We Didn't Start The Fire

The First Television

Nov 2, 1950

TVHistory
becoming widespread in black and white format and becomes the most popular means of advertising

Rock Around The Clock

Apr 12, 1954

Bill Haley and the Comets record "Rock Around The Clock"
a hit single released by Bill Haley & His Comets spurring worldwide interest in rock and roll music.

Einstein

Apr 18, 1955

Albert Einstein
Albert Einstein dies on April 18 at the age of 76.

Disneyland

Jul 17, 1955

Disneyland History
Disneyland opens on July 17 as Walt Disney's first theme park

Elvis Presley

Nov 21, 1955

Elvis Presley Official Website
Elvis Presley signs with RCA Records on November 21, beginning his pop career

Sputnik

Oct 4, 1957

Sputnik
Sputnik becomes the first artificial satellite, launched by the Soviet Union on October 4, marking the start of the space race.

Hula Hoop

Aug 19, 1959

Hula Hoop History
Hula hoops reach 100 million in sales as the latest toy fad.

Aids

Jun 20, 1980

aidsA collection of symptoms and infections in humans resulting from the specific damage to the immune system caused by infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). It is first detected and recognized in the 1980s, and was on its way to becoming a pandemic.

Wheel Of Fortune

Apr 26, 1983

Wheel os fortune history
A hit television game show which has been TV's highest-rated syndicated program since 1983.

Heavy Metal Suiside

Apr 28, 1983

Heavy Metal Suicide
In the 1980s Ozzy Osbourne and the bands Judas Priest and Metallica were brought to court by parents who accused the musicians of hiding subliminal pro-suicide messages in their music.