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Effects of the Stock Market Crash
Many millions of people worldwide begin to deeply experience the effects of the 1929 stock market crash. While the origination comes from America, nations across the globe feel the effects, as whole currencies are made worthless, and people struggle to put food on the table. -
Census' Interest in Radios
In 1930, the U.S. Census asked the respondents about their communication technology ownership, and consumer goods, by asking about whether or not they owned a radio. -
Election of a Monster
On this day, the onstarter of the deadliest conflict in history was put in the highest chair of power in Germany. Adolf Hitler, and his Nazi party, instigated the second world war, as well as the ethnic cleansing of millions of the Jewish people. -
Nature's Gloom
Agriculture was not an advanced science during this time. So when dust storms decimate the midwest, people's houses are destroyed and American agriculture is almost wiped out. -
A New Means of Communication
The airing of Flash Gordon on live radio brought about the beginning of the era of radio entertainment and illustrated the widespread use of the devices by people all over the world. -
Freedom's Death in Germany
As the Nazi party gained more and more support around Germany, and the ideals of fascism spread around the world, Hitler tightened his grip on his citizens by restricting the rights and perceived humanity of the Jewish people in and around Germany. -
Infatuation with A Mystery
When Amelia Earhart's plane crashes in the Pacific, the public grows incredibly interested in the mysterious nature of her disappearance. People begin to wonder more and more about the possibility of being cast away and lost at sea. -
Growing Interest in Boxing
As the world used radios more and more, listening to sports broadcasts became commonplace. Boxing stood out among most sports, as fights like the famous Joe Louis Vs. Max Schmeling fight captured the eyes of both the spectators in Yankee Stadium, and the listeners at home. -
Inspiration of Fear Over the Radio!
With his broadcast, over live radio, Orson Welles created terror among those who heard his broadcast of a fantasy about an Alien invasion of a small town in New Jersey. -
The Revolution of Travel
In this year, travel was completely and utterly revolutionized as the very first commercial air-flight crossed the Atlantic Ocean. -
War in the Skies over Britain
As the Germans had quickly defeated almost all of their opponents, the only thing that stopped them from almost total control of Europe was the British. In order to defeat this last warrior, the Nazis decided that they would use aerial bombardment to force a surrender. It did not come. -
A Day Which Will Live In Infamy
On the day of December 7th, the Japanese executed a surprise attack on the American Naval base at Pearl Harbor. This marked the official American entrance into the war, and the turning of the tide n favor of the allies. -
The Beginning of the Atomic Age
During 1942, the American government took steps to achieve the development of explosive whose power was at that time hitherto undreamt of. This, "Manhattan Project," became the birthing grounds of the Atomic Age, as splitting the atom was its primary purpose. "Didn't you hear what the pilot said? About the atom bomb? They're all dead" (Golding 9). -
The Surrender of the European Menace
On this day, the government of Nazi Germany formally surrendered to the Allied powers of America and the Soviet Union. This marked the end of fighting in Europe, and allowed the allies to focus their willpower to the defeat of Japan in the Pacific. -
Little Boy
Upon the Japanese's renewed resolution to continue fighting the Allied powers, President Truman ordered that the Atomic bomb to be used to end the war. The first, codenamed "Little Boy," was dropped on Hiroshima, and which killed thousands in the blink of an eye. "Didn't you hear what the pilot said? About the atom bomb? They're all dead" (Golding 9). -
Fat Man
Following Japan's continued resolve to fight, even after the first bomb was dropped, America once again used the Atom bomb. On the day of August 9, 1945, "Fat Man," was dropped on Nagasaki, vapourizing 70,000 people in an instant. "Didn't you hear what the pilot said? About the atom bomb? They're all dead" (Golding 9). -
Testing The Extent of The Atom
This day marks the beginning of testing in the pacific islands of Bikini Atoll. The destructive power of the Atom bomb was put on full display during these tests, and showed how truly devastating they can be. -
The Rebuilding of Europe
The Marshall plan was an American lead initiative to help the powers in Europe, especially Germany, to recover from the devastating effects of war. -
The First Non-Stop Flight
On this day, the crew of a United States Air Force B-50A Superfortress landed at Fort Worth, from which they had departed less than 4 days prior. The team had flown clear across the world, marking the first time such a thing had been done ever. -
The Atomic Iron Curtain
On this day, the Soviets conducted their first atomic weapons test. This explosion, while not damaging to the U.S. in any way, spurred the start of an arms race between the two nations. -
The H-Bomb
On this day, President Harry Truman gave the go-ahead to start the process of constructing a hydrogen bomb, far more powerful than any atomic bomb could ever be. "Didn't you hear what the pilot said? About the atom bomb? They're all dead" (Golding 9). -
Victory For the Labor Party
In the 1950 general election, the Labour Party in England won, marking the beginning of popularity of democratic socialism in Britain. -
The British in Nam'
The British, being longtime allies with the U.S. formally entered into the conflict with Vietnam. -
Festival of Britain
The summer of 1951 hosted an array of exhibits that celebrated the accomplishments of Britain and the promotion of a feeling of rebuilding. -
Conservatism Regains Control
Although the people of Britain voted heavily as a populace, the vote swayed in favor of Churchill's conservatives in 1951. -
Treaty with Japan
The Treaty of San Francisco goes into full affect, establishing long lasting peace between Japan and the Allied powers. -
Commercial Jets in The U.K.
The first passenger jet, called The Comet, flies its maiden voyage.
"When we was coming down I looked through one of them windows. i saw the other part of the plane. There were flames coming out of it" (Golding 3). -
A Nuclear Britain
The British become the third nation on the planet to successfully test and wield the power of the atom, which raises concerns among members of the international community. -
Crowning of A Queen
After her father's death, Queen Elizabeth II was crowned Queen of England and began a long successful career as a monarch."Seems to me we ought to have a chief to decide things" (Golding 19). -
Segregated No More
During the year of 1954, segregation was ruled unconstitutional, and inequality began its slow leave from mainstream eyes.
