50s

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

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

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

References in popular culture

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

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