We Didn't Start the Fire Events! By bethany.harrington Period: Jan 1, 1949 to Dec 31, 1989 We Didn't Start the Fire Events! Nov 25, 1949 Joe DiMaggio Joe DimaggioJoe DiMaggio was a baseball player on the NYY. Nov 26, 1950 Joe McCarthy Joe McCarthyJoe McCarthy was the U.S. Senator. Nov 26, 1952 Dwight D. Eisenhower Dwight D. EisenhowerDwight D. Eisenhower was a U.S. President. Nov 26, 1953 Joseph Stalin Joseph StalinLeader of the Soviet Union. Nov 26, 1955 Elvis Presley Elvis PresleyElvis Presley had a great pop career. Nov 26, 1956 Budapest Hungary RevolutionHungary Revolution Nov 26, 1957 Mickey Mantle Mickey MantleMickey Mantle is in the middle of his career as a great outfielder. Nov 26, 1958 Lebanon LebanonLebanon is engulfed in a political and religious crisis. Nov 26, 1959 Hula Hoops Hula HoopsHula hoops reach 100 million in sales as the latest toy fad. Nov 26, 1960 U-2 U-2 Spy PlaneAn American U-2 spy plane piloted by Francis Gary Powers was shot down over the Soviet Union.
