German-born scientist Regarded as the father of modern physics Born 1879, died 1955 Received noble prize in physics Most known for his mass-energy equivalence (E=mc2)
“The Rebel Without a Cause” Lived Cultural icon of the 50’s. Movie star.
Brooklyn Dodgers vs. New York Yankees Dodgers won. 1955 World Series. Brooklyn, New York and Bronx, New York.
Celebrated 19 th –century American fold hero His legend was reborn in a 1950s TV show by Walt Disney o Developed three shows on Crockett: § Davy Crockett, Indian Fighter § Davy Crockett Goes to Congress § Davy Crockett at the Alamo
American animated film. Released on February 5, Entered into 1953 Cannes Film Festival.
King of Rock and Roll Born in Mississippi and moved to Tennessee when he was 13 Began career in 1954 in Tennessee
Opened July 18, Theme park owned by The Walt Disney Company.
Born 1934 in Paris, France In her early life she was a ballet dancer Then started acting career in 1952
Capital of Hungary. The Hungarian Revolution of 1956 breaks out, ending in the invasion of a large Soviet force. 23 rd of October to 4 th of November.
Civil rights movement. Fight for equality.
(April 15, 1894 – September 11, 1971) Led the Soviet Union during part of the Cold War. Wanted to remove Stalin’s effect on the Soviet Union.
Grace Patricia Kelly (November 12, 1929 – September 14, 1982) Actress In October 1953, with the release of Mogambo, she became a movie star.
1956 novel by Grace Metalious. 1957 film. Showed the dark side of small towns.
Decision of 26, July 1956 to nationalize the Suez Canal. Tripartite Aggression. War fought by France, Britain, and Israel against Egypt beginning on October 29, 1956.