THE

1950S
By jovan stefanovski
 MUSIC IN THE 1950S
• The 1950s was a vibrant decade for music, with various genres and
artists making their mark. Here are some popular songs and artists
from the 1950s:
• "Rock Around the Clock" by Bill Haley & His Comets
• "Johnny B. Goode" by Chuck Berry
• "Hound Dog" by Elvis Presley
• "What'd I Say" by Ray Charles
• "Blueberry Hill" by Fats Domino
 FASHION IN THE 1950S
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1950s Fashion Highlights:
• Women wore full skirts, nipped-in waists, and bouffant hairstyles.
• Men favored well-tailored suits and thin ties.
• Teen fashion included leather jackets and poodle skirts.
• Pastel colors, gingham, and polka dots were popular.
• Icons like Marilyn Monroe and James Dean influenced fashion.
• The 1950s were defined by elegant and iconic styles, reflecting the era's
cultural values.
 CRAZES IN THE 1950S
• Notable 1950s Crazes:
• Hula Hoops
• Rock 'n' Roll
• Drive-In Theaters
• Dance Crazes (e.g., the Twist)
• Davy Crockett (Coonskin Caps)
• TV Dinners
• The Beat Generation
• Tupperware Parties
• These were some of the cultural trends and crazes that defined the 1950s.
 Technological in the 1950s
• 1950s Technological Advances:
• First credit cards introduced
• First mass-produced color TV sets
• Invention of the barcode
• The birth of the modern computer with the UNIVAC I
• The development of the first successful photocopier (Xerox)
• The introduction of the first commercial nuclear power plant
• The creation of the first credit card (Diners Club)
• The launch of the first artificial satellite, Sputnik, by the Soviet Union
• These technological advancements in the 1950s played a significant role in shaping
the modern world.
• Thank you for your time