We Didn't Start The Fire: Events

Billy Joel's First 40 Years

Period: Jan 1, 1949 to Dec 31, 1989

Korean War

Jun 25, 1950

Click Here for more information On this date in history, North Korea and South Korea declare war, after 75,000+ North Korean soldiers enter South Korea.

Dwight D. Eisenhower

Nov 4, 1952

On this day in history, Dwight Eisenhower was elected the 34th president of the United States. For more information, click here.

Joseph Stalin Dies

Mar 5, 1953

After over 20 years of leading the Soviet Union, Joseph Stalin dies. Click here for more information

Elvis Presley

Nov 21, 1955

On this day, Elvis presley sighed with RCA records, starting off his pop career. Click here to find out more about Presley.

John F. Kennedy

Nov 8, 1960

John F. Kennedy beats Richard Nixon in the presidential election. Click here to find out more about John F. Kennedy.

Ernest Hemingway Commits Suicide

Jul 2, 1961

Ernest Hemingway commits suicide after a long battle with depression. Click here to learn more about Ernest Hemingway.

JFK Assassination

Nov 22, 1963

while riding in a convertible throught Dallas, John F. Kennedy is assassinated. Click here to find out more about JFK.

Ho Chi-Minh

Mar 2, 1965

Operation Rolling Thunder begins bombing of the Ho Chi Minh Trail supply line. Click here for more information about Ho Chi-Minh

Watergate Scandal: President Nixon Resigns

Aug 9, 1974

After the investigation on the watergate scandal, Richard Nixon Resigns from office after two years of presidency. Click here to find out more about the watergate scandal.

Reagan Runs For President

Nov 7, 1976

Ronald Reagan runs for president and loses. Wins next election(1980) For more information on Ronald Reagan, click here.

Sally Ride: First Woman In Space

Jun 18, 1983

Sally Ride becomes the first woman in space during the Challenger mission. For more information click here.