The 50s was a fun decade, known as the Fabulous 50s. If you're turning 51 to 60 years old, you were born during the era of diners, sock hops, soda shops, and the beginning of rock and roll. What we now call "classic" cars were on the road, and prosperity and optimism were everywhere. A loaf of bread was 14 cents, and penny candy was really a penny!
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Here are some interesting facts from the 50s decade:
1950
- Silly Putty is introduced to the world.
- The FBI introduces its "10 Most Wanted" List
- Florence Chadwick of San Diego, CA swims the English Channel in 13 hours, 20 minutes
1951
CBS broadcasts the first baseball game in color: Brooklyn Dodgers vs. Boston Braves
The CBS "Eye" is introduced
The United Nations headquarters opens in New York City 1952
Mr. Potato Head is the first toy to be advertised on television
The polio vaccine is tried for the first time on the family of Dr. Jonas Salk, the man who invented it1953
Pregnancy is talked about for the first time on television during "I Love Lucy." Lucy gives birth to "Little Ricky" on the show on the same night that she delivers her son, Desi Jr.
T.V. Guide is published for the first time1954
The Department of Defense, or DOD, declares "Hail to the Chief" to be the official music that is played to announce the presence of the president of United States
The worlds's first nuclear powered submarine, called the Nautilus or SSN-571 is launched by the U.S. Navy in Groton, CT
Elvis Presley makes his first recording called "That's All Right"
Peeps, the marshmallow candy is introduced1955
Disneyland, the first themed amusement park, opens in Anaheim, CA
Rosa Parks is arrested after refusing to give up her seat to a white person on a Montgomery, AL bus
The Congress of Industrial Nations and the American Federation of Labor, the two largest labor unions in the U.S., merge to form the A.F.L.-C.I.O.
1956
An employee of Zenith named Dr. Robert Adler invents the first T.V. remote control
Play-Doh, in off-white, is introduced
Norma Jean Mortenson changed her name to Marilyn Monroe1957
Wham-O began production of Pluto Platters, also known as the Frisbee
"Leave It to Beaver" premieres on television
1958
The Wham-O company trademarks "Hula Hoop" and within 6 months, sells 20 million of them!
A 1958 Chevy Corvette originally sold for $3,5911959
Buddy Holly, J.R. Richardson (The Big Bopper), and Ritchie Valens all die in a plane crash.
Ruth Handler introduces "Barbie" at the New York City Toy Fair.
