We Didn't Start the Fire

Harry Truman

Apr 12, 1945

Harry Truman was president

1949- 1989

Period: Jan 1, 1949 to Dec 31, 1989

Marilyn Monroe

Mar 18, 1950

An actress, singer, and a model became popular

North and South Korea

Jun 25, 1950

North and South Korea declared war

The Cather in the Rye

Jul 16, 1951

become popular with adolescent readers for its themes of teenage angst and alienation

Albert Einstein

Apr 18, 1955

Albert Einstein dies at age 76

Disneyland

Jul 17, 1955

Disneyland opens on July 17, 1955 as Walt Disney's first theme park

Space Monkey

Jul 11, 1958

A monkey is sent to space

John F. Kennedy

Jan 20, 1963

John F. Kennedy beats Richard Nixon in the November 8 general election

John F. Kennedy death

Nov 22, 1963

JFK blown away: President John F. Kennedy is assassinated on November 22 while riding in an open convertible through Dallas

Martial Law

May 20, 1989

On May 20, China declares martial law