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Toys (Play doh)
Playdoh became very popular in the 1950s, but it was originallly meant to be a wall cleaner! -
Music (Perry Como)
This was about the start of Perry Como's 31 year career. Perry Como had a short temper. -
Music (Nat King Cole)
This was the year that Nat King Cole started his career. Cole was one of the first african americans to host a tv show! -
President
This was The start of Harry S. Truman's presidency.Harry S. Truman was born May 8th, in Lammar Missouri. He athorized the atomic bombing of Japan during World War II. He died due to multiple organ failure on December 26 1972. Truman was 88 years old when he died. -
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President Harry S. Truman
This was Truman's career as US President. -
Toys (Slinky)
The very first shipment of 400 slinkies sold out in 90 minutes! -
Sports figure
Yogi Berra had a .328 batting average. He appeared in 151 major leage games. Yogi also has a .551 slugging average. -
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Sports figure
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Actor
Tony Curtis had to join a street gang to survive as a kid. One of his films was "the prince who was a thief." Tony was also in the navy during World War II. -
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Actor
This time span is the career of tony curtis, a 1950s actor. If you want to see three facts about Curtis, see the spesific time event. -
Toys (Frisbee)
Frisbee was originally a pie store. -
Technology
The Tv Wasn't marketed until the late 1940s. By the end of the 1950s, most American households had a TV. Even by the 1950s, TVs were not in color! -
News Event (Truman orders Bombing of Japan)
The Bombing ended World War II.
The first Bomb was nicknamed "Little Boy"
If the bomb didn't imeadiately kill you, you might die of radiation later. -
Tv Show (I love Lucy)
This show was a comedy. The actor who played lucy, was Lucile Ball. Even though Lucile came to hollywood in 1933, she wasn't sucsessful until this show. -
Movie
The Day the Earth Stood Still was directed by robert wise. It was an alien movie, and was regaurded as one of the best movies of the 1950s. -
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TV Show
The I love Lucy show was in the 1950s. See the time event for details -
Fashion (Hats)
Certain hats called "Fedoras" were very popular. -
Fashion (Tuxedos)
The color Pink was surprisingly popular among men in the 1950s. -
Music (Elvis Presley)
This was about the time when Elvis' profesional career launched. Elvis presley was often refered to as "The king." -
Cars (DB Mark III)
This car was Popular in the 1950s and only 551 of this type were produced. The back of this car was calle d a hatchback, and it was the type of car james bond drives. -
Fashion (Dresses)
Shiny dresses were very popular among women in the 1950s.
