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YEAR-BY-YEAR IN HISTORY -- "1950"
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Memories of 1950-1951 [VHS]Memories of 1950-1951 [VHS]
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U.S. Population in 1950 was 152,271,417.
Korea: The Forgotten War (7pc) [VHS]Korea: The Forgotten War (7pc) [VHS]
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The U.S. sent Armed Forces to South Korea in 1950, at the beginning of the three-year Korean War.
All About EveAll About Eve
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"All About Eve" won the Academy Award for "Best Picture" of 1950.
1950 'The Ford 6' Sales Brochure [eb4832SU]1950 'The Ford 6' Sales Brochure [eb4832SU]
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There was an assassination attempt against President Truman in late 1950 (on November 1st). Truman was not injured, but one guard was killed in the gunplay.
History of the 20th Century 6: 1950-1959 [VHS]History of the 20th Century 6: 1950-1959 [VHS]
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Average yearly salary during the decade of the 1950s --- $2,992.
Sunset Boulevard (Special Collector's Edition)Sunset Boulevard (Special Collector's Edition)
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Cost of a first-class stamp in 1950: 3 cents.
The American Dream: The 50's (Our American Century)The American Dream: The 50's (Our American Century) by Time-Life Books
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TV was brand-new when the 1950s dawned. The top-rated television program for the 1950-1951 season was NBC's "The Texaco Star Theater".
The Jackie Robinson Story [VHS]The Jackie Robinson Story [VHS]
The average Life Expectancy in the year 1950 was 68.2 years.
1950 PONTIAC CATALINA Sales Brochure [eb4964N]1950 PONTIAC CATALINA Sales Brochure [eb4964N]
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In 1950, the Diners Club issued the very first credit card in the United States (invented by Diners Club founder Frank McNamara). American Express followed in 1958.
1950 STUDEBAKER Full Line Sales Brochure [eb5832N]1950 STUDEBAKER Full Line Sales Brochure [eb5832N]
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World population in 1950 was 2.556 billion people.
The Jazz SingerThe Jazz Singer
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Al Jolson died in 1950 (October 23rd).
1950 DESOTO Full Line Sales Brochure [eb4481N]1950 DESOTO Full Line Sales Brochure [eb4481N]
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The first COLOR television broadcasts were initiated in the year 1950.
1950 World Series - New York vs Philadelphia [VHS]1950 World Series - New York vs Philadelphia [VHS]
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In baseball -- The 1950 World Series saw the New York Yankees sweep the Philadelphia Phillies, 4 games to none. The deciding game was a Yanks' 5-2 win at Yankee Stadium, in front of a crowd of 68,098.
The Gods of Olympia Stadium: Legends of the Detroit Red WingsThe Gods of Olympia Stadium: Legends of the Detroit Red Wings by Richard Kincaide
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1950, in hockey -- The Detroit Red Wings won the Stanley Cup by beating the New York Rangers, 4 games to 3.
Roaring Through the Century, The Indianapolis 500 [VHS]Roaring Through the Century, The Indianapolis 500 [VHS] by Dave Meyer
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Johnnie Parsons won the "Indianapolis 500" in 1950.
Ten Best Kentucky DerbiesTen Best Kentucky Derbies by The Staff and Correspondents of the Blood-Horse
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The 76th Kentucky Derby was held in 1950, with the horse "Middleground" crossing the finish line first. The jockey riding the winning horse was William Boland.
D.O.A.D.O.A.
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1950's Retro Candy Gift Box1950's Retro Candy Gift Box
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1950 PLYMOUTH Full Line Sales Brochure [eb4085N]1950 PLYMOUTH Full Line Sales Brochure [eb4085N]
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Cheaper By the DozenCheaper By the Dozen
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1950 RAMBLER Convertible LANDAU Sales Brochure [eb5857N]1950 RAMBLER Convertible LANDAU Sales Brochure [eb5857N]
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1950 BUICK SPECIAL Sales Brochure [eb4778N]1950 BUICK SPECIAL Sales Brochure [eb4778N]
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Billboard Pop Memories: 1950-1954Billboard Pop Memories: 1950-1954 by Various Artists
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HarveyHarvey
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