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The 1950s (pronounced nineteen-fifties; commonly abbreviated as the "Fifties" or the "' 50s") (among other variants) was a decade that began on January 1, 1950, and ended on December 31, 1959. Throughout the decade, the world continued its recovery from World War II , aided by the post-World War II economic expansion .
The 1950s (pronounced nineteen-fifties; commonly abbreviated as the "Fifties" or the "' 50s") (among other variants) was a decade that began on January 1, 1950, and ended on December 31, 1959. Throughout the decade, the world continued its recovery from World War II , aided by the post-World War II economic expansion .
Pat Boone became one of the most successful artists of the 50s with his heavily pop-influenced "covers" of R&B hits like "Two Hearts, Two Kisses (Make One Love)", "Ain't That a Shame", and "At My Front Door (Crazy Little Mama)". Boone got his fame by covering black R&B hits; his cover versions of the original artists outsold the originals.
Granted, the name says its focus is the '60s, but the bio adds that there are some images from the '50s, '70s, and '80s. So, maybe we could say it’s a page of vintage interior photos. #13 A ...
Nina Shoes brand was founded in the ‘50s and relaunched its archive collection this year to nod back to the company’s founding. Among the shoe styles reinvented for the collection are wood ...
5. Dressing Up Was Mandatory. Going out to dinner in the 1950s was a formal affair — and both men and women dressed accordingly. Men wore suits and ties, while women donned dresses and heels.
Increasing numbers enjoyed high wages, larger houses, better schools, more cars and home comforts like vacuum cleaners, washing machines—which were all made for labor-saving and to make housework easier. Inventions familiar in the early 21st century made their first appearance during this era.
The 50s decade ran from January 1, 50, to December 31, 59. It was the sixth decade in the Anno Domini / Common Era , if the nine-year period from 1 AD to 9 AD is considered as a "decade". The early years of the decade saw Roman and Parthian intervention in the Iberian–Armenian War , a conflict which led Tiridates I to become King of Armenia ...