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Johnnie Ray sings his first record with Okeh Records.
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Television becomes widespread.
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The Catcher in the Rye was published.
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Rocky Marciano becomes a heavyweight champion.
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Rock Around the Clock became the new hit single released by Bill Haley and His Comets.
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Albert Einstein Died on April 18 at the age of 76.
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Lebanon is engulfed politicaly and religiously.
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The Mafia is targeted by the public and the FBI.
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Payola is illegal payments to play a song on the radio.
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Berlin is split by a wall in two peices; East and Weast Berlin.
