The Fire Didn't Start With Us.

Billy Joel 40 years

Period: May 9, 1949 to Dec 31, 1989

Television

Jan 1, 1950

For more Reading go here!Television is becoming widespread (in black and white format) and becomes the most popular means of advertising

H-Bomb

Mar 9, 1952

For more info CLICK HERE!H-Bomb is in the middle of its development as a nuclear weapon, announced in early 1950 and first tested in late 1952.

Peter Pan

Mar 7, 1954

CLICK HERE for more infoPeter Pan is broadcast on TV live and in color from the 1954 version of the stage musical starring Mary Martin on March 7. Disney released an animated version the previous year

Rockefeller

Mar 20, 1954

For more info CLICK HERE!Winthrop Rockefeller and his wife Barbara are involved in a highly publicized divorce, culminating in 1954 with a record-breaking $5.5 million settlement

Polio Vaccine

Apr 12, 1955

For more info CLICK HereThe vaccine for polio is privately tested by Jonas Salk

Albert Einstein dies

Apr 18, 1955

For more INFO CLICK HERE!Albert Einstein dies on April 18 at the age of 76

Disneyland opens

Jul 17, 1955

Click here for more infoDisneyland opens on July 17 as Walt Disney's first theme park.

Elvis Presley signs

Nov 21, 1955

CLICK HERE for more info!Elvis Presley signs with RCA Records on November 21, beginning his pop career.

Hula hoops

Jan 1, 1958

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Hula hoops reach 100 million in sales as the latest toy fad.

The Mafia

Jun 15, 1959

CLICK Here for more infoThe Mafia are the center of attention for the FBI and public attention builds to this organized crime society with a historically Sicilian-American origin.