1950s: Decade of Change

0:00On this March 19th, here's what's making entertainment headlines. The 1950s brought massive changes to everyday life, from rock and roll shaking of music, to Hollywood churning out unforgettable movies. Icons like Elvis Presley burst onto the scene with his debut single, that's alright in 1954, earning him the title, King of Rock, and... Roll. Sciencely 4-2, as Watson and Crick unlocked the double helix structure of DNA in 1953. Movies captured the rebellious spirit of youth, with James Dean becoming a legend and rebel without a cause from 1955. Audrey Hepburn dazzled in Roman holiday, that same year, setting new fashion trends that defined the era. On TV, Lucille Ball's I Love Lucy drew millions, becoming the top show of the decade. People flocked to new pastimes, like Monopoly, the property trading board game that exploded in popularity. Royal events gripped the world too, with Queen Elizabeth II's coronation in 1953, becoming the first major one broadcast live.

1:03On television to huge audiences, tensions ramped up in the Cold War, when the Soviet Union launched Sputnik I, the first artificial satellite in 1957. This sparked a space race that changed global politics, and inspired a generation to dream bigger. These moments from the 50s still echo today, reminding us how fast the world transformed back then. Quick thanks to today's sponsor, see the description for more. It looks like a pillow, it sounds like headphones, built for comfort and sound, us-o-l-i-soli-pilo.com.