Category Archives: 1950s

Eisenhower: U. S. policy in Vietnam still in balance 70 years ago this hour (Apr 27 1955)

1950s, Cold War, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Vietnam: A Television History (Ep-3) America's Mandarin (1954-1963)' (Apr. 27, 1955, at 13:37)

(Wednesday, April 27, 1955, 10:31-11:06 a.m. EDT; during the Cold War) — United States policy in South Vietnam’s political crisis is still in the balance, U.S. President Dwight Eisenhower indicated today.

He said he could not give “any final answer” to questions about South Vietnam, saying the subject was “still under discussion” with Gen. J. Lawton Collins, U.S. special representative to Saigon.

‘Inherit the Wind’ debuts on Broadway 70 years ago this hour (Apr 21 1955)

1950s, Broadway


Plot summary, “Inherit the Wind” by Jerome Lawrence, Robert E. Lee in 5 Minutes - Book Review

(Thursday, April 21, 1955, 8:00 p.m. EST) — The Jerome Lawrence-Robert Lee play Inherit the Wind, a story that fictionalizes the 1925 Scopes “Monkey” Trial as a means to discuss the then-contemporary McCarthy trials, opened tonight on Broadway at the National Theatre at 208 West 41st Street in the Theater District of Midtown Manhattan in New York City, New York.

Physicist Albert Einstein, 76, dies in Princeton, New Jersey 70 years ago this hour (Apr 18 1955)

1950s


Video: 'Albert Einstein: News Report of His Death - April 18, 1955'

(Monday, April 18, 1955, 1:15 a.m. EST) — Dr. Albert Einstein, one of the great thinkers of the ages and Time Person of the Century, died in his sleep early today in Princeton, New Jersey, at age 76. Continue reading Physicist Albert Einstein, 76, dies in Princeton, New Jersey 70 years ago this hour (Apr 18 1955) →

First franchised McDonald’s restaurant opens in Des Plaines, Illinois 70 years ago today (Apr 15 1955)

1950s


Video: 'Ray Kroc's First McDonald's Franchise Opens in Des Plaines, Illinois'

(Friday, April 15, 1955) — Ray Kroc opened the first franchised McDonald’s restaurant today at 400 North Lee Avenue in Des Plaines, Illinois, near Chicago. Continue reading First franchised McDonald’s restaurant opens in Des Plaines, Illinois 70 years ago today (Apr 15 1955) →

‘Marty’ romantic drama film premieres in New York City 70 years ago this hour (Apr 11 1955)

1950s, Movies 1950s


Video: 'Marty' trailer

(Monday, April 11, 1955, 11:00 a.m. EST) — Marty, a romantic drama film about a lonely butcher who finds love despite the opposition of his friends and family, premiered today at the Sutton theater in New York City. Continue reading ‘Marty’ romantic drama film premieres in New York City 70 years ago this hour (Apr 11 1955) →

Rosemary Clooney performs on ‘Toast of the Town’ 70 years ago this hour (Apr 10 1955)

1950s, Popular Music 1950s, Television 1950s


Video: 'Rosemary Clooney "Mambo Italiano" on The Ed Sullivan Show'

(Sunday, April 10, 1955, 8:00 p.m. EST) — Rosemary Clooney performed “Mambo Italiano” and “This Ole House” on tonight’s live edition of the CBS-TV variety show Toast of the Town, hosted by Ed Sullivan. Continue reading Rosemary Clooney performs on ‘Toast of the Town’ 70 years ago this hour (Apr 10 1955) →

Winston Churchill, 80, resigns as UK Prime Minister after health issues 70 years ago this hour (Apr 5 1955)

1950s


Video: 'Sir Winston Churchill Resigns (1955) | British Pathé'

(Tuesday, April 5, 1955, Churchill left the for Buckingham Palace at 4:22 p.m. and returned at 5:15 p.m. GMT, having spent 41 minutes with Queen Elizabeth II) — Sir Winston Churchill, 80, resigned today as British prime minister, aware that he was slowing down both physically and mentally. Continue reading Winston Churchill, 80, resigns as UK Prime Minister after health issues 70 years ago this hour (Apr 5 1955) →

‘Cat on a Hot Tin Roof’ opens on Broadway 70 years ago this hour (Mar 24 1955)

1950s, Broadway


Video: 'Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Original Cast Clip.avi'

(Thursday, March 24, 1955, 8:00 p.m. EST) — Tennessee Williams’ play Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, the story of a Southern family in crisis starring Barbara Bel Geddes and Ben Gazzara, opened tonight on Broadway at the Morosco Theater, located at 217 West 45th St. in Times Square in New York City. Continue reading ‘Cat on a Hot Tin Roof’ opens on Broadway 70 years ago this hour (Mar 24 1955) →