Vol. 1950s · No. 1950 · PRICE 25¢
The 1950 Times
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June 25, 1950 | Geopolitics
Dawn of the Cold War and Mid-Century Culture
As global tension flared with the outbreak of the Korean War, the 1950s kicked off with an explosive mix of geopolitical shifts and cultural triumphs. From the debut of timeless entertainment to historic achievements in sports and medicine, this pivotal year reshaped the modern world.
Charles Schulz Debuts 'Peanuts'
Charlie Brown and Snoopy make their first appearance in seven newspapers, launching one of the most influential comic strips in history.
Uruguay Silences the Maracanã
In a shocking upset before nearly 200,000 spectators, Uruguay defeats host nation Brazil to capture the 1950 FIFA World Cup trophy.
Also this year
'Sunset Boulevard' Hits Theaters
August 10, 1950 | Billy Wilder | Film
Billy Wilder's dark masterpiece about a faded silent film star brilliantly exposes the cynical, tragic underside of Hollywood fame.
The Birth of Formula One Racing
May 13, 1950 | Silverstone, UK
Giuseppe Farina wins the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, inaugurating the very first official Drivers' World Championship in motorsport history.
Disney Premieres 'Cinderella'
February 15, 1950 | Animation
Walt Disney Animation releases a beloved classic that revitalizes the studio and cements iconic fairy-tale imagery for generations to come.
First Successful Kidney Transplant
June 17, 1950 | Chicago, USA
Dr. Richard Lawler performs the world's first successful kidney transplant in Chicago, opening a revolutionary new era in modern medicine.
The Great Brink's Robbery
January 17, 1950 | Boston, USA
Armed masked men steal over $2.7 million from a Boston armor building, executing what newspapers immediately label the crime of the century.