Add family and friends to see how old they were in 1950 and discover what was popular when they were growing up.
Most Popular Names
Top boys name: James, Top girls name: Linda
Mid-20th century U.S. naming trends with Mary, Linda, and Michael dominating
by C.S. Lewis
Classic or influential work of mid-20th century literature
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First universal credit card
Mid-century breakthroughs shaping modern life
by Billy Wilder
Mid-20th century influential or top-grossing film
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Democrat Party
End of WWII, Marshall Plan, Korean War
by Gordon Jenkins & The Weavers
Pre-Hot 100 era; top-selling single of the year
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Year-End Close
+18% from previous year
Postwar boom & 1960s expansion
First playsets with peg-shaped figures
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