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Brink's robbery in Boston; almost $3 million stolen.
picturein January 1950, a gang of thieves infiltrated the Brink's Security World Headquarters in Boston. The perpetrators wore rubber Halloween masks and homemade Brinks uniforms to penetrate the building. Their haul of $3 million was at the time the largest heist in history. They vowed not to spend the money until the six-year statute of limitations for theft had passed. Without use of the money from the robbery, some of the thieves continued living a life of crime. -
President Trumen okayed the development of the hydrogen bomb
[book source](The 50’s Pop Culture)picture sourceThey tested the hydrogenon on a small island in bikini Atoll. This was done as a test.This was done so that if the U.S. went to war they could easily end it by with the bomb. This was done after many years of asking the president. This bomb was also called the super bomb becauseit wsa the biggest most powerful bomb in the world. -
Disneyland was created
picture source[book source](80 days that changed the world)Disneyland was created by Walt Disney. It is located in California. It was a big attraction for many people and it still is. There is now a Disney world located in Florida. The most popular rides there are Tower of Terror, Mulholland Madness, Grizzly River Run, and Soarin' Over California. -
Silly Putty
[information book](year by year 114)pictureWhen you buy silly putty it comes in a little egg. You can usually get every color. Silly Putty bounces, but breaks when given a sharp blow. It can also flow like a liquid and will form a puddle given enough time. After awhile silly putty will regain its shape. -
Adding of the 22nd Amendment.
information sourcepicture sourceThis was involved with Congress, President, and the rest of the citizens of the U.S..Harry S. Trumen was the president at the time. This was important because it made sure that the presidents could only be in office for so many years so that they could live there lives. It was thought about after presidet Franklin died in office. It actually created in the 1940's, but then got added in the 50's -
Color TV Introduced
information sourcepicture sourceThe first color television broadcast was an hour long broadcast on CBS on June 25, 1951. Since most television sets were unable to broadcast in color, only a few people were able to view the event. Some people went to CBS television studios. Color broadcasting was halted for a time by the Korean War. The first coast-to-coast color broadcast was the Tournament of Roses Parade on January 1, 1954. -
I Love Lucy was introduced
I Love Lucy was a popular TV show back in the day. The cast is Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, Vivian Vance, and William Frawley. It was the most watched show in the United States during the 1950's. The TV show had 6 seasons. They are still out to buy at stores. Picture Source: http://jillrobisfangirl.blogspot.com/2012/08/diary-of-fangirl-i-love-lucy.html
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Polio Vaccine saves millions
information sourcepicture sourceIn 1952 Dr. Jonas Salk discovered a polio vaccine that would end the threat of the most crippling disease of the decade. Permission to distribute the vaccine was granted by the US government in 1955. After the clinical trials in 1954 showed a dramatic reduction in polio cases. Franklin Roosevelt was possibly the most famous victim of polio. This was made possible in July 2, 1952. -
3-D Movies were created
[book source](The American Dream the 50's)picture sourceThe first 3-D movie theater was created in 1952. It was created by Edwin S Porter. The first movie was aired in Broadway theater in New York. 3D movies give more descriptions to the movies. They have made 3D movies since and they are learning how to do more things with them. -
TV guide magazine comes out
TV guide producers in April of 1953 created a TV guide magazine. It was a magazine about things that were on TV. This magazine was used to see what the weeks TV programs were about and what the shows were going to be. It showed who was popular and the major celebirties. Online Source: http://www.infoplease.com/year/1953.html Picture Source: http://andrewleefielding.blogspot.com/2012/06/here-are-three-images-from-1950.html -
The Cha Cha dance was created
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The Cha Cha was a dance that was popular in the 1950s. Enrique Jorrin created the Cha Cha in 1953. It started in Latin America and spread throughout the western hemisphere. It was a popular dance in the 1950s. People were very interested in the Cha Cha and they danced to it a lot. -
first credit card invented
information sourceAt the beginning of the 1950s, people had to pay cash for almost all products and services. Although the early part of the century saw an increase in individual store credit accounts, a credit card that could be used at more than one merchant was not invented until 1950. It all started when Frank X. McNamara and friends went out to supper. No longer do people bring cash when they buy a sweater they charge.
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Car Seat belt Introduced
information sourcepicture source A seat belt is used to hold people to their seat. If someone is wearing the seatbelt then gets in an accident the seatbelt will keep them from getting ejected from the car. Until 1984 you did not have to wear a seatbelt but now if you don't wear a seatbelt you can get a ticket for $50. If you're 16 or older and sitting in the back seat you do not have to wear a seat belt but it is extremely advised. When you sit in the front seat you have to. -
First Mcdonalds restaurant
[Picture](Photo:http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/media/73427/The-first-McDonalds-restaurant-opened-by-Ray-Kroc-now-a)McDonald's #1 Store Museum is a recreation of the first McDonald's restaurant opened by Ray Kroc, McDonald's Corporation founder, in Des Plaines, IL, in 1955. The original restaurant went through several remodels through the years and was finally torn down in 1984. The present building was built to original blueprints. The "Speedee" sign is original.
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Wireless t.v remote Control Invented
information source A flashlight was shined toward light sensitive cells in each of the four corners of the TV. Each corner had a different function. They turned the TV on and off, changed the channel, and controlled the volume. However, people often forgot which corner of the TV operated which control. Also, if the set was in sunlight, the sun's rays would affect the operations of the TV.
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LEGOs is Launched
[information source](Popular Science Year by Year. 125)picture sourceLegos gave kids a look into physics in some ways.You can build different things, such as cars, buildings, and people. They are a good way of entertainment if you have nothing else to do. Legos come in everycolor. You can get differnet packages like, police, fire department, hospital. You can also get tubs of legos to build anything. -
Velcro Introduced
information sourceAfter nearly eight years of research, George successfully reproduced the natural attachment with two strips of fabric, one with thousands of tiny hooks and another with thousands of tiny loops. He named his invention Velcro. He formally patented it in 1955. Though the first velcro was made out of cotton, George soon discovered that nylon worked best because it didn't wear with use. Early news reports described the product as a zipperless zipper.
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The Wizard of Oz was first aired on TV
The Wizard of Oz was a popular movie back in the 50's. The main characters in the movie are Dorthy, the Wizard, scarecrow, tin man, and the cowardly lion. This movie was introduced august 3rd of 1956. It is still a popular movie today. Lots of people liked the movie and watched it. Picture Source: http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-narcissus-in-all-us/201006/why-the-wizard-oz-is-the-most-popular-film-all-time
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Elvis emerged as one of the first rock stars
During the 1950s Elvis became a big sensation. He was a known for being a rockstar. He earned his popularity by practicing in the Elvis Presley Studio. He is from Memphis, Tennessee. He is the King of Rock and Roll. Now he has a museum where he lived to honor him. Picture Source: geeksofdoom.com Internet Source: http://www.infoplease.com/year/1956.html -
Elvis Presley Joins the Army.
information sourcepicture source The people that were involved in it were Elvis Presley and his Army crew. This is important because he was the father of rock and role. This was also important because he was one of the worlds biggest musicians. He went in as a tank driver but then went into a different squad. He was born in Tupelo, Mississippi, that is where he had one of the fights with his parent that pushed him to join the army. -
First Atificial Satellite Sputnik 1
[book source](popular science year by year)The Soviet Union successfully launched Sputnik 1 satellite on October 4, 1957, surprising the world and starting the space race. The 183-pound spacecraft whipped around the Earth every 98 minutes, transmitting a series of beeps. Sputnik means "companion" in Russian. It was launched so that they could track the enemy in the war. It was the size of a basketball.
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The Start of the Vietnam
[book source](Vietnam War Book)picture sourceThis is important because it was the only war that we ever lost. It was involved with three differnet presidents ( Dwight D. Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson). Also there was Ho Chi Mihn, Ngo Dinh Diem. Millions were killed in this battle. There is a wall monument in Washington D.C. -
First Dog in Space Died
[book source](popular science year by year 136)picture sourceThe mission began on November 3, 1957. It lasted for 162 days before the orbit finally decayed and it fell back to Earth. No provisions were made for getting Laika safely back to Earth so it was expected ahead of time that she would die after ten days. However, it is now known that Laika died within a matter of hours after deployment from the R-7. At the time, the Soviet Union said she died painlessly while in orbit. -
The National Acadamy of Recordin Arts Sponsors the First Grammy's
This was involved with The National Academy of recording arts and all of Hollywood. This all started at the Hollywood Walk of Fame. This is important becasue it is a huge awards event. They paid 2,500,000 dollars for the event. There are stars on the sidewalk in Hollywood on the walk of fame. Information from - http://www.infoplease.com/year/1959.html, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grammy_Award
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Hula Hoop was a popular toy
[book source](Trends- Page 28)picture sourceMay 13th of 1958 the Califfornia Toy makers introduced the hula hoop. It was a good source of excerisise and it was entertaining for kids. Hula hoops are still used today. You can twirl a hula hoop around your waist, limbs, or neck. It can be entertaining while excersising! -
Ultrasound used to see inside the body
[book source](popular science year by year 130)picture sourceUltrasound is used in a large array of imaging tools. Often used for medical diagnostics. Ultrasounds use sound waves that are far above the frequency heard by the human ear. A transducer gives off the sound waves and reflected back from organs and tissues, allowing a picture of what is inside the body to be drawn on a screen. Ultrasound can be used to look for tumors, analyze bone structure, or examine the health of an unborn baby. -
Alaska is Now Part of The U.S.
picture sourceinformation sourceThis is important because Alaska was added as the 49th state. The people that were involved with it were the president at the time and the rest of the government. It was hard to get Alaska because it was up in the Canadian region. It was part of the Before it became a state is was just a territory of the United States. The nickname for it is the Last Frontier state. -
Barbie doll released
picture source[book source](Trends- page 29)The barbie doll is was created march 17 1959 by Mattel Toys. It was introduced at the New York Toy fair. It is and still is a popular doll. Although we still have the doll today they have made a lot of changes to the doll and today they havee came out with out other barbie dolls. They even made male barbie dolls! -
Hawaii becomes the 50th state
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Hawaii was organized into a formal U.S. territory. During World War II, Hawaii became firmly settled in the American national identity following the surprise Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. In 1959, the U.S. government approved statehood for Hawaii. In June the Hawaiian people voted by a wide amount to accept entry into the U.S. Two months later, Hawaii officially became the 50th state. -
first commercial xerox copier
[information book]( popular science year by year 134 )The process of making the first xerix copier later became known as xerography. The first office copy machine, the Xerox 913, was launched in 1959. There are many other companies that produce photocopiers but Xerox still enjoys success as a global brand. Chester Carlson made the first Commercial copier. He demondstrated the copier at the Sherry-Netherland Hotel in New York, and shown on live television.
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