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Decade - 1950s
The 1950s was the decade that started on January 1, 1950, and ended on December 31, 1959. The most notable events in the 1950s include the Korean War (1950-1953) and the launch of the satellite, "Sputnik 1" (1957).
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What was taught in high school math classes in the 1950s?
I believe the question was not what is taught now, but rather what type of math classes were required in the 1950's .
Did children have school uniforms in the 1950?
Of course people had uniforms in the 1950s actually they wore really wierd things like.
The little boys wore grey shorts and long socks- also grey all year round. The little girls wore dresses or a pinafore dresses which are-DUH- still worn today and blouses. The school cap and beret were de riguer- whatever that means-
Some people would wear a vest, liberty bodice, blouse, pinafore dress, jumper and a rain coat.
Sorry its not much though hope it helps.
Why was the slowness of interpretation of programs acceptable in the early 1950s?
The computers that became available in the 1940s to early 1950s were far less reliable than those today. In addition to being slow, unreliable, expensive, and have very small memories, machines of that time were difficult to program due to lack of supporting software.
What countries were communist in the 1950's?
China, the Soviet Union, North Vietnam, North Korea, and a few other countries were communist during the 1950s. The USA was a democracy and had a capitalistic government.
No country in the world has ever been communist, in the sense that Marx and Engles would have understood it.
No country in the world has ever been a democracy since the days of the original Athenian democracy (which had slaves that of course had no vote, and women had no vote either). The closest they can come is a democratic republic, which is indirect (democracy is direct rule by the people, every decision must be brought to a full vote of all the people).
Capitalism is not a form of government, it is an economic system.
What did blacks wear in the 50's?
Leather jackets jean jackets bomber jackets tee shirts blue jeans plaid shirts suits dress pants dress shoes convere all stars pf flyers Afros with parts or shaped like pompadors fedoras motorcycle jackets, what ever was in style they were mostly greasers as teens
What were the names of popular disc jockeys in the fifties?
Jocko, who claimed to have been an engineer and something of a rocket fan, Murray the K of (Submarine watching) fame, Hal Jackson, who coined the phrase ( Pack the Shellac- still not understood- an exhortation like Go Man Go> maybe) they all had catch phrases as part of their act which is understandable. Dick Clark was briefly a Disc Jockey before ( graduating) to Bandstand and Shindig, etc. Hal Jackson was the first prominent Black Disc Jockey, by the way. another one who somewhat camouflaged the race angle was Chuck Leonard of WABC Music-Radio 77, sometimes abbreviated as ( Chuck-Len). he used to do the Sneak Previews- with Chuck Leonard. I did not know he was a Black man until years later.
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A woman flying historian, so to speak, did a magnificent one-volume ( Harriet Quimby scrapbook) a few years ago which is the definitive and balanced view of this historical Lady and her many roles- she had other activities- was a journalist for a prominent magazine at the time of her death! as well as an exhibition airwoman. There is no mention in the entire book- liberally photo- and sketch illustrated of her ever having been married. Quimby is a popular ( Boston name) but she did not come from Boston, though she died there in her fatal crash landing. I have visited her grave site in Kensico Cemetery and there is no hint of her ever having been married it is just Miss Harriet Quimby, summary of her flying career and also that she was dramatic editor of Leslie"s weekly but no hint of her being married.
In the 1950's why did teenagers get so excited of rock'n'roll music?
Rock & Roll or Rockabilly was new in the 50's people had never heard anything like it... adults feared it, Teenagers loved it...
Who were the comedians of 1950?
Lucille ball, Desi Arnaz, Vivian Vance, and William Frawley from the i love Lucy show. its hilarious!
How have transport changed since 1950?
It has chnaged alot because now we have trains, cars, busses, bikes for transport but from the 1950's they had trains but they weren't as good transport as we have now for people to go work and school so it has changed from years back.
What did women wear in the 50s?
In the 1950's a women would wear a dress, or a poodle skirt with a button-down cardigan and saddle shoes. A tween would wear the same or usually a preppy plaid skirt with (sometimes) crinilin under it to make it flare or "poof"
What are 1950's slang words for jerk?
Jerk IS a slang term. It means a person who doesn't care about anyone and is rude or mean to everyone. I can't find any specific slang from 1950 that means the same thing.
How much is a us dollar 1950 worth?
The U.S. did not print any $1 bills or mint any $1 coins with that date.
Where is Harold carter-1950s boxer?
Theres a Harold Carter in 1979 that was killed (murdered) March, 16-17, 1979 in Cleveland, Ohio a Cleveland born, former Golden Gloves champion named 49th best light heavy weight in the world in 1971 by a boxing magazine. Survived by a wife Renee. Lived at 3550 E.112th st Cleveland. deletefull@aol.com
What were cars like in the 1950s?
The body style in the 1950s started to take shape of rockets because the space race between Russia and the USA. The engines in the cars were big but they did not have much horse power.
What kind of sweets did they have in the 1950s?
Three Musketers, Polar Bar, cotton candy, tootsie roll, sinkers, hershey's, zero, mounds, M&M. Hostes cupcakes. Lance cookies, ice cream.
