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Elvis Presley signs with RCA Records on November 21, beginning his pop career.
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Peter Pan is broadcast on TV live and in color from the 1954 version of the stage musical starring Mary Martin on March 7. Disney released an animated version the previous year.
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Disneyland opens on July 17 as Walt Disney's first theme park.
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Hula hoops reach 100 million in sales as the latest toy fad.
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Ronald Reagan: President of the United States from 1981 to 1989; first attempted in 1976 to run for president.
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Wheel of Fortune: A hit television game show which has been TV's highest-rated syndicated program since 1983.
Sally Ride: In 1983 she becomes the first American woman in space. Dr. Ride's quip from space "Better than an E-ticket", harkens back to the opening of Disneyland mentioned earlier, with the E-ticket purchase needed for the best rides. -
Sally Ride: In 1983 she becomes the first American woman in space. Dr. Ride's quip from space "Better than an E-ticket", harkens back to the opening of Disneyland mentioned earlier, with the E-ticket purchase needed for the best rides.
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Bernie Goetz: On December 22, Mr. Goetz shot four young men who he said were threatening him on a New York City subway.
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China's under martial law: On May 20, China declares martial law, enabling them to use force of arms against protesting students to end the Tiananmen Square protests.
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Rock-and-roller , I can't take it anymore!: Soft drink giants Coke and Pepsi each run marketing campaigns using rock & roll and popular music stars to reach the young adult demographic.
