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Decade - 1950s

The 1950s was the decade that started on January 1, 1950, and ended on December 31, 1959. The most notable events in the 1950s include the Korean War (1950-1953) and the launch of the satellite, "Sputnik 1" (1957).

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The cost of a hershey's candy bar in the 1950's?

All candy bars cost 5 cents in the fifties, except for Mounds & Almond Joy, which cost 10 cents. Most kids would occasionally buy these latter two, although nobody had any idea why they cost more.

How much did a gallon of milk cost in the 1950s?

in 1950 a gallon of milk costed 0.84 in 1950 a gallon of milk costed 0.84

What were popular foods in the 50s?

Casseroles were a popular food in the 1950s. Tuna casserole, and green bean casserole for example. Meatloaf, and burgers were also popular.

How and why has food changed from 1950 to today's?

This would be practically an infinite list but to start:
Drinks with non-nutritive sweetners such as saccharine and aspartame even though saccharine was being patented in 1950.
Potato chips made from dehydrated potatoes such as Pringles were not introduced until the early 1970's.
Because of distribution there are foods that were only available to local areas during the 1950's.
Ultra High Temperature Pasteurized milk came into being in the 1960's.

How much did soda cost in the 1950's?

The cost of a can of soda pop in 1955 was 10 cents. Today a single can of soda pop can cost a dollar or more depending on where it is bought.

What was the price of a Coca Cola in 1950?

A 6.5 ounce glass of Coca Cola was 5 cents in 1950, the same price it was when it was introduced in 1886. The price remained the same because inflation did not go up very fast in that period and many other factors.

Did they have cereal in the 1950s?

Yes, they had oatmeal, cornflakes, rice crispies and Wheatabex for starters.

How much is a kader b3525 doll worth?

kader doll b3525 is the largest of the kader dolls ap25 '' and sell between $80and $100+ depending on condition. in australia.

What is the value of Canadian 1950s pennies?

I'm not really sure how to answer this question, so I will just put all the values on here.

1950: Between two cents and $2.

1951: Between 2 cents and $2.

1952: Between 2 cents and $1.90.

1952 (double 952): 75 cents to $6.00.

1953: Anywhere from 2 cents to $5.80, depending on a multitude of errors and variations.

1954: 1 cent to $2.00

1955: Anywhere from 2 cents to six hundred dollars, depending on a multitude of variations.

1956: Anywhere from 2 cents to 48 cents.

1957: Anywhere from 2 cents to $2.50.

1958: Anywhere from 2 cents to $2.50

1959: Anywhere from 2 cents to $2.50.

These values, of course, depend on the condition of the coin. A 1959 penny in good condition would be 2 cents, but one in uncirculated condition would be $2.50.

How much was postage in the 1950's?

In the U.S., 3 cents for the first ounce of a letter from 1932 until 31 July 1958. 4 cents from 1 August 1958 until 6 January 1963.

How much are Elvis dolls worth?

there are several variables to consider. how rare and what stage of his life was it owned. and worn?

most originals are worth $75000 to $110000.

What technological advances were made between 1950 and 2004?

Cell phones, computers, transistors, digital watches, seat belts in cars, color TV, satellite TV, cable TV, hybrid cars, solar panels, handheld calculator, Apple products, Cd's, blue ray, VCR, tape deck, computer games, fax machines, silicon chips, tablets, paper shredders, backup cameras in cars, car air conditioning, Bluetooth, recycle bins, microwaves, Internet, email , web sites, ebooks, high def TV, touchtone phones. This is just a few things.

What was introduced to consumerism in the 1950's?

Television and automobile sales skyrocketed in the 1950s. With the massive growth in suburban populations, automobiles were needed more than ever, and were within reach for many first-time buyers. Families of all income brackets were buying televisions at a rate of five million a year. Some TV shows, like The Goldbergsand The Honeymooners, catered to working- and middle-class viewers with storylines about ethnic families. In addition, television provided a potent medium for advertisers to reach inside American homes, creating desires for other products.

Why weren't computers marketed to homes in the 1950's?

A computer in the 1950's would have been the size of a house, so it was both expensive and impractical to own one

What were some new products invented in the 1950's?

During the 1950s many new products were invented. One product that was invented was the jukebox. Rock and Roll music became very popular during this time period and the invention of the jukebox made it easier to access this style of music more often. Edit: The coin-operated jukebox was actually invented around 1889. In the late 1920s a dance style often found in many small clubs was called "juking" (the clubs often called "juke-joints"). The coin-operated record-machine found in many of them, which was being sold under several names by this time, became known as a jukebox. By the middle 1930s jukeboxes were very common. -Dadfad Im confused. Which ones right? -Pjb32

How big was a tv in the 1950s?

The 1950s saw huge growth in the television market and hundred of new models were released over the decade. Screen sizes were increasing during that time. At the start of the period, a typical television screen was in the region of 12 inches or so but the cabinets tended to be much larger. At the close of the decade, sizes had reached 21 inches although the increase in cabinet size meant that larger televisions were often free standing and were pieces of furniture in their own right.

When Which industry grew most rapidly during the 1950s?

farming, mining, service, and manufacturing are all answers to this question, but none of them are new.