We Didn't Start The Fire

Harry Truman

Jun 1, 1948

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-Elected in 1948, 33rd President Harry Truman authorized the use of the Atomic Bomb on Nagasaki and Hiroshima during World War II.

We Didn't Start The Fire

Period: Jan 1, 1949 to Dec 31, 1989

Marilyn Monroe

Oct 1, 1950

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-Becoming popular in the early 1950’s, with 5 new movies being released, blonde star Marilyn Monroe has a had a troubled past, including attempted suicide twice, and uses of drugs and alcohol.

Hydrogen Bomb

Oct 1, 1951

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-Hydrogen Bombs have been in development during this time, and finally tested in late 1952.

Albert Einstein

Apr 18, 1955

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-After being overseen due to the production of the hydrogen bomb, Albert Einstein passed away on April 18th, of 1955, at the age of 76.

Disneyland (CA)

Jul 17, 1955

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-Walt Disney’s first theme park, located in California, opens for business.

Elvis Presley

Oct 1, 1955

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-Elvis signs a record deal with RCA Records, and begins his career encouraging the rock & roll era.

Buddy Holly

Feb 3, 1959

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John F. Kennedy

Nov 22, 1963

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-John F. Kennedy is assassinated on November 22nd, while riding in an open convertible driving through Dallas, Texas.

Woodstock

Aug 15, 1969

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-A three day long music and art festival that inspires rock and roll that went on from August 15- 18 of 1969.

Heavy Metal Suicide

Oct 1, 1983

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-Parents take heavy metal bands such as Judas Priest and Ozzy Osbourne to court, because they believe their childrens’ suicide were inspired by the “pro-suicide” lyrics in their songs.