-
A compilation of 50s events including the Korean War, the World Cup, and the founding of MAD.
-
Prices have changed a lot during Elizabeth's reign. A loaf of bread has gone from $.18 to $2.27. A suit has gone from $29 to $75. A cadillac has gone from $5,400 to $63,170. Inflation has dramatically effected prices for items.
-
The 1950 World Cup was very eventful. Starting just before the Korean War, it was very suspenseful.The US beat England later on in a stunning 1-0 victory.
-
A force of 90,000 men and 150 T-34 tanks marched across the South Korean border.
-
The Korean War was a terrible conflict. The Communist North invaded the South, and the US had to respond. The South could not become Communist!! We drove the North Koreans back from the South, but the Chinese stepped in. With superpowers backing both sides, a stalemate ensued in 1953. However, the war is still not over.
-
Task Force Smith was the first military unit to respond to the Korean crisis.
-
The World Cup ended in a fantastic battle between the superteams of Brazil and Uruguay, Uruguay winning one goal ahead.
-
On November 3, the Chinese transformed victory into stalemate. The war was doomed to drag on.
-
Queen Elizabeth the II was born on April 21st, 1926. When her grandfather died in 1936, her uncle abdicated six months into his rule. Her father, George VI was next in line for the throne. During WWII she sent out radio broadcasts to children being evacuated, telling them that the war would be over soon. In 1945 she joined the Women Auxiliary Territorial Service, where she drove trucks. In 1947 she married Phillip Mountbatten, who became Duke of Edinburgh, and she was soon crowned in 1952.
-
William M. Gaines founded MAD magazine, the best publication ever!! MAD has entertained audiences all over the world and in over 10 languages. Alfred E. Neuman gives hilarity and laughter to all!! Long live MAD!! Subscribe!!!
-
After three years of bloody conflict, the Korean War ended. the 38th parallel was established as a border, and peace reigned.
-
The Communist North attacked the South with all its might (sound farmiliar?) The US had to respond.
-
The Vietnam war was a tragic war. The North Vietnamese attacked the South, and we intervened. The Viet Cong, a local militia, were the main enemies of our troops. We withdrew, and the South failed. It was a terrible defeat.
-
A compilation of 1960s events including the moon landing, the first Super Bowl, and the founding of the Beatles.
-
In 1963, a great band was formed. The Beatles were an amazing band. They were at the vanguard of the british invasion, and brought great music. They were part of the golden age. They will never be replaced.
-
We landed 3,500 men for the fight. It was time to make war on the commies.
-
The first Super Bowl was a poor game. The Packers and Chiefs duked it out, and it ended 35-10 Packers. Max MacGee got two touchdowns while injured. He won the Packers the game.
-
The Tet offensive was a huge attack. The NVA swept down, taking many major cities.
-
The moon landing was a monumentous occasion! Neil Armstong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins landed at 4:17 p.m. on July 20, 1969. 6 hours later, they walked on the surface. it was mankind's greatest achievement.
-
A compilation of 70s events, including the founding of SNL, the end of the Vietnam War, and Secretariat winning the triple crown.
-
"Super Red" was the first horse in 25 years to win the Triple Crown. He destroyed all the competition. No horse could ever match him.
-
The war finally ended. We had withdrawn, and a second attack laid the South low. We had failed.
-
Saturday Night Live is a hilarious show. It started in 75, and has become funnier and funnier. It was created by Lorne Michaels, and has done nothing but grown. We hope that they never are replaced. approximmate date, couldn't find it
-
A compilation of 80s events, including the release of Eat It, Mike Tyson's first championship, and the fall of the USSR.
-
"Eat It" was a great song. It topped the charts, and really stuck it to Michael Jackson. What could be better?
-
Mike Tyson won his first championaship in 1986. It was a resounding victory, and he was the youngest man to receive the heavyweight title. date aproximmate, I couldn't find it
-
Mikhail Gorbachev saved our country. The Soviet Union fell in late 1989. The Cold War was over!!!! date aproximmate, I couldn't find it
-
Michael Jordan won six titles for the Bulls. They dominated the entire basketball scene. Nobody could stop them.
-
A compilation of 90s events, including Michael Jordan's title wins, the Persian Gulf War, and the development of windows 95.
-
The Persian Gulf War was amazing. It took 6 months and a few days for us to kick their sorry butts. They were cut through like soft butter. Yeah!!!!
-
On this day, Kuwait was liberated. It was a great day for the people of Kuwait.
-
Windows 95 was amazing. It was the first operating system that didn't need a disc. It was a great advance.
-
A compilation of events including 9/11, the Steeler's sixth ring, and the formation of Facebook.
-
On 9/11, the twin World Trade Center buildings were destroyed. It was terrible. Thousands of people died. We would retaliate.
-
In 2004, Mark Zuckerburg developed Facebook. It quickly became a large, profitable social network. After MySpace went down due to popularity issues, it became the largest social network.
-
The Steelers won their sixth ring, setting a football record. They are still the only ones who hold this title. Not even the Packers.
-
A compilation of 2010 events, including Bin Laden's death, the first Saints title win, and the release of Inheritance.
-
Two years ago, the Saints won their first Super Bowl. It was an extremely close game, but in the end the Saints beat the Colts for the trophy. Maybe they'll win next year!
-
Osama Bin-Laden was a terrible man. On April 28 last year, he was killed by Seal Team 6. He can no longer threaten the US.
-
On November 28, the book Inheritance came out. The fourth book in the Eragon series, I thouroughly enjoyed. The ending was bad, but it was still a good book, and will always remain that way.
