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Every year, there is at least one so massive and widespread event that you can not avoid hearing about it - even if you actually live under a rock. These are the events that dominate news titles for days and even weeks, at the same time, the kind of things that bring people to remember exactly where they were and what they were doing when they heard about them.

Even in the days preceding the distribution of the news in seconds via the Internet, the main cultural events united him from the nation and to shape the story. To help jog your brief, we returned over the years to bring together the moments defined each year since 1950. And for more nostalgia, consult the100 terms of slang of the 20th century that no one uses more.

When the presidentHarry Truman signThe organic act of Guam in law in 1950,he secured Guam Square is an unincorporated territory, putting a 50-year call from the island for a governing body.

Although the 1950 version of the law gave US citizenship to all residents of Guam and their children, he also stated that these citizens would not be able to vote in general general election in the United States. A1968 Modification of the law Authorized for the Governor of Guam to be chosen by a popular election, while the manager had already been chosen by the President. And even if they are not allowed to vote for the President, they can vote for parties' delegates in presidential primaries, such asNBC News Explain. And to find out which place in the United States is not exciting,It is the most boring state in the United States.

When you switch through today's cable channels, you have encountered a range of bright colors. But television was not always in this way; On the contrary, the first color television emission in color did not support air on the air until 1951.
Called appropriatelyFirst, the striking show wasBroadcast by CBS In only four cities: Boston, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C. and althoughFirstFirst was an important point in history, color television did notwise Until the 60s and 70s. And if you want to learn more TV and movie, then check50 emblematic cinema roles that almost went to someone else.

Queen Elizabeth II is universally loved today. However, the queen did not really take the central scene until 1952, when shetook the throne After the death ofKing George VI. As the eldest of the king's two daughters, Elizabeth was next to the crown. She was officially coronated in June 1953.

AlthoughDNA was discovered In 1869, its meaning with respect to our genetic makers was discovered only in 1943. Then it was 10 years before the two scientists from the University of Cambridge,James D. Watson andFrancis H.C. CRAMPE, determined the double-propeller structure of the molecule, a discovery that earned them the Nobel Prize in 1962. Their revelation has not only improved our understanding of the DNA itself, but finally alsoopen lane For medical and scientific research that has saved millions of lives since.

The case of the historic Supreme Court which isBrown c. Topeka Education Council took place in 1954, when the Supreme Court judgesgoverned unanimously This racial segregation in public schools was unconstitutional. It was a blow to the previous decision of 1896 inPlessy c. Ferguson Who defines the previous "separate," ". More than 60 years later, this case is considered one of the most instrumental in the struggle of civil rights.

The inducing paralysispolio Persons freed throughout the 19th and early twentieth century. Then, in 1953,Dr. Jonas Skalk announced that he has successfully developed a vaccine that can eliminate the threat almost entirely. In April 1955, it was announced that the vaccine was effective and safe, and an oral version was developed byAlbert SabinIn 1961. And for more interesting information delivered directly into your inbox,Sign up for our daily newsletter.

In 1956,Elvis PresleyExit of his first album titled, featuring melodies now as "blue suede shoes" and "tutti frutti". AlbumOvercoming display panel graphics for 20 weeks after his release.

Although America has made a lot of progress inspace travel Over the years, thefirst artificial satellite Launched in the space called Sputnik I-was sent there by the Soviet Union. Although this satellite was only the size of a beach bullet, its meaning was massive; He provided valuable information on the terrestrial atmosphere to scientists and paved the way at the beginning of the spatial race.

In response to the advances of incredible space of the Soviet Union, the Congress adopted legislation establishing the national aeronautics and space - better known as NASA-in July 1958. The Agencyhave been established Following the launch of the first successful satellite, Explorer I, just months before January.

Alaska and Hawaii were admitted to the United States in 1959. However, these territories belonged to America well before becoming an official part of the country: Alaskawas bought As the territory of the United States of Russia in 1867, while Hawaii wasAnnex EN 1898.

In 1960, theFirst televised presidential debate at the national level took place in a chicago studio. The debate, which focused on national policies, presented democratic hopesJohn F. Kennedy Republican vice-presidentRichard Nixon. Many people attribute the possible victory of Kennedy about this and other televised debates because the Americans were charmed by his charism.

The US spatial breed was still at a height of all time in 1961. And the Soviet Union retired again during this period when they successfully sent thefirst man in space Just a month before the launch of America was planned. The man the Soviets sent wasYuri Gaggarine, a 27-year-old test driver, and his time in space lasted about 108 minutes.

Sean Connery first brought the agent 007 on the big screen in 1962, back when the first film of theJames Bond saga-Dr. NO-has been freed. First created by the novelistIan Fleming In the 1950s, James Bond saw some time on the screen since then; To date, there were 26James Bond movies, featuring everyone fromDaniel Craig ToPierce Brosnanin the holding role.

In a moment that will never be forgotten, the story has been modified forever in 1963 when President John F. Kennedywas murdered in Dallas for a campaign event. While the crowd was bordering the streets to get an overview of the president on horseback, a shot at the Limousine of Kennedy, killing him in cold blood at only 46 years old. And this image of his son,John F. Kennedy, Jr., at his funeral on November 25, 1963, is always engraved in our brain.

Possibly no case over the last 50 years has been also immaculate on the American company as the 1964 Civil Rights Act.President Lyndon B. JohnsonThe law ended the public segregation and discrimination based on employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or national origin.

During his mission on Gemini 4 in June 1965,White éd became the first American to take a Spacewalk space - a 23-minute feature that was historic for America. He was not the firstHuman walk in space, however, like months before the Soviet astronautAlexei Leonov took successfullyThe first sacewalk For nearly 10 minutes.

During theMiranda v. Arizona 1966 case, theSupreme Court established The principle of Miranda's rights, indicating that all criminal suspects must be informed of their rights before interrogation. The case has followed an absorbent rape confessionErnesto Miranda, who told his confession after learning that he was not required to speak in his interrogation, something he was not informed by the application of the law.

The "The summer of love"Refers to the psychedelic and central hippie summer of 1967. The epicenter of the movement was in San Francisco, where thousands of young people gathered in the district of Haight-Ashbury, taking advantage of peace, love and the pursuit of happiness.

Only five years after JFK's assassination, another significant figure was killed: Civilian rights activistMartin Luther King Jr. While in Memphis, Tennessee, supporting the strike of a sanitation worker, 39 years oldwas shot And killed while he was standing on the balcony of the motel of Lorraine. The news of his assassination has sent shock waves throughout America, aroused demonstrations and riots throughout the nation.

After years of arrival in second place, the United States finally beaten the Soviets in 1969 when theysent Apollo 11 to the moon And has become the first country to properly land humans.Neil Armstrong, the first astronaut to really come out on the moon, said the feat was "a small step for a man, a giant jump for humanity".

The world has been upset when legendsJimi Hendrix andJanis Joplin Both deceased in 1970 at only 27 years old. Their deaths were the starting point of what eventually became known as "27 club, "A group of notable and talented musicians who are all dead at the age of 27, includingKurt COBAIN,Jim Morrison, andAmy Winehouse.

Following Disneyland's success in California,Walt Disney Considered an even greater thematic park - and his dreams became a reality in 1971 when theWalt Disney World Resort Open to the public in Orlando, Florida. Unfortunately, the Disney himself has never seen his dreams become a reality, knowing that he died in 1966.

Perhaps one of the biggest controversies of American history was theWatergate scandal 1972. Persons related to the Nixon re-election campaign were constructed at the headquarters of the National Democratic Committee in Washington, D.C. Investigations and subsequent articles by theWashington Post Revealed a list of abuse of abuse by the Nixon administration, forcing the President to resign in 1974, when he was facing almost respect for the permanence.

The 1973 case ofRoe v. Wade established a legal womanright to abortion. In a vote of 7-2, the Supreme Court ruled that the right of abortion of a woman was guaranteed by the fourteenth amendment of the United States Constitution, setting the precedent for the right of women to choose.

When people think of horror fiction, there is a name that comes to mind more than any other:Stephen King. However, it was not until 1974 that the "King of Horror" published his new novel early,Carrie. The book not only launched the King's explosive career, but she also generated several movie adaptations and even a Broadway musical comedy.

TheVietnam War Was a controversial conflict between North Vietnam Communist and South Vietnam, who found an ally in the United States. Two years after the United States began to withdraw from Vietnam, the long and expensive war finally ended when the communist forces seized South Vietnam's control in 1975, uniting the country as the only socialist republic of Vietnam.

In 1974,Patty Hearst19 year old newspaper publisher girlRandolph Hearst, waskidnappedHis apartment so-called by the Symbérian Liberation Army (SLA). However, after his release and claimed that she joined the ALS of his own free will, Hearst was named suspect in several armed flights. In spite of her later, SLA had suffered a brain washing at the brain when she was captured and arrested, she was sentenced and sentenced to seven years in prison in 1976.

Stars wars is probably the most emblematic - not to mention one of the longestphenomenal in the world. However, back in 1977, the first franchise film simply struck the big screen, possibly developing the massif that follows today.

In 1978, more than 900 members of an American worship called the "Temple of Peoples" died during a screaming mass suicide in South America under the direction of their head of worship,Jim Jones. TheMassacre in JonestownAs it became known, it is one of the most horrible (and mysterious tragedies of American history, and even today the people who question why so many individuals were gladly following such a cruel leader during years.

AfterMichael JacksonFound his fame with the rest of his brothers and sisters in the Jackson 5, in 1979, he started his solo career with the release of his revolutionary album,On the wall. Benefiting from a major turning point in the career of the king of Pop, the album included emblematic blows like "does not stop" until you get enough "and" rock with you ".

In 1980, the 24-hour press cycle was born with theCNC creation. The first program of this type, CNN has offered news all day, every day, while other programs were only available at fixed moments. From his headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, the network made its debut with the history of the assassination attempt at the Leader of Civil RightsVernon Jordan.

One of the most critical and influential moments in the history of women wasSandra Day O'Connor's Appointment to the Supreme Court In 1981. When the presidentRonald Reagan Named O'Connor, she became the first justice of the Supreme Court of History, following traces of more than 100 previous men.

Although its success today is massive, the history of AT & T is a tumultuous. When the government thought that society was to be too great for its own good, it ordered AT & T ofBreaking in 1982 in eight separate companies. Although AT & T is now returning to being a single entity, this government regulated decision was a huge turning point for the dissolution of monopolies.

The Moonwalk is one ofThe best-known dance movements In the story, created by the king of pop. Jackson introduced the Moonwalk in 1983 when performing "Billie Jean" at theMotown 25: Yesterday, today, forever concert. An adaptation of the old back dance, the Moonwalk of Jackson's Moonwalk has immediately been fans and solidified the artist's place like one of the most incredible dancers of all time.

In 1984, Apple Macintosh published one of the most emblematic and influentialadvertising all time.The dystopic ad, which was broadcast during the Super Bowl, was inspired appropriately byGeorge Orwell.1984 Roman and introduces the world to Macintosh computers and the phenomenon that are Super Bowl ads.

It is a euphemism to say that when Coca-Cola has unveiled their "New coke, "People were upset. The soda launched in 1985 as a reformulation of Coca-Cola - the first change of99 ! - And this caused public maturation, obliging the company to return to the original formula, just months later. However, the new coke returned in 2019 as part of apromotional campaign For the science fiction show of 280s beloved,Strange things.

KEN KRAGEN, President of American Charity for Africa, campaigned to collect funds for Africa struck by famine. But in 1986, he turned home with the idea of ​​this emblematic event to help raise funds for hungry and homeless Americans.

With nearly six million people involved, theCoastal human chain on the coast Was an event so huge that it took near nine months to plan. The day of "hands across America", on May 25, 1986, people have kept hands for 15 minutes because they sang emblematic pieces like "we are the world" and "America the beautiful" - At the moment of remembering those who participated and those who participated looked at.

Jessica McClure became a figure well known to only 18 months when she fell into the yard of her aunt in Texas. Over 58 hours of 58 hours, the viewers of the whole nation looked like crews fought to save "Jessica"," possibly succeed. The moment of the Americans united in their concern for the safety of Jessica; At one point, even President Reagan joined and observed efforts.

Andrew Lloyd Webber The Phantom of the Opera is easily one of Broadway's most emblematic musicals of all time. It is alsothe longest on Broadway, see because he has not stopped running since his opening in 1988. The show was such a success when he opened the first time he dropped$ 26 million in its first year alone.

The Berlin Wall was built in 1961 by East Germany in order to separate it from "fascists" in West Germany - and he was standing there until 1989 when East Germanyannounced plans to tear the wallso every German citizen, or west, could go to the border freely. The news was so revolutionary that the crowds invaded the wall at night, it was announced, which carries hammers and picks with them to gruger out of concrete.

Nelson MandelaThe head of the South African apartheid and a member of the African National Congress (ANC), was arrested for treason in 1961, but he quickly acquitted. However, the following year, he was arrested for trying to leave the country illegally and sentenced to five years in prison.

During this sentence, Mandela was delivered a new blow when he was tried for labotage charges in '64 and sentenced to life prison alongside other members of the ANC. However, in 1990, the new South African PresidentF.W. de Klerk ordered theThe Liberation of MandelaAnd he let out prison on 11 February 1990, after 27 years behind the bars.

Theworld Wide Web was created in 1989 by the British computer scientistTim Berners-Lee, That we also have to thank for things like HTML, URI and HTTP.

Simply because Berners-Lee created the World Wide Web in the late 1980s, however, does not mean that the rest of the world has a taste of this one. On the contrary, the first web page has not been made available to the public until 1991, a moment that shaped almost allmodern technology.

When visiting Minnesota, most people go to theMall of America-The largest mall of the nation. In fact, it is such an American obsession that some people are heading in the stateonly going to the shopping mall.

Thistourist attractionHowever, was not built until 1992. Once the former stadium space for Minnesota Twins and the Vikings, thelandmark Open shopping center with nearly 300 stores at the time. Today, there are more than 500!

Steven Spielberg first installment of theJurassic Park The franchise was released in 1993. The blockbuster became classic for a moment thanks to its use ofcomputer generated imaging mixed with live action a movement that the two future films helped shape big names and cementJurassic Park ofin the history of cinema. The film was so emblematic that it was even added to the Congress LibraryNational Film Registry In 2018.

The infamousHarding Tonya-Nancy Kerrigan Artistic skating scandal is the one that will enter the story. In 1994, the Olympic hope Kerrigan was attacked and wounded by a mysterious suspect. Six months after the attack, his rival, Harding,has been stripped From his 1994 national championship by the American Association of Artistic Skating and forbidden for the Organization, they said that Harding had a prior knowledge and might have even helped launch the attack. The decision was one that shocked both the skating community and the Americans in general, who watched the scandal carefully.

Following the media storm along the year around theO.J. Simpson trial, the jury finally didher decision With regard to the former charges of murder of the football star on October 3, 1995not guilty. Despite the evidence that Simpson had murdered his former joint,Nicole Brown SimpsonAnd serverRonald Goldman, The courts found that the Innocent Superstar athlete. It was a verdict that shocked people all over the world and inspired Simpson's book named controversial about events,If I did it.

Scientific progress has been at a record level in 1996 with the birth ofThe dolly sheep, The first mammal to be cloned successfully from an adult cell. While many have seen this as a huge step in medicine, others feared that this could lead to the future: human cloning.

The world has lost an icon with thethe death ofprincess diana In 1997. Princess of the people was killed at only 36 years old when she was involved in a car accident in Paris. The news was welcomed with a sorrow's effusion, and not just British citizens, but people all over the world.

While the accident has been attributed to the speed of the driver and the alcohol level, many plot theories have arisen around his premature death.

The sadly famous affair betweenPresident Bill Clinton and his traineeMonica Lewinskyfirstcome to light In 1998. Their relationship began in 1995, and when news erupted three years later, Clinton first denied with the infamous line, "I did not have sex with this woman. »

Clinton ended up admitting to the case, and after the presidentwas asked by the House of Representatives for false testimony and obstructs justice. However, following a five-week trial, Clinton was paid by the Senate and finished its second term.

A dieWorst shootings in schools In American history took place on April 20, 1999, at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado. It was that day that two mortal teens ended up killing 12 students and a teacher before finishing their lives in the school library, which in fact, at the time, the most murderer shot in an American school . Columbine was not exceeded in 2012 by the Sandy Hook Tir Primary School, where 28 people were killed.

The 2000 election which opposed the Republican candidateGeorge W. Bush against the Democratic candidateAl Gore In 2000 was one of the closest presidential elections in the history of the United States, so close, in fact, that some do not believe the results were accurate.

In the state of oscillation of Florida at the turn of the century, there was a difference of less than 0.5 percent, which gave rise to an automatic recount. After weeks of combat hearings and the court, Bush was declared the winner of the popular vote by the Supreme Court in a decision many people still find in controversy. And to learn more about the history of America, do not miss these25 basic questions American story Most Americans do not get me wrong.