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

50s

50er | 50te | Dècada del 50 | 50'erne | 50er | Años 50 | 50ko hamarkada | Années 50 | 50-59 | Anni 50 | 50-es évek | 50-59 | 50-årene | Década de 50 | Anii 50 | 50-е | Vitet 50 | 50s | 50. | 50-luku | 50-talet | 50. yıllar | 50-ті | 50年代