Decade - 1950s

The bikini-style bathing suit was first introduced in Paris in 1946. It didn't become popular, however, until the mid-1960s with the help of models like Brigitte Bardot and Ursula Andres.

I have a baseball signed by ted willaims, bill goodman, harry worship, pete daley, sam white bill klauser, mickey Owen, mel parnell, frank Sullivan, george susie, dick gernett, gene Stephen, Tommy herd, milt bolling and others--want to know what team this is and the year??

Susan M. Tutt won 6-0, 6-0 in 20 minutes against Marion Bandy in 1969. This is the shortest tennis match ever.

Women's skirts varied in width, ranging from slender figures to the Donna Reed style puffed dress, worn with petticoats. Women usually had an hourglass figure with broader shoulders, a small waist and narrow hips. Popular trends for teen girls were poodle skirts (full skirts which may or may not have a picture of a poodle on them) and blouses. Older men wore suits, though sweaters and sweater-vests became more popular. A trend among teen boys was often to wear tighter-fitting jeans, or a leather jacket (see James Dean).

Yes. The first college football game was played in 1879. The National Football League was formed in 1920. Football was very much a part of the way of life in the 1950s.

During the 1950's the American League baseballs had the Reach trademark, and the National League baseballs had the Spalding Trademark Some time around 1876, Albert G. Spalding and his brother, J. Walter Spalding, obtained the right to produce the official National League baseball, which they would continue to produce for the next 100 years.

The American League, formally the American League of Professional Baseball Clubs combined with the National league in 1901 to form Major League baseball. Alfred James Reach, owner of The Reach sporting Goods company, sold his company to Spalding in 1889. Spalding continued to use the Reach label produced American League baseballs beginning in 1901.

NOTE: American League baseballs with the Reach Trademark had Red & Blue stitching, and the National League Spalding Trademark baseballs had Black & Red stitching up until about 1934/35 when in both league started using only red stitching.

Spalding along with the Reach label was producing Major league baseball for about 100 years until Rawlings took over around 1970, and Rawlings have been making major league baseballs ever since.

Jim Derrington was born on November 29, 1939 and made his ML debut on September 30, 1956. Alex George was born on September 27, 1938 made his ML debut on September 16, 1955. They were both 16 at the time.

AGE YEAR AGE

T1 Jim Derrington 1956 16

T1 Alex George 1955 16

T3 Jim Derrington 1957 17

T3 Joey Jay 1953 17

T3 Ron Moeller 1956 17

T3 Tim McCarver 1959 17

T3 Bob Miller 1953 17

T3 Nick Koback 1953 17

T3 Dave Skaugstad 1957 17

T3 Mike McCormick 1956 17

T3 Harry Chiti 1950 17

T3 Rod Miller 1957 17

T3 Jim Pagliaroni 1955 17

T3 Claude Osteen 1957 17

T3 Jim Woods 1957 17

T3 Fred Van Dusen 1955 17

T3 Frank Zupo 1957 17

T18 Walt Streuli 1954 18

T18 Tex Nelson 1955 18

T18 Bob Aspromonte 1956 18

T18 Harmon Killebrew 1954 18

T18 Clete Boyer 1955 18

T18 Kenny Kuhn 1955 18

T18 Jim Waugh 1952 18

T18 Don Pavletich 1957 18

T18 Dick Ellsworth 1958 18

T18 Reno Bertoia 1953 18

T18 Dick Schofield 1953 18

T18 Billy Consolo 1953 18

T18 Jim Small 1955 18

T18 Von McDaniel 1957 18

T18 Bob Miller 1954 18

T18 Roger Marquis 1955 18

T18 Jim Bolger 1950 18

T18 Bobby Henrich 1957 18

T18 Gus Keriazakos 1950 18

T18 Brooks Robinson 1955 18

T18 Stover McIlwain 1958 18

T18 Frank Leja 1954 18

T18 Lou Klimchock 1958 18

T18 Nick Koback 1954 18

T18 Mike McCormick 1957 18

T18 Harry Chiti 1951 18

T18 Bob Saverine 1959 18

T18 Joe Kirrene 1950 18

T18 Jerry Walker 1957 18

T18 Curt Flood 1956 18

T18 Al Kaline 1953 18

T18 Milt Pappas 1957 18

T18 Wayne Causey 1955 18

T18 Bill Bell 1952 18

T18 Frank Zupo 1958 18

T18 Tom Carroll 1955 18

T18 Hawk Taylor 1957 18

T55 Johnny Callison 1958 19

T55 Walt Streuli 1955 19

T55 Tex Nelson 1956 19

T55 Zoilo Versalles 1959 19

T55 Harmon Killebrew 1955 19

T55 Clete Boyer 1956 19

T55 Dave Cole 1950 19

T55 Sandy Koufax 1955 19

T55 Bill Koski 1951 19

T55 Kenny Kuhn 1956 19

T55 Gene Stephens 1952 19

T55 Jim Waugh 1953 19

T55 Joey Jay 1955 19

T55 Reno Bertoia 1954 19

T55 Ed Keegan 1959 19

T55 Dick Brodowski 1952 19

T55 Dick Schofield 1954 19

T55 Dale Coogan 1950 19

T55 Billy Consolo 1954 19

T55 J.W. Porter 1952 19

T55 Vada Pinson 1958 19

T55 Ted Tappe 1950 19

T55 Jim Small 1956 19

T55 Von McDaniel 1958 19

T55 Dan Porter 1951 19

T55 Bob Miller 1955 19

T55 Bobby Richardson 1955 19

T55 Jim Bolger 1951 19

T55 Don Drysdale 1956 19

T55 Bobby Henrich 1958 19

T55 Ron Fairly 1958 19

T55 Brooks Robinson 1956 19

T55 Frank Leja 1955 19

T55 Ted Kazanski 1953 19

T55 Bill Mazeroski 1956 19

T55 Al Silvera 1955 19

T55 Lou Klimchock 1959 19

T55 Nick Koback 1955 19

T55 Carlos Pascual 1950 19

T55 Mickey Mantle 1951 19

T55 Mike McCormick 1958 19

T55 Harry Chiti 1952 19

T55 Bobby Del Greco 1952 19

T55 Jerry Walker 1958 19

T55 Curt Flood 1957 19

T55 Al Kaline 1954 19

T55 Paul Pettit 1951 19

T55 Wayne Belardi 1950 19

T55 George Thomas 1957 19

T55 Milt Pappas 1958 19

T55 Lee Walls 1952 19

T55 Claude Osteen 1959 19

T55 Wayne Causey 1956 19

T55 Bud Black 1952 19

T55 Lindy McDaniel 1955 19

T55 Tom Carroll 1956 19

T55 Hawk Taylor 1958 19

Council housing was demolished in cities like Liverpool in the 1950s and 1960s. It was public housing rented to those who could not affort to rent other housing.

IN the 1950s a pair of tennis shoes was $0.98.

Moses Fleetwood Walker debut game May 1, 1884 as the Catcher for the Toledo Blue Stockings versus the Louisville. This is the official debut of an African American in baseball. of madern day it would be Jackie Robinson who first played in April 1945 for the Brooklyn Dodgers.

Hamburge drive-in's Movie drive-in's Movie's Skating Rinks - where they also held "Sock Hops" dances. (Drive-in is different from a drive-through. You ate or watched the movie while sitting in your car)

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The word teenager wasn't invented until 1958, but it is my opinion that young people did start doing their own thing around 1952. For a date I'm pretty sure they did things like, roller skating, go for walks, large group dances, or watching live sports like baseball or football. Around this time there were many soda shops that served things like soda, ice cream, hamburgers, and salads. I think a lot of time was spent in places like this and at the movies. About once a year there would be fairs or carnivals, and many small communities would hold baseball games for all ages.

31st Street and Main St., Kansas City MO. Lots of big bands like Artie Shaw and Benny Goodman played there in the 30's. There was a bowling alley in the basement. I missed all that as I was born in the mid 50's but it was later re-opened briefly in 1970 and renamed "Freedom Palace"I think. I went there one time to see (hear) Canned Heat. I remember seeing a cop (security) using bullets for earplugs.

U.S. factory production catalyzed by WWII played a part in US economic growth in the 1950s.

According to newspaper ads from the mid-1950s, a gallon of milk cost 92 cents. A loaf of bread cost 17 cents. You could get a pound of cheese for about 60 cents. A box of cereal cost about 19 cents. And a T-bone steak cost about 95 cents per pound.

During the 1950s many believed Americas culture was

How did African American use national attention to change policy in state and local governments in the 1950's and 1960's

U.S industries doing very well helped economic growth in the 1950s.

A period of stagflation A+

In the 1950s, a diverse range of cars was available, including classic American models like the Chevrolet Bel Air, Ford Thunderbird, and Cadillac Eldorado, which showcased bold designs and chrome finishes. The decade also saw the rise of compact cars, with models like the Volkswagen Beetle gaining popularity. Additionally, luxury vehicles and station wagons were prominent, catering to families and affluent buyers. Overall, the 1950s were marked by innovation, style, and the burgeoning influence of automotive culture.

The economic boom of the 1950s led to significant increases in consumer spending and the expansion of the middle class, as households enjoyed higher disposable incomes and access to credit. This period also saw the growth of suburbanization, as families moved to newly developed suburbs in search of affordable housing and a better quality of life. Additionally, the boom contributed to a rise in automobile ownership and the construction of extensive highway systems, reshaping American society and culture.

Joseph McCarthy

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