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Diners Club came out with first credit cards
Created by Frank McNamara in January. The cards were made out of cardboard. Many people used this, it was the most way people payed in the 1950s. -
Technology Advancements
New technology has been created such as first television remote control. 8 Million people now owned television. -
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Seeley-1950's Timeline
This is a 1950's timeline. The critical important events that occurred in the 1950's. -
Cinderella Premiers
Disney's Cinderella premiers for the first time. Everyone loved it. There was a new princess out there! Some thought it was even better than Snow White!!! -
Korean War Begins
Korean War begins when North Korea invaded South Korea. Came to an end in 1953. There was not really a winner. -
Battle Of Yongdong
This battle occurred between United States and North Korea. It took place at the Village on Yongdong in South Korea. It happened early in the Korean War. North Korea got the win. -
Kellogg's Corn Pops
Kellogg introduces Sugar Corn Pop Cereal. Called Sugar Pops at first. -
22nd Amendment
It limits US presidential term of office to 8 yrs which is also 2 terms. -
Alice In Wonderland
Alice In Wonderland comes out in theaters. It received a negative review from the critics however. Later released again in the 70s and it got a better review. -
Birth Control Pill
Birth Control Pill was introduced and now women can control what they want to do with their own bodies. It was called Enovid. -
The Victor Borge Show
The Victor Borge show came out on NBC. Many thought that it was a good comedy. Several enjoyed watching it. -
The Catcher In The Rye
The Catcher In The Rye was first published. Considered one of the best novels of the 20th century. It received some critics, but mostly positive feedback. -
I Love Lucy premiers on CBS
A famous show still to this day, I Love Lucy premiered on CBS for the first time. Many immediately fell in love with it and loved to watch it. Many got a good laugh out of it! -
American In Paris
American In Paris came out. It is a romance / drama movie. Everyone in the 1950s loved it!! -
Mr. Potato Head
Mr. Potato Head was first sold. First toy that was aired on a commercial. Goal was to make vegetables more appetizing for children. -
Diary of Anne Frank
The English version of the Diary Of Anne Frank came out for the United States. Eleanor Roosevelt even wrote an introduction in the book. -
Singing In The Rain
Singing In The Rain comes out in 1952. It is based on Romance and a Musical. Everyone liked the movie. It was different than all of the other movies that have been released. -
The Today Show
The Today Show first debuts on NBC with host Dave Garroway. This shaped it into what it is today. -
Queen Elizabeth II
Queen Elizabeth II became queen of England and the United Kingdom. She was just 27 years old. -
First Hydrogen Bomb
USA uses the first Hydrogen Bomb, in the Pacific Ocean, this was part of Operation Ivy. -
Dwight D. Eisenhower becomes 34th President
Dwight D. Eisenhower becomes the 34th president of the United States. He was an army general and during War War II he was a 5 star general. -
Joseph Stalin Dies
Man who led soviet union from mid 1920's-1953. He was also general secretary of the communist party. Died of a cerebral hemorrhage. -
First Issue Of TV Guide Magazine
The First Issue Of TV Guide Magazine is issued in 10 cities. Many people were a fan of it. It is still around today!! -
U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare Created
U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare was created. Their goal was to protect the health of all of the Americans by providing services. Still exists today! -
First Person successfully Climbs Mt. Everest
Tenzing Norgay, was the first person to successfully make it up to Mount Everest. Mount Everest is the highest mountain above sea level. He is a mountaineer. He was traveling with fellow mountaineer who is Edmund Hillary. -
First Automatic Road Toll Collection Machine
The first Automatic Road Toll Machine was created in New Jersey. Crazy how much they have changed right? -
First successful Kidney Transplant performed
The first successful kidney transplant was performed by Joseph E. Murray at Peter Bent Brigham Hospital in Boston. This was between two twins. -
USS Nautilus
USS Nautilus was launched by the US. It was the first nuclear powered submarine. -
The phrase "Under God" was added to the Pledge of Allegiance
Louis Bowman wanted to change up the way the pledge sounded. He wanted to add "Under God" to the pledge. He had to get this passed by President Dwight D Eisenhower. It eventually was passed and now it is in the Pledge of Allegiance. -
Ellis Island Closes for Immigrants
Ellis Island is officially closed for immigrants to come in. There has been over 12 million immigrants to come into America since 1892. New York was becoming over populated. Immigration center was later set up. -
Polio Vaccine was tested
Polio Vaccine was first given as a shoot in 1955. Many people got paralyzed from it and some even died. Changes were obviously made from then to now, so therefore it is now safe. -
McDonald's opens
The McDonald's brothers opened the first McDonald's in Sanbernardio California. Oh how it has evolved!!! -
Disneyland
Disneyland opens in Anaheim California. The only theme park designed under direct supervision of Walt Disney. Still very popular today. Millions of people are always there visiting!! -
Emmett Till was murdered
Emmett Till, a fourteen year old boy was murdered for not showing respect to a white woman in Money, Mississippi. He is from Chicago and was visiting family. He was flirting with the white woman. Her husband and brother made him carry a 75 pound fan all the way to the river where they brutally murdered him and threw him in the river tied up to the fan. -
The Mickey Mouse Club debuts on ABC
Mickey Mouse Club debuts on ABC for the first time. Crazy how different the show is now from when it was then!!! -
Rosa Parks gets arrested
Rosa Parks gets arrested because she refused to get up from her seat on the bus to give it to a white person. This was called Racial Segregation. The African Americans had to give up their bus seats for the whites. -
First Computer Hard Drive
The first computer hard drive was sold. It was invented by IMB. It weighed a ton and was the size of about two refrigerators. It could hold 5MB of data. -
Alabama Bus Segregation Laws
They came out with the law that it was unfair that the whites had to give up their seats to the African Americans. -
Elvis's Heartbreak Hotel
Elvis had his first number one hit. It was called Heartbreak Hotel. It became a sensation all over the world instantly! He became pretty well known and was during the rest of the 50s. -
The Frisbee
The Frisbee was introduced by the company Wham-O. It all started in Connecticut. Invented by Walter Frederick Morrison. Still very popular today. Has definitely evolved over time. -
Cat In The Hat Was Published
Dr. Seuss, published The Cat In The Hat on March 12th, 1957. This was a major hit around the world, and is still popular today. It is one of the many famous Dr. Seuss books in the world! I can guarantee you that every child has heard and read on of these books! -
Little Rock Desegregation
Eisenhower sends federal troops to Little Rock, Arkansas, to enforce the court-ordered desegregation of the city's public schools. As a result, nine Black students are allowed to attend classes at Little Rock Central High School. -
Sputnik 1
First artificial Earth satellite. It was created by Energia. It was launched by the Soviet Union. Everyone was amazed. This than turned into an age called the space age. -
First Mall
The first Mall opened in Paramus New Jersey. Dave Garroway who was the host of the Today Show was there for the opening ceremony. Everyone loved the idea of malls and that is why we still have them today!!! -
Hula Hoops
Hula Hoops were invented by Arthur K "Spud" Melin and Richard Knerr. Even though children have been playing with them for ages, they were officially called Hula Hoops. -
Peace Symbol
Peace Symbol was created by British designer Gerald Holton. It is a symbol of anti nuclear weapons protests. Became logo for Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND). Crazy how everyone does it today still!!! -
3 Point Safety Car Seat belt
Created by Nils Bohlin Volvo design engineer. Wanted to make driving safer for everyone. -
NASA was created
July 29th, 1958 NASA was established. It stands for The National Aeronautics and Space Administration. It is still to this day responsible for aerospace research. It is still very important in our world today. Thanks to NASA many things in space have been possible. -
Alaska Becomes A State
Alaska became the 49th state of The United States Of America. This happened on January 3rd, 1959. -
Barbie Is Released
Barbie is released. She was named after the creators daughter, Barbara. Made its debut at the International Toy Fair in New York. Barbie is still popular today for younger kids. It is crazy how much she has changed. -
Hawaii Becomes part of the United States
After a popular vote, Hawaii becomes the 50th state of the United States Of America!!!
