A Raisin in the Sun Timeline By TeachNich Period: Sep 1, 1939 to Dec 31, 1945 World War II Oct 15, 1951 "I Love Lucy" Jan 1, 1952 First color televisions Click here to read more. Dec 1, 1955 Rosa Parks didn't give up her seat. Jan 28, 1956 Elvis's Song Becomes a #1 Hit May 11, 1958 ARS is first Performed Aug 28, 1963 March on Washington