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First credit card was created
Frank X. McNamara thought of a way for customers to have just one credit card that they could use at multiple stores. -
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First Double decker bus was built.
The first red double-decker buses came out in the 1951 and ran by electric poles, similar to that of a tram system. -
Princess Elizibeth becomes queen.
Princess ElizibethKing George VI died in his sleep on February 6, 1952 at age 56. Upon his death, his oldest daughter, , became queen at age 25. -
Disney Land Opened
Walt Disney was created in 1955. They had to find a location that consisted of at least 100-acres, was located near Los Angeles, and could be reached by a freeway. -
Joe Perry most valuable African American football player
Joe PerryIn 1954, he became the first African American to be named the NFL’s most valuable player, and he held the NFL’s career rushing record for five years. -
'Cat in the Hat' was published.
Dr. Seuss ;
Even though it has been around for half a century, Cat is still popular with kids (and parents) and sells hundreds of thousands of copies a year. -
Lego's were Invented
Lego's ;It wasn't until two years later that the business took the name of LEGO, which came from the Danish words "LEg GOdt," meaning "play well." -
Sound of music comes to Broadway!
Broadway;
Opening night is November 16 1959. There will be 533 performances and is directed by Vincent J. Donehue!
