We Didn't Start the Fire

We Did'nt Start the Fire

Period: Dec 4, 1949 to Dec 4, 1989

Richard Nixon

Dec 4, 1950

Click here for more infoRichard Nixon was first elected to the United States senate.

Albert Einstein

Apr 18, 1955

Albert Einstien dies at age 76.

Disney Land

Jul 17, 1955

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

Elvis Presley

Nov 21, 1955

Elvis Sings with RCA records on Novemeber 21, begining his pop career.

Chubby Checker

Apr 12, 1960

Chubby Checker popularizes the dance "The Twist" with his song of the same name.

Bay of Pigs Invasion

Apr 12, 1961

The failed attempt by United States- trained Cuban exiles to invade Cuba and overthrow Fidel Castro

J.F.K Blown Away

Nov 22, 1963

John F. Kennedy, president is assassinated on November 22 while riding in an open convertible through Dallas.

Birth Control

Apr 12, 1965

In the early 1960's oral contraceptives, popularly known as "the pill," first go on the market and are extremely popular.

Punk Rock

Apr 12, 1974

The Ramones form, with the Sex Pistols following in 1975, bringing the Punk Era.

Wheel of Fortune

Apr 12, 1983

A hit televison game show which has been TV's highest rated syndicated program since 1983

Crack Cocaine

Apr 12, 1983

Crack Cocaine was used in the mid- to- late 1980's