The+50s

The 50s

The Korean War
The Korean War - from June 25, 1950 to cease-fire on July 27, 1953, was a conflict between North Korea and South Korea. Some consider this Cold War-era conflict to have been a proxy war between the United States and its allies, and the Communist powers of the People's Republic of China and the Soviet Union. The war ended, as the Americans deflected the Soviet army and everything was as it used to be between the two countries. Compiler: Nadav T Lanesman

Rocky Marciano
Rocky Marciano was born in Brockton, MA, to an Italian family of shoe manufacturers. After failing in the shoe business, he surprisingly became the heavyweight champion of the world, on September 23, 1952, when he defeated Jersey Joe Walcott, after an amazing record of 49 consecutive professional wins, which will probably never be exceeded. Killed in a tragic small plane crash on August 31, 1969. Written by: Guy (NO MIDDLE NAME) Bardan

Peter Pan
Disney's motion picture to the classic story was released in **1953**. It's about Peter Pan, the boy who wanted to stay young forever, and invited three siblings to his home in Neverland. The movie is considered one of Walt Disney's greatest movies of all times, and for good reason. //Eyal Goldman//

Playboy
Playboy is an adult entertainment magazine, founded in **1953** by Hugh Hefner and his associates, which has grown into Playboy Enterprises, Inc., reaching into every form of media. The first issue, published in **December 1953**, did not carry a date, as Hefner was unsure whether there would be a second issue. Playboy is one of the world's best known brands. In addition to the flagship magazine in the United States, special nation-specific versions of Playboy are published worldwide. The magazine is published monthly and features photographs of nude women, along with various articles on fashion, sports, consumer goods, and public figures. It also has short fiction by top literary writers, such as Arthur C. Clarke. The magazine has been known to express liberal opinions on most major political issues. Playboy's use of "tasteful" nude photos is often classified as "softcore" in contrast to the more "hardcore" pornographic magazines that started to appear in the 1970s in response to the success of Playboy's more explicit rival, Penthouse. Contributed by: **Idan** Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Playboy



Nikita Khrushchev
Nikita Khrushchev became leader of the Soviet Union after the death of the infamous dictator Josef Stalin. In 1956, he started indirectly criticising Stalin and his methods. He became the Premier of the Soviet Union from 1958 to 1974. In relations with the West, Khrushchev's tenure was marked by a series of high-stakes crises: the U-2 affair, the building of the Berlin Wall, and the Cuban Missile crisis. At the same time, he was the first Soviet leader to advocate "peaceful coexistence" with the West, and to negotiate with the United States on reducing Cold War tensions. Written by: Guy Bardan Revised by: **Idan** (relations with the West Added)

The Brooklyn Dodgers and the New York giants move to Los Angeles for the 1958 season, and San Francisco suitability to be the first major league teams west of Kansas City. On **April 18, 1958**, the Dodgers played their first game in Los Angeles, defeating the San Francisco Giants, 6-5, before 78,672 fans at the Coliseum. Written by: Dan Bareket Revised by: **Idan** (date added)
 * California Baseball**

The electronic device becomes the most popular means of advertising in USA. Written by: Dan Bareket
 * Television (aka TV, Telly, Idiot Box)**