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  1. 1950 - Wikipedia

    1950 (MCML) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1950th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 950th year of the 2nd …

  2. What Happened in 1950 - On This Day

    What happened and who was famous in 1950? Browse important and historic events, world leaders, famous birthdays and notable deaths from the year 1950.

  3. The 1950s - American Culture & Society | HISTORY

    Jun 17, 2010 · About 4 million babies were born each year during the 1950s. In all, by the time the boom finally tapered off in 1964, there were almost 77 million “baby boomers.” After World …

  4. Major Events of 1950 - Historical Moments That Defined the Year ...

    Sep 25, 2024 · From political shifts and technological advancements to cultural breakthroughs, these events shape the world and influence the future. In this comprehensive overview, we’ll …

  5. U.S. Timeline 1950-1959 - America's Best History

    June 25, 1950 - The Korean War begins its three year conflict when troops of North Korea, backed with Soviet weaponry, invade South Korea. This act leads to U.S. involvement when …

  6. 1950s – 7 Historical Events that happened in the 1950s

    Sep 6, 2022 · In this article, we will look at 7 historical events that took place in the 1950s, with many of these events still impacting the world today. US soldiers fighting near the Ch’ongch’on …

  7. What Happened in the 1950s: A Decade of Social Change and …

    Aug 13, 2024 · In the U.S., the civil rights movement gained momentum, challenging racial segregation and discrimination. The decade also saw the emergence of youth culture, …

  8. 1950s - Wikipedia

    During the 1950s, the world population increased from 2.5 to 3.0 billion, with approximately 1 billion births and 500 million deaths. Cold War conflicts involving the influence of the rival …

  9. 1950 Events & Facts - Baby Boomers

    MAJOR EVENTS: North Korea invades South Korea; U.N. President Truman declares state of emergency after Communist China becomes involved in the conflict.

  10. Historical Events in 1950 - On This Day

    Jun 21, 2011 · Historical events from year 1950. Learn about 421 famous, scandalous and important events that happened in 1950 or search by date or keyword.