50s timeline

Korean War begins

Jun 25, 1950

soviet backed North Korea attacks south Korea backed by the United States

Rosenburgs found guilty

Mar 29, 1951

The rosenburgs were found guilty of wartime espionage and sentenced to death

The first hydrogen bomb exploded

Nov 1, 1952

The first hydrogen bomb named mike exploded in the pacific sea at Eniwetok Atoll

Eisenhower wins Presidency

Nov 4, 1952

Due to his role in winning WWII Eisenhower beats Adlai Stevenson for presidensy

Korean War over

Jul 27, 1953

Fighting in Korea ceases an Armistace is signed

Polio Vaccine

Feb 23, 1954

Kids begin being vacinated for polio in Pittsburgh

Bus Boycott

Dec 1, 1955

Rosa Parks refuses to give up her seat on the bus to a white man which spurs a bus boycott.

Eisenhower inauguated for second term

Jan 20, 1957

First US satelite

Jan 31, 1958

Explorer I is launched by the US and discovers the Van Allen Belt

Alaska becomes part of the us

Jan 3, 1959