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No Cal Ginger Ale
The first diet soft drink called "No Cal Gnger Ale" is introduced in New York -
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Suburbia is born
"Part of the 1950s bloom in consumerism included housing. People could afford single family dwellings and suburbia was born." -
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First Credit Card
The first credit card was made, and used. -
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Lifespans
Women usually lived to age 71.
Men usually lived to age 66. -
Korean War Starts
The Korean War starts. -
First Academy Awards
The first Acadamy Awards were held at the RKO Pantages theatre, Hollywood, California -
Elizabeth II Becomes Queen
Elizabeth II became queen of Great Britain and Northern Ireland -
Korean War Ends
The Korean war ended in 1953, but Korea is divided in half. -
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24-Second Shot Clock
The 24-Second Shot Clock is introduced in the Pro Game in 1954 -
Disneyland Opens
Disneyland is first opened to the public, with 18 major attractions -
Elvis's Million Copy Album
Elvis Presleys first album became the first in history to sell a million copies. -
American Bandstand debuts
American Bandstand airs it's first national show -
The Frisbee
Frisbee came out and made a fortune. -
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Hula Hoop
The hula hoop was introduced in 1958 -
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Barbie is Released
Barbie Dolls were released in 1959