We didnt start the fire

South Pacific

Apr 7, 1949

for more info on south pacific click herethe prize-winning musical, opens on Broadway.

Joe Dimmagio

Sep 6, 1949

click here for more infothe New York Yankees go to the World Series five times

Television

Apr 9, 1950

[click here for more info]( www.tvguide.com)Television is becoming widespread (in black and white format) and becomes the most popular means of advertising

Rock Around the Clock

Sep 20, 1954

[click here for more info](eavens-gates.com/50s/rockaroundtheclockh)hit single released by Bill Haley & His Comets in May, spurring worldwide interest in rock and roll music

Peter Pan

Mar 7, 1955

click here for more infoPeter Pan is broadcast on TV live and in color from the 1954 version of the stage musical starring Mary Martin on March 7. Disney released an animated version the previous year

Albert Einstein

Apr 18, 1955

click here for more infoalbert dies at 76

Disneyland

Jul 17, 1955

click here for more infoDisneyland opens on July 17, 1955 as Walt Disney's first theme park

Elvis Presley

Nov 21, 1955

click here for more infoElvis Presley signs with RCA Records on November 21, beginning his pop career

John F. Kennedy beats Richard Nixon

Nov 8, 1960

click here for more infoJohn F. Kennedy beats Richard Nixon in general election

JFK blown away

Nov 22, 1963

click here for more infoPresident John F. Kennedy is assassinated on November 22 while riding in an open convertible through Dallas