We Didn't Start The Fire Timeline

Space Monkey

Jun 11, 1948

Click here for more informationTwo monkeys go into space for the first time.

England's Got A New Queen

Feb 6, 1952

Click here for more informationQueen Elizabeth’s father dies of lung cancer, so she takes over the throne.

Rock Around The Clock

Apr 12, 1954

Click here for more information A popular song in this era.

Albert Einstein dies

Apr 18, 1955

Click here for more information One of the greatest scientists in the whole world, Albert Einstein, dies.

Psycho

Jun 16, 1960

Click here for more information A horror film is released.

Marilyn Monroe dies

Aug 5, 1962

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Marilyn Monroe dies at the age 36 due to overdose.

John F. Kennedy assasinated

Nov 22, 1963

Click here for more information The U.S 35th president is assassinated.

Woodstock

Aug 15, 1969

Click here for more information A music festival for people to come together and spread peace.

Elvis Presely dies

Aug 16, 1977

Click here for more information“The King” of rock n’ roll dies.

Heavy Metal Suicide

Dec 23, 1985

Click here for more information Two young men attempt suicide after listening to Judas Priest making parents angry.