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atomic bomb on japan
authorized the use of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan during World War II, -
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telivision is becoming polulur
widespread (in black and white format) and becomes the most popular means of advertising. -
Albert einstein dies
Albert Einstein dies at the age of 76. -
Disneyland opens first theamepark
Walt Disney's first theme park. -
John f kennedy beats Richard nixon
John F. Kennedy beats Richard Nixon in the general election -
John f kennedy gets assassinated
President John F. Kennedy is assassinatedwhile riding in an open convertible through Dallas. -
Richard nixon elected as president
Former Vice President Nixon is elected -
Apollo 11 the first manned lunar landing
landing, successfully lands on the moon -
planes being hijacked
Numerous aircraft hijackings took place, specifically, the Palestinian hijack of Air France Flight 139 -
cola war
Soft drink giants Coke and Pepsi each run marketing campaigns using rock & roll and popular music stars to reach the young adult demographic.
