Billy Joel 40 years

Billy Joel 40 years

Period: Jan 1, 1949 to Dec 21, 1989

Johnnie Ray

Nov 25, 1949

More about his career Johnnie Ray signs his first recording contract with Okeh Records, although he would not become popular for another two years

Television

Oct 25, 1950

Learn more about TelevisionTelevision is becoming widespread (in black and white format) and becomes the most popular means of advertising.

Marilyn Monroe

Nov 29, 1950

Learn more about Marilyn MonroeMarilyn Monroe soars in popularity with five new movies, including The Asphalt Jungle and All About Eve, and attempts suicide after the death of friend Johnny Hyde who asked to marry her several times, but she refused respectfully. Monroe would later (1954) be married for a brief time to Joe DiMaggio

Peter Pan

Mar 7, 1955

About Peter Pan Peter Pan is broadcast on TV live and in color from the 1954 version of the stage musical starring Mary Martin on March 7. Disney released an animated version the previous year.

Albert Einstein

Apr 18, 1955

Learn More about EinsteinAlbert Einstein dies on April 18 at the age of 76.

Hula Hoops

Jun 22, 1959

About the hula hoopHula hoops reach 100 million in sales as the latest toy fad.

John F Kennedy

Nov 8, 1960

Learn More John F. Kennedy beats Richard Nixon in the November 8 general election

JFK blown away

Nov 22, 1963

JFK's death President John F. Kennedy is assassinated on November 22 while riding in an open convertible through Dallas.

Wheel of Fortune

Nov 27, 1983

Wheel of Fortune websiteWheel of Fortune: A hit television game show which has been TV's highest-rated syndicated program since 1983.

Bernie Goetz

Dec 22, 1984

Is he a villain or a hero?On December 22, Goetz shot four young men who he said were threatening him on a New York City subway. Goetz was charged with attempted murder but was acquitted of the charges, though convicted of carrying an unlicensed gun.