Add family and friends to see how old they were in 1951 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 J.D. Salinger
Classic or influential work of mid-20th century literature
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First commercial computer
Mid-century breakthroughs shaping modern life
by Elia Kazan
Mid-20th century influential or top-grossing film
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Democrat Party
End of WWII, Marshall Plan, Korean War
by Nat King Cole
Pre-Hot 100 era; top-selling single of the year
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Year-End Close
+14% from previous year
Postwar boom & 1960s expansion
First toy advertised on TV, with mix-and-match faces
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