50s

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Millennium:	1st millennium
Centuries:	1st century BC – 1st century – 2nd century
Decades:	20s 30s 40s – 50s – 60s 70s 80s
Years:	50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59
Categories:	Births – Deaths – Architecture Establishments – Disestablishments

Note: Sometimes the '50s is used as shorthand for the 1950s, the 1850s, or other such decades in various centuries – see List of decades

The 50s decade ran from January 1, 50, to December 31, 59. It was the sixth decade in the Anno Domini/Common Era, if the nine-year period from 1 AD to 9 AD is considered as a "decade".

[edit] Events and trends

• The Roman emperor Claudius is murdered (54), succeeded by Nero
• The Tocharian empire is united under Kujula Kadphises, and becomes the Kushan Empire.
• Buddhism introduced to China by the emperor Ming

[edit] Significant people

• Claudius, Roman Emperor (41–54)
• Nero, Roman Emperor (54–68)
• Kujula Kadphises, Kushan emperor
• Paul of Tarsus, Christian evangelist
• Emperor Ming of Han China

[edit] References in popular culture

• Mystery Science Theater 3000's Tom Servo sang a song about the 50s in episode 814, Riding With Death.