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The Baby Boom
Though it started in 1946, 4 million babies were born in one year on average, it was called the "Baby Boom." People born in this age are called "Boomers" for this reason. -
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1950 - 1960
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Korean War
The Korean War began after 75,000 soldiers from the North Korean People's Army crossed the 38th-parallel. -
Peanuts
The Peanuts comic strip we all know and love was made on October 2nd. -
I Love Lucy
The show I Love Lucy debuts and gets millions of viewers. -
Korean War ends
The Korean War ended after an armistice was signed agreeing that the country should stay split. -
The song "Fly Me to The Moon"
Kaye Ballard releases the jazz song: "Fly Me to The Moon," which was originally written by Bart Howard. -
Fast Food
The first McDonald's was opened in Des Plaines, Illinois, where burgers were 15 cents. -
Rosa Park's bus ride
Rosa Parks made a life changing decision on December 1st when she sat in a white-people reserved seat and refused to give it up. -
Montgomery Bus Boycott
After Rosa Parks sat in a white-people reserved seat on a bus, and got arrested, the Montgomery Bus Boycott began in which African Americans refused to ride city buses. -
Wireless television remote
Robert Adler invented the first wireless TV remote that was introduced as the "Space Command." -
Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley first appeared on national TV on January 28th. -
Mall
The first indoor shopping mall opens in Minnesota. -
Sputnik 1
The Soviet Union sends up Sputnik 1. -
Hula Hoop
Invention of the Hula Hoop! -
NASA
The U.S. congress formally creates NASA. -
King of Pop
Micheal Jackson was born on August 29th. -
Alaska becomes a state
Alaska becomes the 49th state of the U.S -
Three-point seat belt
Nils Bohlin invented the Three-point seat belt for keeping people safe in their vehicles. -
Hawaii becomes a state
Hawaii becomes the 50th and final state of the U.S -
Barbie
Barbie debuts at the National Toy Fair