1950s

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    No Cal Ginger Ale

    The first diet soft drink called "No Cal Gnger Ale" is introduced in New York
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    Suburbia is born

    "Part of the 1950s bloom in consumerism included housing. People could afford single family dwellings and suburbia was born."
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    First Credit Card

    The first credit card was made, and used.
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    Lifespans

    Women usually lived to age 71.
    Men usually lived to age 66.

  • Korean War Starts

    The Korean War starts.

  • First Academy Awards

    The first Acadamy Awards were held at the RKO Pantages theatre, Hollywood, California

  • Elizabeth II Becomes Queen

    Elizabeth II became queen of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

  • Korean War Ends

    The Korean war ended in 1953, but Korea is divided in half.
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    24-Second Shot Clock

    The 24-Second Shot Clock is introduced in the Pro Game in 1954

  • Disneyland Opens

    Disneyland is first opened to the public, with 18 major attractions

  • Elvis's Million Copy Album

    Elvis Presleys first album became the first in history to sell a million copies.

  • American Bandstand debuts

    American Bandstand airs it's first national show

  • The Frisbee

    Frisbee came out and made a fortune.
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    Hula Hoop

    The hula hoop was introduced in 1958
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    Barbie is Released

    Barbie Dolls were released in 1959