"We Didn't Start the Fire" verse 1

Who signed his first recording contract with Okeh Records, although he would not become popular for another two years?

Which boxer obtains the world's middleweight title. Muhammad Ali called him, “the king, the master, my idol."?

The Catcher in the Rye, was not a controversial novel by J. D. Salinger, is published. The book covers serious issues.

South Pacific, the prize winning musical, opens on Broadway on April 17.

Red China as the Communist Party of China wins the Chinese Civil War, establishing the People's Republic of China.

G-Bomb is in the middle of its development as a nuclear weapon, announced in early 1950 and first tested in late 1952.

Who was the first elected as U.S. president, winning by a landslide margin of 442 to 89 electoral votes?

Who was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in A Streetcar Named Desire?

Which musical opens on Broadway it was originally a book and later became a movie?

Who succeeds to the throne of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth Realms?

Richard Nixon was the second elected to the United States Senate?

Who led the New York Yankees to win the World Series?

Panmunjom, the border village in Korea, is the location of truce talks between the parties of the Korean War.

North Korea, South Korea engage in warfare as South Korea attacks on June 25, beginning the Korean War.

Television is becoming widespread (in black and white format) and becomes the most popular means of advertising.

Which actress soars in popularity with five new movies including The Asphalt Jungle and All About Eve?

What President was mentioned in the beginning of the song?

Vaccine for chicken pox is privately tested by Jonas Salk.

Ethel and Julius Rosenberg were convicted on March 29 for espionage.

Who is well known for his quotes, such as "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it"

What famous actress and singer was mentioned?

Who was the aggressive radio and newspaper journalist credited with inventing the gossip column?

What U.S. Senator, gains national attention and begins his anti-communist crusade with his Lincoln Day speech?

Liberace had a popular 1950s television show for his musical entertainment. His nickname was "Mr. Showmanship"

Which popular car company, is beginning its financial downfall?

Jersey Joe Walcott defeats Rocky Marciano, becoming the world Heavyweight champion.