1950
In 1950, Harry S. Truman was the president of the united states. The Korean War starts
when North Korea attacked South Korea in June of 1950. In July of 1950, American troops and
North Korean powers battled against one another without precedent for the Battle of
Osan. The principal autonomous MasterCard organization is made by Frank McNamara in
February of 1950. In 1950, the Cost of a gallon of Gas is 18 cents and the Average Cost
of a new car $1,510.00. These are some of the important events in the year 1950.
1951
Princess Elizabeth of York, 25, gets to be Elizabeth II, Queen of the United
Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Pakistan and Ceylon. The
classic television show “I Love Lucy” debuted on the CBS network on October 15th of
1951. In 1951, A Loaf of Bread is 16 cents, a pound of Hamburger Meat is 50
cents, Bacon per LB is 52 cents, and Eggs per dozen is 24 cents. First Color Television
Pictures broadcast from Empire State Building in 1952. in 1951, the First nuclear
bomb tests at Nevada test site.
1952
The Mau Mau Rebellion starts in Kenya. The Average Cost of Rent is $80.00 per
month in 1952. The worlds first passenger jet is produced in UK ( The Comet ) and
flies for the first time in 1952. In 1952, The Diary of Anne Frank published.
The Atom Bomb was Developed by Britain. The prime minister was Sir
Winston Churchill. In 1952, The first “Don’t Walk” sign is installed in New York City.
1953
In 1953, New York Yankees win fifth world series in a row. Albert Schweitzer was
given the 1953 Nobel Peace Prize. Also, The first color television sets go on sale for
about $1,175 in the US. New York adopts three color traffic lights in 1953. In 1953, it
has been found out that cigarette smoking causes lung cancer. Ian Fleming publishes
his first James Bond novel, Casino Royale in the United Kingdom.
1954
In 1954, the Average Cost of a new car is $1,700.00. The NBC’s “The Tonight Show”
was first aired with Steve Allen as the host in 1954. In 1954, Marilyn Monroe marries
Joe DeMaggio. Also, in 1954, Elvis Presley begins his music career. The First Nuclear
Powered Submarine was commissioned by US Navy Nautilus. Lastly, Senator Joseph
McCarthy is censured, bringing an end to his witch hunt of Communists in 1954.
1955
In 1955, a Black and White TV was $99.95. Also, Ray Kroc starts the McDonald's fast
food restaurant chain in 1955. In 1955, James Dean killed in car accident near
Cholame, California. During this year Hurricane Diane hits the northeast United
States, killing 200 and causing over $1 billion in damage. In 1955, a
bouncy trampoline was only $34.95! Lastly, The first Commercial TV Station with
advertisements starts in London, England in 1955.