History From 1949-1989

We didnt start the fire

Period: Jan 1, 1949 to Dec 31, 1989

Rosenbergs

Mar 29, 1951

Click Here for More on The RosenbergsRosenbergs Convicted of Espionage

The King and I

Mar 29, 1951

Click here for More on "The King and I"The King and I, musical on Broadway on March 29

Albert Einstein

Apr 18, 1955

Click here for more on Albert EinsteinAlbert Einstein dies at the age of 76

Elvis Presley

Nov 21, 1955

Click here for More on Elvis presleyElvis Presley signs with RCA Records, beginning his Pop Career

Hula Hoops

Feb 12, 1958

Click Here For More on Hula HoopsHula hoops reach 100 million in sales as the latest toy fad

Psycho

Apr 14, 1960

Click Here For More on "Psycho"An Alfred Hitchcock thriller, based on a pulp novel by Robert Bloch and adapted by Joseph Stefano, which becomes a landmark in graphic violence and cinema sensationalism

Bob Dylan

Jun 11, 1961

Click Here For More on Bob DylanBob Dylan is signed to Columbia Records after a New York Times review by critic Robert Shelton.

Lawrence of Arabia

Dec 16, 1962

Click Here For More on "Lawrence of Arabia"Lawrence of Arabia: The Academy Award-winning film based on the life of T. E. Lawrence starring Peter O'Toole premieres in America on December 16

Richard Nixon

Feb 13, 1968

Click Here For More on Richard NixonFormer Vice President Nixon is elected President in 1968

Wheel of Fortune

Sep 19, 1983

Click Here For more on "Wheel of Fortune"A hit television game show which has been TV's highest-rated syndicated program since 1983