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We Didn't Start The Fire Project
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Franklin D. Roosivelt Dies
Winston Churchill's physician, commenting on Roosevelt's ill health, said that he was a dying man. When he finally did pass Harry Trumman was ready to take office. -
Korean War
Korea was split into north and south after World War II. North Korea was communist country and South Korea was a democratic country. In 1950 North Korea attacked South Korea. The united nations the entered the war on the side of the South Koreans. -
Rosenbergs Trial Starts
Julius and Ethel Rosenberg were arrested for spying. They are charged with spying for the USSR. They were both said to be sending information about a fission nuclear bomb to the Soviet Union. -
Joe Dimaggio retires
Joe Dimaggio retired from the New York Yankees. In 1941 he set the Major League record of hitting safely in 56 straight games. In 1954 he married Marilyn Monroe, but the marriage only lasted 9 months. -
Disney Land Opens
The famous theme park opens in Anaheim, California. When it opened it only had 20 attractions. July 17, 1955 was Dedication Day of the park with press and special guests. -
First Flight of The U-2 Spy Plane
This was the first flight of the U-2 spy plane. It was flown by the Central Intelagence Agency for reconnaissance missions.
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James Dean's Death
James Dean was an acotr in the the movies "Giant" and "Rebal Without a Cause". On his way to Salinas, California James' car was struck by another car and he was killed. The other driver and his mechanic only suffered minor injuries. -
Hula Hoop
The hoop gained international popularity in the late 1950s when a plastic version was successful. The idea started as a wooden version didn't work very well in starting a fad. -
Buddy Holly dies in plane crash
Buddy Holly died in a plane crash on the way to his next tour location. He had many hit records including "Raining in My Heart" His death inspired the song "The Day the Music Died" by Don McLean. -
Ernest Hemingway suicide
Ernest Hemingway was a famous author of "The Sun Also Rises", "A Farewll to Arms", "For Whom the Bell Tolls" and "The Old Man and the Sea". He committed suicide at his home in Ketchum, Idaho. -
Beatles Hit The Chart
The first hit "Love Me Do" went on the charts. The Band mates are John Lennon (rhythm guitar, vocals), Paul McCartney (bass guitar, vocals), George Harrison (lead guitar, vocals) and Ringo Starr (drums, vocals).
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John Glenn became the first American to orbit the Earth
John Glenn was the fifth person in space and the first American to orbit the Earth. He later became a US Senator from Ohio. -
Marilyn Monroe Death
Mailyn Monroe was in many movies including "Gentleman Prefer Blondes" and "Some Like it Hot". Her last years if life were filled with illness and personal problems. Her death was clasifiyed as a probable suicide by the police. -
Pope Pual's Papacy Begins
After Pope John's death Pope Pual will continue the plan of the Second Vatiacan Counicil. He was a very indecisive pope even thought he was the first pope to go to six continents. -
John F. Kennedy Assassinated
John F Kenndy became our 35th President at the age of 43, making him the youngest elected presisdent. He was blown away in Dallas, Texas when he was trying to smooth over frictions in the Democratic Party. -
Malcolm X assassinated
Malcolm X was an African American who was important in the Civel Rights struggle. He was associated with the Nation of Islam and was quite controversial at times. He advocated the separation of blacks and white believing in blace supremacy. He was killed by three members of the Nation of Islam. -
Woodstock
Woodstock was a rock consert in White Lake, New York. Over 600,000 people supporting peace showed up at this event. -
Richard Nixon Resigns the Presidency
President Nixon was our 37th president. He resigned after his watergate scandle got exposed to the public. After he resigned Gerald Ford took office. -
Wheel of Fortune Premires
This movie was created by Merv Griffin and the first host was Chuck Woolery. This show was very popular TV show in the 1980s. -
Sally Ride became the first American women in space.
Sally Ride became the first American woman in space. She was also the youngest American in space at 32 years old. She rode on the Challenger. -
Cola Wars
Coca-Cola and Pepsi-Cola focused particularly on rock stars. Coke used Paula Abdul and Pepsi used Michael Jackson. -
China's Under Martial Law
Thousands of Chinese students protested in Tiananmen Square in Bejing, China. The were demanding democracy, freedom and religious freedom. China declared Marshall Law and deploy several vehicle convoys to Bejing. It is estimated that 7,000 protesters died.
