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Born in 1950: United States

This was United States in 1950. Add your birthday to see your exact day.

What was United States like in 1950?

Here is what United States was like in 1950. The biggest song was “Goodnight Irene”. In cinemas, people watched “Samson and Delilah”. In the news: Fire at Mercy Hospital in Davenport, Iowa. 1950 was also the Year of the Metal Tiger, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 1950.

Songs

  • Goodnight Irene · Gordon Jenkins & The Weavers
  • Mona Lisa · Nat King Cole
  • Third Man Theme · Anton Karas
  • Sam's Song · Gary & Bing Crosby with Matty Matlock
  • Play a Simple Melody · Gary & Bing Crosby with Matty Matlock

Films

  • Samson and Delilah · Paramount
  • King Solomon's Mines · MGM
  • Annie Get Your Gun · MGM

On TV

  • Texaco Star Theater · NBC
  • Fireside Theatre · NBC
  • Philco TV Playhouse · NBC

Cartoons

  • Crusader Rabbit · Jay Ward / Alexander Anderson (1950-08-01)

Cars

  • Nash Rambler · Nash Motors

Phones and gadgets

  • Western Electric Model 500 telephone · Western Electric (Bell System)
  • First TV remote control (with a cord) · Zenith

Fashion

  • Greasers
  • The ducktail haircut
  • Poodle skirts

Sports

  • Minneapolis Lakers win the NBA championship · 1950 NBA Finals (1950-04-23)
  • USA stuns England 1–0 at the World Cup · 1950 FIFA World Cup (1950-06-29)
  • New York Yankees win the World Series · 1950 World Series (1950-10-07)

Popular baby names

  • Linda · Girls
  • James · Boys
  • Mary · Girls
  • Robert · Boys
  • Patricia · Girls
  • John · Boys

In the news

  • Fire at Mercy Hospital in Davenport, Iowa (1950-01-07)
  • The Great Brink's Robbery in Boston (1950-01-17)
  • McCarthy claims Communists in the State Department (1950-02-09)
  • Chicago streetcar crash (1950-05-25)
  • The Korean War begins (1950-06-25)
  • Truman sends US forces to defend South Korea (1950-06-27)
  • USA stuns England at the World Cup (1950-06-29)
  • 'Peanuts' appears for the first time (1950-10-02)

1950: the Year of the Metal Tiger

People born from about 4 February 1950 to 3 February 1951 share the Tiger as their year animal, with the Metal element: courage and big energy with focus and strength. Those born earlier in January belong to the Earth Ox year.

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Frequently asked questions

What was United States like in 1950?

Here is what United States was like in 1950. The biggest song was “Goodnight Irene”. In cinemas, people watched “Samson and Delilah”. In the news: Fire at Mercy Hospital in Davenport, Iowa. 1950 was also the Year of the Metal Tiger, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 1950.

What was the No. 1 song in United States in 1950?

“Goodnight Irene” was the biggest song of 1950 in United States.

What animal year was 1950?

1950 was the Year of the Metal Tiger, from about 4 February 1950 to 3 February 1951. People born in January 1950 belong to the Earth Ox year.

What were popular baby names in United States in 1950?

Popular names included Linda, James, Mary, and Robert.

How old is someone born in 1950?

Someone born in 1950 turns 76 in 2026.

How can I see the exact day I was born?

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Last updated October 27, 2026