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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 foods were popular in the 1950s?
Egg creams, Malts and shakes, burgers, fries, and the T.V. dinner became
popular when it arrived in the 50's.
How segregated was New York city in 1957?
While theoretically New York did not have any segregation (at least not the kind that you saw in the deep south), New York in the mid 1950s was like many other northern cities-- it had de facto segregation, which meant there were certain places where black people were not welcome to buy a home, certain companies that did not want to hire them, and certain neighborhoods where blacks were expected to live. Harlem remained the best-known majority-black neighborhood in New York City (some might say it was a ghetto); East Harlem in particular had inferior schools, and the most low-income housing: some of the apartments were reported to have rats, roaches, lack of heat, etc., but little was done about this.
What is the name of the Chinese restaurant nightclub that was on Wabash in Chicago in the 1950's?
Jimmy Wong's. A Cantonese establishment which served as a restaurant specializing in Cantonese cuisine and doubled as a nightclub.
Which scientist lead the sexual revolution in the 1940-1950s?
Alfred Charles Kinsey, look for more on wikipedia ;)
Who was the 1950s comedian with hat and arrow?
I think s/he is referring to Red Skelton who had a character who appeared with an arrow through his hat from time to time.
I think s/he is referring to Red Skelton who had a character who appeared with an arrow through his hat from time to time.
Are there pictures of rosalind Morganfield?
I search through AP news coverage and the other news places and on the web. I could not find one picture of her. She must have banned all photos of her.
How was the song taps given its name?
Taps is a bugle called played at dusk, during flag ceremonies and at military funerals. Lt. William Wade paid saloon keepers to shut of the 'taps' to the kegs when the song was played in a neighbouring army camp
Has the black ghetto changed since 1950?
it has gotten computers and can there fore creep on facebook, one of the peace corps company sent a worker out to show them how to use facebook, this person was Ryan mc
Who was on the throne 1950s onward?
Elizabeth became Queen at the age of 25 in 1952 after her father, George VI died in his sleep on February 6th 1952 at the age of 56. Princess Elizabeth was his oldest daughter, and so became Queen.
What was gang warfare like in the 1950s in New York?
20-50 gang members on each side would meet at a prescribed battleground.
The fight wouldn't last for very long, a few minutes at the most, and the result would be broken bones, unconscious victims and even dead bodys. they could not afford hand guns.
What was happening in the UK in 1950s?
We were recovering from the effects of World War II. it was a time of austerity, and re-building.
What became the fastest growing industry in the US during the 1950s?
Construction became the fastest growing industry in the United States during the 1950's. The construction industry brings in about $850 million annually in revenue.
Who was the president of the UK 1950s?
the UK does not have a president. it has a queen and a prime minister and a parliament.
What are the Lyrics of the Texaco Commercial produced in the 1950s?
I think it starts out with . . . Oh, We're the men of Texaco,
We work from Maine to Mexico
There's nothing like the Texaco of Ours
I'm not really sure
Which of these was not a primary characteristic of mainframe computer use in the 1950s and 1960s?
Served as an Internet host computer.
Well the fact is that none of Australia pop culture is its own, it has been influenced by America and Great Britain. Australia's identity has been involved, from what the culture, traditions and morals were left behind by the first settlers.
Before WW2, Australia was closely linked by the mother country- England, but due to the ANZUS (1951) treaty and American troops being stationed in the war with their dynamic ideas and attitudes; later influenced Australia greatly.
When in the 1950s rock 'n' roll started by the great icon Elvis Presley; teenagers adored him, his hairstyle, fashion and his moves. Whilst the parents thought of it as scandalous behavior. Other famous icons such as Marilyn Monroe who was adored by the females and her fashion seriously influencing young women.
Even though most entertainment was influenced by America, but Australia's taste of sport reflected our British heritage.
Was Cobb and Co used in the Australian gold rush?
Yes - the goldrush saw the establishment of the company. The discovery of gold in Australia in the 1850s brought with it an immediate need for faster and better forms of transport. Four enterprising Americans saw a way to fill this need. Freeman Cobb, John Murray Peck, James Swanton and John Lamber started a network of horse and coach runs in a manner similar to what operated in the United States. Originally called the American Telegraph Line of Coaches, the name was later changed to Cobb & Co. Specially sprung coaches that could handle Australia's rough roads and rocky tracks were imported from America for the enterprise. Horses were replaced at changing stations 25 to 40 kilometres apart, meaning that fresher horses improved travelling time.
Cobb & Co's first run was on 30 September 1854, departing Melbourne for the Forest Creek diggings (now Castlemaine) and Bendigo.
