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Einstein. 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). James Dean. “The Rebel Without a Cause” Lived 1931-1955 Cultural icon of the 50’s. Movie star.
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Einstein • 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)
James Dean • “The Rebel Without a Cause” • Lived 1931-1955 • Cultural icon of the 50’s. • Movie star.
Brooklyn’s winning team • Brooklyn Dodgers vs. New York Yankees • Dodgers won. • 1955 World Series. • Brooklyn, New York and Bronx, New York.
Davy Crockett • 1786-1836 • Celebrated 19th –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
Peter Pan • American animated film. • Released on February 5, 1953. • Entered into 1953 Cannes Film Festival.
Elvis Presley • 1935-1977 • King of Rock and Roll • Born in Mississippi and moved to Tennessee when he was 13 • Began career in 1954 in Tennessee
Disneyland • Opened July 18, 1955. • Theme park owned by The Walt Disney Company.
Bardot • Born 1934 in Paris, France • In her early life she was a ballet dancer • Then started acting career in 1952
Budapest • Capital of Hungary. • The Hungarian Revolution of 1956 breaks out, ending in the invasion of a large Soviet force. • 23rd of October to 4th of November.
Alabama • 1956-1965 • Civil rights movement. • Fight for equality.
Khrushchev • (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.
Princess Grace • Grace Patricia Kelly (November 12, 1929 – September 14, 1982) • Actress • In October 1953, with the release of Mogambo, she became a movie star.
Peyton Place • 1956 novel by Grace Metalious. • 1957 film. • Showed the dark side of small towns.
Suez • Decision of 26, July 1956 to nationalize the Suez Canal. • TripartiteAggression. • War fought by France, Britain, and Israel against Egypt beginning on October 29, 1956.