1950-1959
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The 50's
Silly putty and the hula hoop were made in the 50's. Alfred Hitchcock directed several scary movies like Rear Window. The first Peanuts clip came out with Snoopy, Charlie Brown, and the gang.
top toys
Water Balloons
Invented in 1950 by Edger Ellington in England.
Gumby and Pokey
These claymation critters were invented in 1955 by Art Clokey.
Frisbee
The frisbee was made in 1955 by Warren Franscioni and Walter Morrison.
best movies
Sleeping Beauty
This animation film was made in 1959 and directed by Clyde Geromimi.
Peter PAn
This animation film was made in 1953 and directed by Clyde Geromimi.
Cinderella
This animation film was made in 1956 and directed by Clyde Geromimi.
sports
Don Larson
He pitched a perfect game in the World Series on October 8, 1956.
Roger Bannister
He broke the 4 minute mile record in track in 1954.
Rocky Marciano
The only heavyweight champion in boxing in 1952.
historical headlines
Queen Elizabeth
After her father the king died, she became queen of Great Britain at age 25 in 1952.
Disneyland
July 17, 1955 Disneyland in Anaheim, California first opened for a few thousand people and then for the general public.
McDonald's Restaurant
The first one opened in 1955 in Illinois. It was a yellow, red, and white building. Hamburgers were 15 cents. It soon became famous.