| Millennium: | 1st millennium |
| Centuries: | 1st century BC – 1st century – 2nd century |
| Decades: | 20s 30s 40s – 50s – 60s 70s 80s |
| Years: | 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 |
| Categories: | Births – Deaths – Architecture Establishments – Disestablishments |
- Note: Sometimes the '50s is used as shorthand for the 1950s, the 1850s, or other such decades in various centuries – see List of decades
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".
Events and trends
- The Roman emperor Claudius is murdered (54), succeeded by Nero
- The Tocharian empire is united under Kujula Kadphises, and becomes the Kushan Empire.
- Buddhism introduced to China by the emperor Ming
Significant people
- Claudius, Roman Emperor (41–54)
- Nero, Roman Emperor (54–68)
- Kujula Kadphises, Kushan emperor
- Paul of Tarsus, Christian evangelist
- Emperor Ming of Han China
References in popular culture
- Mystery Science Theater 3000's Tom Servo sang a song about the 50s in episode 814, Riding With Death.
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