1956
January 22 - 30 Die in a Train Crash in Los Angeles
On January 22, 1956, a passenger train lurched off a curve and killed 30 people. The “Los Angeles Times” say it was the deadliest rail disaster. The Santa Fe Railway train traveled too fast. The engineer admitted this. Rescue workers tried to pry victims out while journalists tried to cover the story. The scene was chaotic. It was located southeast of downtown at the Redondo junction near
Washington Boulevard and Soto Street. The victims and relatives of those killed sued the railroad, which would be 168 cases for about $30 million.
On January 22, 1956, a passenger train lurched off a curve and killed 30 people. The “Los Angeles Times” say it was the deadliest rail disaster. The Santa Fe Railway train traveled too fast. The engineer admitted this. Rescue workers tried to pry victims out while journalists tried to cover the story. The scene was chaotic. It was located southeast of downtown at the Redondo junction near
Washington Boulevard and Soto Street. The victims and relatives of those killed sued the railroad, which would be 168 cases for about $30 million.
Train crashes in Los Angeles
October 23 - Hungarian Revolution
The Hungarian Revolution was a revolt against the People’s Republic of Hungary and its Soviet-imposed politics. It was started by a student demonstration. Many people watched the students march through the streets. They marched out and stood against the government. Many were shot down which angered the people. This was the beginning of the Hungarian Revolution, which lasted from October 23 to November 10, 1956. After the government was forced to make some changes, the people of Hungary began to calm down. But Soviet troops came and attacked until November 10, 1956.
The Hungarian Revolution was a revolt against the People’s Republic of Hungary and its Soviet-imposed politics. It was started by a student demonstration. Many people watched the students march through the streets. They marched out and stood against the government. Many were shot down which angered the people. This was the beginning of the Hungarian Revolution, which lasted from October 23 to November 10, 1956. After the government was forced to make some changes, the people of Hungary began to calm down. But Soviet troops came and attacked until November 10, 1956.
The people of Hungary revolted in the Hungarian War
1957
March 12 - The Cat in the Hat Published
Theodor Geisel published “The Cat in the Hat” on March 12, 1957. He wrote as Dr. Seuss and wrote it to help kids learn to read. His friend William Ellsworth Spaulding had told him to write a book that little kids love. He gave him a list of words that they should know. Dr. Seuss used 223 of these words and 13 that weren’t. The story in words is 1,629 with 236 distinct words, which 54 occur once and 33 twice. 221 words have one syllable, 14 have two syllables, and 1 has three syllables. The next book, “The Cat in the Hat Comes Back”, is published in 1958.
Theodor Geisel published “The Cat in the Hat” on March 12, 1957. He wrote as Dr. Seuss and wrote it to help kids learn to read. His friend William Ellsworth Spaulding had told him to write a book that little kids love. He gave him a list of words that they should know. Dr. Seuss used 223 of these words and 13 that weren’t. The story in words is 1,629 with 236 distinct words, which 54 occur once and 33 twice. 221 words have one syllable, 14 have two syllables, and 1 has three syllables. The next book, “The Cat in the Hat Comes Back”, is published in 1958.
The Cat in the Hat written by Theodor Geisel
1958
July 29 - NASA Founded
President Eisenhower established NASA. NASA stands for National Aeronautics and Space Administration. It was established to replace NACA (National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics). NASA was established on July 29, 1958. When NASA was established, it was responsible for aeronautics and astronautics. They went on many missions to discover more about space. But now NASA is part of the government. As well as the Air Force, Army, and the Navy.
President Eisenhower established NASA. NASA stands for National Aeronautics and Space Administration. It was established to replace NACA (National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics). NASA was established on July 29, 1958. When NASA was established, it was responsible for aeronautics and astronautics. They went on many missions to discover more about space. But now NASA is part of the government. As well as the Air Force, Army, and the Navy.
Above is the NASA logo
1959
January 3 - Alaska Admitted as the 49th U.S. State
At first, Alaska was bought by Russia for $7.2 million. Then, it became a U.S. territory. But on January 3, 1959, Alaska became the 49th state of the U.S. This was an important cause of James Wickersham. Even before Alaska became a state, Russia had heard about it. But only when people used it for the peninsula. It is derived from the Aleut meaning “the mainland.” It is also known as Alyeska, the
“great land.”
At first, Alaska was bought by Russia for $7.2 million. Then, it became a U.S. territory. But on January 3, 1959, Alaska became the 49th state of the U.S. This was an important cause of James Wickersham. Even before Alaska became a state, Russia had heard about it. But only when people used it for the peninsula. It is derived from the Aleut meaning “the mainland.” It is also known as Alyeska, the
“great land.”
Alaska was admitted as the 49th state in 1959
November 16 - “Sound of Music” Premieres on Broadway
“Sound of Music” was written by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse. The music was by Richard Rodgers. Lyrics were by Oscar Hammerstein II. Its first appearance on Broadway was November 16, 1959. It was based off of “The Story of the Trapp Family Singers.” After this aired on TV, it gave the writers ideas to make “Sound of Music.” “Sound of Music” attracted many people even after they read bad reviews on the show. What attracted them was the songs.
“Sound of Music” was written by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse. The music was by Richard Rodgers. Lyrics were by Oscar Hammerstein II. Its first appearance on Broadway was November 16, 1959. It was based off of “The Story of the Trapp Family Singers.” After this aired on TV, it gave the writers ideas to make “Sound of Music.” “Sound of Music” attracted many people even after they read bad reviews on the show. What attracted them was the songs.
"Sound of Music" became a very popular show in 1959
1960
September 26 - 1st Televised Presidential Debate
The first televised presidential debate was on September 26, 1960. It was between Richard M. Nixon and John F. Kennedy. This was also the first debate that had candidates from different parties. Both the appearance and the preparation were what counted in the debate. Kennedy looked confident while Nixon looked sick. Some people thought Kennedy won. Others thought Nixon won. In the end, it was announced that Kennedy won the debate.
The first televised presidential debate was on September 26, 1960. It was between Richard M. Nixon and John F. Kennedy. This was also the first debate that had candidates from different parties. Both the appearance and the preparation were what counted in the debate. Kennedy looked confident while Nixon looked sick. Some people thought Kennedy won. Others thought Nixon won. In the end, it was announced that Kennedy won the debate.
Shown above is the first televised presidential debate
Dr. Seuss The Cat in the Hat
This video shows an episode of "The Cat in the Hat." This episode is based off the book "The Cat in the Hat" by Dr. Seuss (Theodor Geisel). It starts with two kids not having anything to do. Then, the cat in the hat comes and shows them tricks. He shows them Thing 1 and Thing 2 as they are trying to find something he lost. This episode has many songs to go along with the scene. After all that, the cat in the hat leaves.
This video shows an episode of "The Cat in the Hat." This episode is based off the book "The Cat in the Hat" by Dr. Seuss (Theodor Geisel). It starts with two kids not having anything to do. Then, the cat in the hat comes and shows them tricks. He shows them Thing 1 and Thing 2 as they are trying to find something he lost. This episode has many songs to go along with the scene. After all that, the cat in the hat leaves.
Kennedy vs. Nixon - 1st 1960 Debate
This video is the presidential debate between John F. Kennedy and Richard M. Nixon. This was the first presidential debate to be on television. Kennedy was senator from Massachusetts. Nixon was the Vice President for President Eisenhower. This presidential debate was in Chicago at studio CBS'WBBM-TV. During the debate, the moderator or audience members will ask the candidates questions. Then, the candidate has 2 minutes to answer the question. The end result for the 1960 debate was John F. Kennedy as the new president.
This video is the presidential debate between John F. Kennedy and Richard M. Nixon. This was the first presidential debate to be on television. Kennedy was senator from Massachusetts. Nixon was the Vice President for President Eisenhower. This presidential debate was in Chicago at studio CBS'WBBM-TV. During the debate, the moderator or audience members will ask the candidates questions. Then, the candidate has 2 minutes to answer the question. The end result for the 1960 debate was John F. Kennedy as the new president.