1950s Inventions
- 1951. UNIVAC First commercial computer. A.E.C.
- 1952. Mr. Potato Head patented.
- 1953. Radial tires invented.
- 1954. The first nonstick pan produced.
- 1955. Tetracycline invented.
- 1956. The first computer hard disk used.
- 1957. Fortran (computer language) invented.
- 1958. The modem invented.
Happy Days — But Not for All
And much of America was still segregated.Nevertheless, the notion of the 1950s as happy dayslived on. Perhaps when measured against the Great Depression of the1930s, the world war of the 1940s, the strife of the 1960s, and themalaise of the 1970s, the 1950s were indeedfabulous.The 100 Best Movies of the 1950s
- Curse of Frankenstein (1957)
- Ace in the Hole (1951)
- Blackboard Jungle (1955)
- Les Enfants Terribles (1952)
- Kanal (1957)
- Lola Montes (1955)
- The Ten Commandments (1956) There are a lot of major motionpictures from the '50s that remain eminently relevant and evenbizarrely au courant.
- 100. The Tingler (1959)
The Sixties dominated by the Vietnam War, CivilRights Protests, the 60s also saw the assassinations of USPresident John F Kennedy and Martin Luther King, Cuban MissileCrisis, and finally ended on a good note when the first man islanded on the moon .
What Happened in 1955 Important News and Events, KeyTechnology and Popular Culture
- Cost of Living 1955.
- 1955.
- United States --- The USS Nautilus.
- United States --- Salk's Polio Vaccine.
- United States --- The Mickey Mouse Club.
- Middle East -- Baghdad Pact.
- Russia -- Warsaw Pact.
- United States -- "Peter Pan"
February 12 – President Dwight D.Eisenhower sends the first U.S. advisors to SouthVietnam.
January 3 – Alaska is admitted as the 49thU.S. state (see History of Alaska). January 7 – TheUnited States recognizes the new Cuban government of FidelCastro. February 17 – The United States launches theVanguard II weather satellite. February 22 – Lee Petty winsthe first Daytona 500.
The 1940s (1940-1949) When World War IIbegan in 1939, devastation from the Great Depression began torecede, and the U.S. economy found new life. After the Japaneseattack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on Dec. 7, 1941, the United Statesentered the war. Women and minorities found new opportunities inthe wartime economy.
15 Biggest Stars of the 1950s
- John Wayne. Actor | True Grit.
- Jerry Lewis. Actor | The Nutty Professor.
- James Stewart. Actor | Anatomy of a Murder.
- Gary Cooper. Actor | High Noon.
- Dean Martin. Soundtrack | Rio Bravo.
- Bing Crosby. Actor | White Christmas.
- William Holden. Actor | Stalag 17.
- Bob Hope. Actor | The Ghost Breakers.
- Various genre in the First World, rock and roll, doo-wop, pop,swing, rhythm and blues, blues, Country music, rockabilly, and jazzmusic dominated and defined the decade's music.
- Rock and roll dominated popular music in the mid 1950s and late1950s, and quickly spread to much of the rest of the world.
- 1970.
- Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.
- Beatles have disbanded.
- Apollo 13 mission to moon Accident.
- Boeing 747.
- Luna 17 and Lunokhod.
- US Invades Cambodia.
- Venera 7.
Average family income in 1950 was$3,300, or $200 higher than in 1949, according to estimates issuedtoday by Roy V. Peel, Director, Bureau of the Census, Department ofCommerce.
It began in the United States as a reaction against theconservatism and social conformity of the 1950s, and the U.S.government's extensive military intervention in Vietnam. The youthinvolved in the popular social aspects of the movement becameknown as hippies.
Major News Stories include Mass vaccination ofchildren against polio begins, Elvis Presley begins his musiccareer, Communist Control Act outlawing Communist Party in the US,Brown v. Board of Education Decision, Mercedes introduced the 300SLcoupe, with its gull-wing doors, US "Operation Wetback" is started,Ellis
The most popular toys in the 1950s were:
- Play-Doh.
- Silly Putty.
- Magic 8-ball.
- Frisbee.
- Slinky.
- Pogo Stick.
- Hula Hoop.
- BAS-KET Miniature Basketball.
March 7 – Bloody Sunday: Some 200 Alabama StateTroopers clash with 525 civil rights demonstrators in Selma,Alabama. No one was killed in the clash. March 8 – VietnamWar: Some 3,500 United States Marines arrive in South Vietnam,becoming the first American combat troops in Vietnam.
To many, the "American Dream" stopped being adream and became reality. So with victory under their beltsand money in their pockets, Americans pursued "thedream." In the 1950s, the American Dream wasto have a perfect family, a secure job, and a perfect house in thesuburbs.
Family Values in the 1950s
- Large families were common after World War II.
- The "baby boom" generation consisted of children born between1946 and 1964.
- Children were expected to behave an obedient way.
- An emphasis on proper behavior was seen during the 1950s.
- Children were expected to do well in school and at home.
There were three major color trends in the50s; pastel, modern and Scandinavian. Pastel colorsthat were particularly popular were pink, turquoise,mint green, pale yellow and blue. Modern colors were cleanand bright and included vibrant yellow, electric blue, orange, red,black and white.
The 1960s was the decade that started on January 1, 1960and ended on December 31, 1969. Many things happened in thesixties, including the Space Race, the Civil Rights movement, andthe Vietnam War. The 1960s term also refers to an era moreoften called the Sixties.
The war, which lasted from June 25, 1950, untilthe Korean Armistice Agreement was signed on July 27, 1953,started as a civil war between communist North Korea and theRepublic of Korea (South Korea). The United States,acting on behalf of the United Nations, soughtto repel the North Korean invasion.
The Decade of Prosperity
The economy overall grew by 37% during the1950s. Inflation, which had wreaked havoc on theeconomy immediately after World War II, was minimal, in partbecause of Eisenhower's persistent efforts to balance the federalbudget.Between the 1940s and 2000s, commercial television had aprofound and wide-ranging impact on American society andculture. It influenced the way that people think about suchimportant social issues as race, gender, and class. Finally,television helped to spread American culture around theworld.
The first Red Scare began following the BolshevikRussian Revolution of 1917 and the intensely patriotic years ofWorld War I as anarchist and left-wing social agitation aggravatednational, social, and political tensions.
How old am I if I was born in 1953? -1953 age to find out how old is someone born in 1953in years, months, weeks, days, hours, minutes and seconds. If yourdate of birth is on or before September 30, then you are 66 yearsold. If your date of birth is after September 30, then youare 65 years old.
- Iyanla Vanzant, 66. TV Show Host.
- Jeff Fatt, 66. Pop Singer.
- Mindy Sterling, 66. Movie Actress.
- Tony Shalhoub, 65. TV Actor.
- Tony Blair, 66. World Leader.
- Danny Elfman, 66. Composer.
- Robin Zander, 66. Guitarist.
- John Malkovich, 65. Movie Actor.
What Happened in 1952 Important News and Events, KeyTechnology and Popular Culture
- Cost of Living 1952.
- 1952.
- United States - Corvette Prototype.
- Kenya --- The Mau Mau Rebellion.
- United States -- Mr. Potato Head.
- England -- Queen Elizabeth II.
- USA -- Singin' In The Rain.
- Japan -- Treaty of San Francisco.
What Happened in 1953 Important News and Events, KeyTechnology & Popular Culture
- Cost of Living 1953.
- 1953.
- Iran --- Nationalization in Iran.
- Korea --- The Korean War Ends.
- Dwight D. Eisenhower is inaugurated as the President of theUnited States.
- U.S.S.R.
- U.S. --- Polio Vaccine.
- Soviet Union - Joseph Stalin Dies.
1. A nuclear power station in Chernobyl, Ukraine (whichwas still a part of the Soviet Union) exploded during April of1986, causing a huge nuclear disaster. 2. The explosion andresulting fire were caused by an experiment gone wrong, thepresence of design flaws in the reactor, and a lack of safetyoversight.
Dwight David "Ike" Eisenhower (/ˈa?z?nha?.?r/EYE-z?n-how-?r; October 14, 1890 – March 28, 1969) was anAmerican army general and statesman who served as the 34thpresident of the United States from 1953 to1961.
In 1961, John F. Kennedy was inaugurated as the35th president of the United States, Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarinbecame the first human to fly in space, Freedom Riders took busesinto the South to bravely challenge segregation, and East Germanybegan construction of the Berlin Wall.
