channel, 51 are killed in the blast.
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| October | November | December |
| The FCC authorizes CBS to begin commercial
color TV broadcasts.
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Blizzards kill 250 across the United States.
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James Dean begins his career with an
appearance in a Pepsi Commercial.
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1950 World News
North Korea invades South Korea on June 25, capturing Seoul.
The Soviet Union announces its possession of the atomic bomb.
The U.S. officially recognizes Vietnam and begins military support of its regime.
The Soviet Union and China sign a treaty which names Japan and the U.S. as enemies.
King Leopold, after six years in exile, returns to Belgium.
The Mambo is introduced from Cuba.
The International Olympic Committee votes admission to West Germany and Japan in 1952
1950 National News
The one-piece windshield is offered on the new Cadillac.
The FBI begins its "Tem Most Wanted Criminals" publicity campaign.
President Truman orders the production of the hydrogen bomb.
U.S. Census finds 150 million people.
The Brink's robbery in Boston involves seven men who have stolen nearly $3,000,000 from Brink's headquarters.
Television ownership in the U.S. begins to increase sharply, with estimates showing 8 million sets being used.
Federal troops take control of U.S. railroads; Truman orders the move in order to prevent a strike.
1950 Sports News
World Series Champion - New York Yankees
U.S. Open Golf - Ben Hogan
Pro Football Champion - Cleveland Browns
Indianapolis 500 Winner - Johnnie Parsons/124.002 MPH
Stanley Cup Winner - Detroit Red Wings
NCAA Basketball Champion - City College of New York
College Football Champion - Oklahoma
Heisman Trophy Winner - Vic Janowicz from Ohio State
Remember When - At their annual meeting, NFL Owners approved the unlimited substitution rule that had been used on a trial basis in 1949, setting the stage for two-platoon football and the game's modern specialist.
1950 Cost of Living
Living
| New Home | $8,450.00 |
| Average Income | $3,216.00 per year |
| New Car | $1,511.00 |
| Average Rent | $75.00 per month |
| Tuition to Harvard University | $600.00 per year |
| Movie Ticket | $0.65 each |
| Gasoline | $0.18 per gallon |
| United States Postage Stamp | $0.03 each |
Food
| Granulated Sugar | $0.85 for 10 pounds |
| Vitamin D Milk | $0.84 per gallon |
| Ground Coffee | $0.70 per pound |
| Bacon | $0.50 per pound |
| Eggs | $0.24 per dozen |
| Fresh Ground Hamburger | $0.49 per pound |
| Fresh Baked Bread | $0.14 per loaf |
1950 Birth Notices
| January 18 - John Hughes - Director | February 3 - Morgan Fairchild - Actress |
| February 18 - Cybill Shepard - Actress | April 12 - David Cassidy - Entertainer |
| May 13 - Stevie Wonder | June 20 - Lionel Richie |
| September 21 - Bill Murray - Actor | October 11 - John Candy |
1950 Music and Movie Favorites
Music
All My Love (Bolero) by Patti Page
Chattanoogie Shoe-Shine by Red Foley
The Cry of the Wild Goose by Frankie Laine
Hoop-Dee-Doo by Perry Como
I Wanna Be Loved by The Andrews Sisters
Mona Lisa by Nat "King" Cole
Rag Mop by the Ames Brothers
Sentimental Me by the Ames Brothers
The Tennessee Waltz by Patti Page
The Thing by Phil Harris
Movies
All About Eve - Academy Award Winner
Cinderella
Sunset Blvd
Father of the Bride
Rashomon
Born Yesterday
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