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Atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
Go here for more information.Harry Truman authorized the use of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in Japan during World War II, on August 6 and August 9, 1945, respectively. -
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Polio Vaccine
Go here for more information.The polio vaccine was privately tested by Jonas Salk. -
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Disneyland opens
Go here for more information.Walt Disney’s first theme park opens called Disneyland. -
Elvis Presley begins his pop career.
Go here for more information.Elvis Presley signs with RCA Records on November 21, beginning his pop career. -
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Bay of Pigs Invasion
Go here for more information.The Bay of Pigs Invasion fails, an attempt by United States-trained Cuban exiles to invade Cuba and overthrow Fidel Castro. -
JFK blown away
Go here for more informationJohn F. Kennedy was killed while riding in an open convertible through Dallas. -
Apollo 11
Go here for more information.The first manned lunar landing, successfully lands on the moon. -
Wheel of Fortune
Go here for more information.Wheel of Fortune: A hit television game show which has been TV's highest-rated syndicated program since 1983.