Billy Joel's 40 years. We didn't start the fire

We Didn't start the Fire Events

Period: Dec 31, 1949 to Feb 13, 1989

10 events that happened during 1949-1989 during Billy Joel's life

Marilyn Monroe attempts suicide

Oct 16, 1950

Click here to learn about Marilyn Monroe and Johnny HydeMarilyn 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.

Englands got a new queen

Oct 29, 1952

Click here to learn about Queen Elizabeth becoming queenQueen Elizabeth II succeeds to the throne upon the death of her father, George VI, and is crowned the next year.

Disneyland opens

Jul 17, 1955

Click here to read about the opening of DisneylandDisneyland opens on July 17, 1955 as Walt Disney's first theme park.

The Mafia

Apr 30, 1959

Click here to read about the MafiaThe Mafia are the center of attention for the FBI and public attention builds to this organized crime society with a historically Sicilian-American origin.

Adolf Hitler is Caught and Killed

Feb 14, 1961

Click here to read about Hitler dying: Adolf Eichmann, a "most wanted" Nazi war criminal, is traced to Argentina and captured by Mossad agents. He is covertly taken to Israel where he is put on trial for crimes against humanity in Germany during World War II, convicted, and hanged.

Moonshot

Jun 16, 1969

For a video on the Moon Landing, Click Here:Apollo 11, the first manned lunar landing, successfully lands on the moon.

Ronald Reagan is elected for president

Jul 19, 1976

Click here to learn about Ronald ReaganRonald Reagan was elected President of the United States in 1980, but he first attempted to run for the position in 1976.

Wheel of Fortune

Feb 17, 1983

Click here to read about Wheel of FortuneWheel of Fortune: A hit television game show which has been TV's highest-rated syndicated program since 1983.

Vietnam vets are left homeless

Nov 30, 1983

Click here to learn about why the Vietnam Vets were left homelessVeterans of the Vietnam War, including many disabled ex-military, are reported to be left homeless and impoverished.

Rock and Roll Pepsi & Cola wars

Feb 17, 1989

Click here to learn more about Coke vs. Pepsi!
Rock-and-roller cola wars: Soft drink giants Coke and Pepsi each run marketing campaigns using rock & roll and popular music stars to reach the teenage and young adult demographic.