The 1950s

Explore 1065 historical events from 1950–1959.

1957

Roberto Ravaglia, Italian racing driver

Roberto Ravaglia is an Italian former racing driver, who currently runs ROAL Motorsport, who operate a Chevrolet operation in the World Touring Car Championship. Before retiring in…

Roberto Ravaglia, Italian racing driver

1957

Colin Barnes, English footballer

Colin Barnes is an English former professional footballer born in Notting Hill, London, who played as a forward in the Football League for Torquay United.

Colin Barnes, English footballer

1957

Steven Croft, English bishop and theologian

Steven John Lindsey Croft is a British bishop in the Church of England and a theologian specialising in mission. He has been Bishop of Oxford since the confirmation of his election…

Steven Croft, English bishop and theologian

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1957

Mohsen Makhmalbaf, Iranian film director

Mohsen Makhmalbaf is an Iranian film director, writer, film editor, and producer. He has made more than 20 feature films, won 50 awards, and served as a juror in more than 15 major…

Mohsen Makhmalbaf, Iranian film director

1957

Mike Clayton, Australian golfer

Michael Andrew Clayton is an Australian professional golfer, golf course architect and commentator on the game. He won the 1984 Timex Open on the European Tour and won six times on…

Mike Clayton, Australian golfer

1957

Jim Craig, American ice hockey player

James Downey Craig is an American former ice hockey goaltender who is best known for being part of the U.S. Olympic hockey team that won the gold medal at the 1980 Winter Olympics.…

Jim Craig, American ice hockey player