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Dwight Eisenhower was president of the United States for the majority of the 1950s.
Dwight Eisenhower was president of the United States for the majority of the 1950s.
True (A)
The heart was the first human organ to be transplanted in 1954.
The heart was the first human organ to be transplanted in 1954.
False (B)
The 1951 TV show starring Lucille Ball as the lead character was called "It's All About Lucy".
The 1951 TV show starring Lucille Ball as the lead character was called "It's All About Lucy".
False (B)
Roy Rogers, the 1950s TV cowboy had a horse named Trigger.
Roy Rogers, the 1950s TV cowboy had a horse named Trigger.
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The Righteous Brothers released "All I Have To Do Is Dream" in 1958.
The Righteous Brothers released "All I Have To Do Is Dream" in 1958.
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"Lipstick On Your Collar" was a 1959 hit by Connie Francis.
"Lipstick On Your Collar" was a 1959 hit by Connie Francis.
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Anthony Eden was the UK prime minister who succeeded Winston Churchill in 1955.
Anthony Eden was the UK prime minister who succeeded Winston Churchill in 1955.
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The 1953 coronation of Elizabeth II took place in Westminster Abbey.
The 1953 coronation of Elizabeth II took place in Westminster Abbey.
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Lava lamps were invented in 1951.
Lava lamps were invented in 1951.
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Color TV broadcasting began in 1945.
Color TV broadcasting began in 1945.
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Study Notes
Dwight Eisenhower
- Served as president of the United States during the majority of the 1950s.
- This is true.
Organ Transplantation
- The heart was not the first human organ transplanted in 1954.
- This is false. (The first organ transplant was of a kidney)
TV Shows
- Lucille Ball starred in a show titled "I Love Lucy," not "It's All About Lucy".
- This is False.
- Roy Rogers's horse's name was not Trigger.
- The Everly Brothers, not the Righteous Brothers released "All I Have To Do Is Dream" in 1958.
- This is False.
Music and Entertainment
- Connie Francis had a hit song in 1959 called "Lipstick on Your Collar."
- This is true.
- Winston Churchill was succeeded by Anthony Eden as UK Prime Minister in 1955.
- True.
- The coronation of Elizabeth II took place in Westminster Abbey in 1953.
- This is true.
Inventions and Technology
- Lava lamps were invented in 1963, not 1951.
- This is false.
- Colour television broadcasting started in 1953, not 1945.
- This is false.
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Test your knowledge about the significant events, music, and television shows of the 1950s. This quiz covers everything from Eisenhower's presidency to the launch of iconic TV shows and hit songs from the era. See how well you remember this vibrant decade!
