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Korean War Begins
North Korean soldiers invade South Korean in Soviet tanks. North Korea is aided by China while South Korea is allies with the US and UN. -
China Invades Tibet
On October 7th China invades Tibet. It took two weeks for the message of the invasion to reach the captital and in that time China had already made great progress, claiming much ground. 173,221 Tibetans died after being tortured in prison.
156,758 Tibetans were executed by the Chinese.
432,705 Tibetans were killed while fighting Chinese soldiers.
342,970 Tibetans have starved to death.
92,731 Tibetans publicly tortured to death.
9,002 Tibetans committed suicide. -
First Commercial Computer Built
Designed by John Mauchly and John Presper Eckert and named Univac. -
First Nuclear Reactor Built
First Nuclear reactor was built with the intentions of becomeing the main source of energy; however nuclear waste and how to properly dispose of it soon became a problem. -
The Mau Mau Rebellion Begins
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First Hydrogen Bomb is Tested
The US detonated the 65 ton bomb named Ivy Mike destroying a small island and leaving behind a crater two miles wide and half a mile deep. -
East German Tensions Rise
Strikes and pro-democracy riots take place. The Soviets respond by sending in tanks and troops. -
Julius and Ethel Rosenberg Electrocuted
Julius and Ethel Rosenberg where Soviet spies who sold atomic secrets to the USSR. They where convicted for treason and electrocuted. -
Roger Bannister Sets World Record
Roger Bannister ran a mile in under four minutes and pushed the limits of human physical accomplishment. -
Rescue of Guatemala
CIA's second seccessful coup d'etat. Fought communism and to protect American interests. -
Rock and Roll
Bill Haley & His Comets make rock popular with the hit single "Rock Around the Clock" -
The Warsaw Pact
The USSR and other satellites form the Warsaw Pact in response to the formation of NATO. -
Rosa Parks Protests
42 year old Rosa Parks refuses to move to the back of the bus sparking reform against segregation laws. -
Tv Remote Invented
The first wireless TV remote was invented in 1956 inabling viewers to change channels, mute the tv and turn it on and off. -
The Andrea Doria Sinks
The Andrea Doria was supposed to be an unsinkable boat, It hat a watertight hull and the newest technology. 46 people died but a catastrophe of Titanic proportions was avoided due to better safety measures and a more organized staff. -
Sputnik Launches
The Soviets lauch the space age with Sputnik -
Laika Becomes the First Animal in Space
Laika went to space on the Sputnik two and successfully made it though the atmosphere. The Soviets didn't plan for re-entry though and Laika died in space causeing debates on animal rights. -
Legos introduced
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Nasa Founded
Nasa was founded in order to pursue the space race and limit the notoriety of the USSR's success. -
Hope Diamond Donated to the Smithsonian
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Fidel Castro Becomes Dictator of Cuba
America feels threatened by the growth of communism so close to home and how friendly Cuba is with the USSR. -
Antarctic Treaty
Fully protected environment devoted to science.
