We Didn't Start the Fire Events

Atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

Aug 6, 1945

Go here for more information.Harry Truman authorized the use of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in Japan during World War II, on August 6 and August 9, 1945, respectively.

Timespan

Period: Jan 1, 1949 to Dec 31, 1989

Polio Vaccine

Apr 12, 1952

Go here for more information.The polio vaccine was privately tested by Jonas Salk.

Albert Einstein dies

Apr 18, 1955

Go here for more information.Albert Einstein dies at the age of 76.

Disneyland opens

Jul 17, 1955

Go here for more information.Walt Disney’s first theme park opens called Disneyland.

Elvis Presley begins his pop career.

Nov 21, 1955

Go here for more information.Elvis Presley signs with RCA Records on November 21, beginning his pop career.

Hula hoops

Jul 1, 1959

Go here for more information.The hula hoop reaches 100 million in sales.

Bay of Pigs Invasion

Apr 1, 1961

Go here for more information.The Bay of Pigs Invasion fails, an attempt by United States-trained Cuban exiles to invade Cuba and overthrow Fidel Castro.

JFK blown away

Nov 22, 1963

Go here for more informationJohn F. Kennedy was killed while riding in an open convertible through Dallas.

Apollo 11

Jul 20, 1969

Go here for more information.The first manned lunar landing, successfully lands on the moon.

Wheel of Fortune

Jan 1, 1983

Go here for more information.Wheel of Fortune: A hit television game show which has been TV's highest-rated syndicated program since 1983.