The 1950s

Explore 1065 historical events from 1950–1959.

1956 70 years ago

Richard Madeley, English journalist and author

Richard Holt Madeley is an English television presenter and writer. Alongside his wife Judy Finnigan, he presented ITV's This Morning and Channel 4 chat show Richard & Judy (2001–2…

Richard Madeley, English journalist and author

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1956 70 years ago

Sugar Ray Leonard, American boxer

Ray Charles Leonard, better known as Sugar Ray Leonard, is an American former professional boxer. Often regarded as one of the greatest boxers of all time, he competed professional…

Sugar Ray Leonard, American boxer

1956 70 years ago

Annise Parker, American politician

Annise Danette Parker is an American politician from the state of Texas. A Democrat, Parker served as the 61st Mayor of Houston, Texas, from 2010 until 2016. She also served as an …

Annise Parker, American politician

1956 70 years ago

Dave Sim, Canadian cartoonist and author

Dave Sim is a Canadian cartoonist and publisher, known for his comic book Cerebus, his artistic experimentation, his advocacy of self-publishing and creators' rights, and his contr…

Dave Sim, Canadian cartoonist and author

1956 70 years ago

John Godber, English playwright and screenwriter

John Harry Godber is an English playwright, known mainly for observational comedies. The Plays and Players Yearbook of 1993 rated him the third most performed playwright in the UK …

John Godber, English playwright and screenwriter

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1956 70 years ago

Jim Moginie, Australian guitarist and songwriter

James 'Jim' Moginie is an Australian musician. He is best known for his work with Midnight Oil, of which he was a founding member, guitarist, keyboardist, singer and leading songwr…

Jim Moginie, Australian guitarist and songwriter

1956 70 years ago

Douglas Preston, American journalist and author

Douglas Jerome Preston is an American journalist and author. Although he is best known for his thrillers in collaboration with Lincoln Child, he has also written six solo novels, i…

Douglas Preston, American journalist and author

1956 70 years ago

Lucie Brock-Broido, American poet (died 2018)

Lucie Brock-Broido born "Lucy Brock" was an American poet, widely acclaimed as one of the most distinctive and influential voices of her generation. Noteworthy for her work as a te…

Lucie Brock-Broido, American poet (died 2018)